Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 16672 Ancient History Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)

• 16672 Ancient History Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Coerequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

• 11020 Ancient History (2 units – Year 11)

• 15020 Ancient History (2 units – Year 12)

• 15280 History Extension (1 unit – Year 12)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 11) (where Ancient History is undertaken within the course)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 12) (where Ancient History is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 course aligns with the rationale, aim and objectives of the Ancient History Stage 6 course. The Life Skills content has been developed from the Ancient History syllabus to provide opportunities for integrated delivery.

The course provides opportunities for students to explore the ancient past and develop an understanding of how people, groups and events have influenced past societies and the world today. Students are also provided with opportunities to participate in historical investigations of ancient societies and/or personalities to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills of historical inquiry.

Study in the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 course contributes to students’ skills in locating, selecting, organising, planning and presenting information within an historical context.

What students learn

The structure of the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 course allows for a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

The course is organised into topics and case studies:

• Investigating Ancient History

• The Nature of Ancient History

• Case Studies

• Features of Ancient Societies

• Historical Investigation

• Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum

• Ancient Societies

• Personalities in their Times

• Historical Periods.

The topics and case studies provide possible frameworks for addressing the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes and content, and are suggestions only. The course provides flexibility to develop programs appropriate to the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of students.

Course requirements

On entering students for the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Ancient History Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)

• 16688 Business and Economics Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Coerequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

• 11040 Business Studies (2 units – Preliminary)

• 15040 Business Studies (2 units – HSC)

• 11110 Economics (2 units – Preliminary)

• 15110 Economics (2 units – HSC)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Business and Economics is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Business and Economics Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop their financial literacy through the study of economic behaviours of individuals, businesses, institutions and governments.

Study of the Business and Economics Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ understanding of the role of businesses in society in designing, producing, marketing, delivering and supporting a range of goods and services.

What students learn

The structure of the Business and Economics Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study selected outcomes and content within the course.

Study of the Business and Economics Life Skills course involves knowledge and understanding of the:

• economic behaviour of individuals

• roles of individuals, businesses, institutions and governments in the operation and management of economies

• function and operation of markets

• nature, role, functions and processes of businesses

• key issues and challenges for businesses and economies.

Course requirements

On entering students for the Business and Economics Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Business and Economics Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 16689 Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)

• 16689 Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Coerequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

• 11220 Legal Studies (2 units – Preliminary)

• 15220 Legal Studies (2 units – HSC)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Citizenship and Legal Studies is undertaken within the course)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Citizenship and Legal Studies is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the rights, responsibilities and roles of individuals and groups in society in relation to the law.

Study of the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ appreciation for informed citizenship and their participation in democratic processes.

What students learn

The structure of the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study selected outcomes and content within the course.

Study of the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills course involves:

• knowledge and understanding of

  • the rights , responsibilities and roles of individuals and groups in society

  • the relationships between laws, justice and society

  • democratic processes and governments in Australia

• skills in decision-making processes to facilitate access to and participation in society

• the scope of Australian and international laws and relationships and the implications for citizenship and justice

Course requirements

On entering students for the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 16690 Geography Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)

• 16690 Geography Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Coerequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

• 11190 Geography (2 units – Preliminary)

• 15190 Geography (2 units – HSC)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Geography is undertaken within the course)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Geography is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Geography Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and understanding about the characteristics and distribution of a range of environments. Students develop an understanding of the relationships between geographical processes, human activity and environments.

Study of the Geography Life Skills Stage 6 course should contribute to students’ skills in using geographical tools as well as investigating and communicating geographically.

What students learn

The structure of the Geography Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process. Students may study selected outcomes and content within the course.

Study of the Geography Life Skills course involves:

• knowledge and understanding of:

  • characteristics and distribution of environments

  • the processes that form and transform the features and patterns of the environment

  • global and local forces which impact on people, urban places and economic activity

  • ecosystems and the geographical challenges facing Australia and the world

• developing skills in using geographical tools, and investigating and communicating geographically

Course requirements

On entering students for the Geography Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Geography Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 16673 Modern History Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)

• 16673 Modern History Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special circumstances.

Coerequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

• 11270 Modern History (2 units – Year 11)

• 15270 Modern History (2 units – Year 12)

• 15280 History Extension (1 unit – Year 12)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 11) (where Modern History is undertaken within the course)

• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Year 12) (where Modern History is undertaken within the course)

Course description

The Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course aligns with the rationale, aim and objectives of the Modern History Stage 6 course. The Life Skills content has been developed from the Modern History syllabus to provide opportunities for integrated delivery.

The Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course provides opportunities for students to explore the forces that have shaped the modern world. Students explore key events, developments, movements, individuals and groups of the recent past to develop an understanding of how these have impacted our world. Students are also provided with opportunities to participate in historical investigations to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills of historical inquiry.

Study in the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course contributes to students’ skills in locating, selecting, organising, planning and presenting information within an historical context.

What students learn

The structure of the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course allows for a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of students within the context of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

The course is organised into topics and case studies:

• Investigating Modern History

• The Nature of Modern History

• Case Studies

• Historical Investigation

• The Shaping of the Modern World 1919–1946

• Power and Authority in the Modern World

• National Studies

• Peace and Conflict

• Change in the Modern World.

The topics and case studies provide possible frameworks for addressing the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes and content, and are suggestions only. The course provides flexibility to develop programs appropriate to the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of students.

Course requirements

On entering students for the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Modern History Life Skills Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of an outcome.