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Course Structure
Course Structure
The Humanities discipline in Year 8 is organised into four domains:
Civics and Citizenship - examining the rights and responsibilities of citizens, how these rights are protected through democratic processes and institutions, and examples of active citizenship to create meaningful societal change.
Geography - different landscapes, coastal landforms, construction of field reports, population distribution and growth, sustainability and environmental conservation, and urbanisation (human impact and migration).
History - analysis and comparison of different historical periods (social structure, similarities and differences), specifically the culture, major events, and features of Medieval Europe and Feudal Japan.
Economics - main features and key concepts of economics, market system, resource allocation, financial literacy, constructing a successful business, and the issue of 'supply and demand'.
Students participate in a range of learning activities that connect to the Victorian Curriculum and engage students in their education, including:
> maintaining a workbook - an orderly record of class work;
> set tasks - a range of individual and/or group activities performed in the classroom, and/or homework setting;
> research activities - gathering, analysing and evaluating information from a variety of resources on a topic or issue;
> report presentation - student preparation of clear reports in an oral, visual and/or written form;
> cooperative learning activities; communication and collaboration to achieve common goals;
> skills based exercises; cross-curriculum and specific Humanities related skills;
> the use of technology to research, communicate and present ideas in various formats.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
The learning activities, formal and informal assessment, developmental tasks and common assessment tasks (CATs) that assess student comprehension throughout the year have been designed to provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and understanding of Humanities.
Semester 1 - CAT 1: History Test
Semester 1 - CAT 2: Civics and Citizenship Oral Presentation
Semester 2 - CAT 1: Geography Research Task
Semester 2 - CAT 2: Economics Investigation
**Note that the assessed items for this subject can change from year to year. The items shown below are those currently being assessed in this subject, and for prospective students these should be taken as a guide only.
Humanities also connects to the multiple events and activities offered at GWSC throughout the year:
Humanities also connects to the multiple events and activities offered at GWSC throughout the year:
Harmony Day
Cultural Diversity Week
National Reconciliation Week
ANZAC Day Service
Poverty Awareness Fundraiser
These events and our studies in Humanities develop emotional intelligence, social and ethical capabilities, and intercultural understanding. The students engage in these activities to prepare them for a future as globally responsible citizens.
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