Humanities

Duration Full Year 

Year 9 Humanities provides a framework for developing student knowledge of societies, past and present through insightful studies of the Industrial Revolution, movement of people between 17-19th centuries, and the lasting impacts of World War I. Through primary source investigation and research tasks, students explore the inner workings of Australian democracy, investigate global food security, and examine how globalisation affects health and sustainability. The knowledge and skills students acquire in this study enable them to participate as confident, responsible and active citizens in a democratic society which functions in a global context.

Subject Content

• Industrial Revolution - Students will investigate the causes, key developments, and lasting impacts of the Industrial Revolution, exploring how it transformed societies, economies, and the lives of people around the world.

• Movement of people – students will examine the causes and impacts of colonisation, and the transatlantic slave trade on societies and individuals.

• World War One - Students analyse the causes and effects of World War I, the significance of trench warfare, and the implications of war in Australia. 

• Government and Democracy - students study how Australian democracy is structured and functions, gaining an understanding of key institutions, democratic values, and the role of citizens in the political process.

• Geography - Students participate in a geography study focused on global food security and investigate the impact of globalisation on health and sustainability. 

Assessment

Visual and written source analysis, Research tasks, Oral presentations using multimedia, Tests, Assignments, Examinations. 

Contact Teacher: Ms Katrina Antoniou