Humanities at Warrnambool College introduces students to a deeper understanding of our historical heritage from ancient to modern times, the place of humans in the physical world and their impact on it, our civil and economic life and the working of institutions that support this. The Humanities encourage the use of research skills and inquiry processes. Students learn to plan an investigation and ask key questions to guide their learning. They question and analyse a range of data and sources including artefacts, photographs, maps, stories, special events, interviews, site visits and electronic media.

What will I learn?

Humanities incorporates the four disciplines of History, Geography, Economics and Civics and Citizenship. The disciplines are introduced and explored through various topics. Students are encouraged and guided to develop their understanding of each discipline and how they are interconnected.

What will I do?

In Year 7 students start to question different views of history before they look in-depth at the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Rome. Students investigate qualities of Australian of the Year recipients, build mapping and timeline skills, reflect on the importance of water for  the survival of humanity, and investigate why people choose to live where they do.

What will this look like?

Lessons per week:  3 periods per week for the year

Head of Languages/Humanities: Tess Lynch