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Humanities (Core)
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No Fee
The Humanities includes four interdisciplinary strands: Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, Geography and History. These four strands will be covered over the two year band of Years 9 and 10. The Humanities provide a framework for students to examine the complex processes that have shaped the modern world and to investigate responses to different challenges including people’s interconnections with the environment. At a Year 9 Level, students also undertake opportunities relating to Career Development, which sets them in good stead for Year 10 Work Experience.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Economics & Business: Shark Tank – Design and market a product while considering the ethical issues
Geography: Biomes and Food Security, and Interconnections
History: Modern History – Australia (1750 – 1914) and Asia (1750 – present)
Civics & Citizenship: Actively Australian – the roles of government, NGOs, and volunteer organisations
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Product and Business Creation Activities
Analysis and Short Answer Response
Historical/geographical Inquiry & Fieldwork
Primary and Secondary Source Analysis
Documentary Development
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