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HSIE Electives
Andrew Gibson
Andrew Gibson
In Human Society and its Environment (HSIE), students study how humans interact with the world, how society operates and how it is changing. Students develop the skills to prepare them to actively and responsibly participate as an informed citizen in the contemporary world.
HSIE is mandatory year long subject. Students complete 5 x 1 periods per 10 day cycle. Semester 1 students study History, in Semester 2 they study Geography.
In addition to mandatory HSIE, students may elect to study an option below.
Take the time to view the HSIE Elective Screencast that explains the benefits of studying the electives below.
Elective History
Students will learn that the past contains many stories and that there is never only one uncontested version. Students will investigate their own chosen historical event, and aim to design a unique historical reconstruction in a medium of their own choice. Students will examine popular and controversial historical reconstructions, in written form, art, film and media. They will be introduced to historical research skills that allow them to build a sound understanding of a historical society, allowing them to place their chosen event in a rich historical context. They will complete this unit with a final product (story, short animated film, play, photography, painting, video game, etc) that demonstrates their richer understanding of their chosen event and the way historians study and reconstruct the past.
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What Students Learn:
Students explore the nature of history, heritage and archaeology and the methods that historians use to construct history through a range of thematic and historical studies. The construction of history is examined through options such as oral history, museum or archive studies, historical fiction, media, biography or film. Historical issues studied include the collection, display and reconstruction of the past, ethical issues of ownership, preservation and conservation of the past. Features of a range of ancient, medieval and modern societies are explored and students have the opportunity to study historical themes such as war and peace, crime and punishment, music through history, slavery and gender in history.
Students undertake processes of historical inquiry, including understanding and analysing sources and sequencing major historical events to show an understanding of continuity, change and causation. Students develop an understanding of historical concepts such as empathetic understanding, significance and contestability. They apply research and communication skills, including the use of ICT, and examine different perspectives and interpretations to develop an understanding of a wide variety of viewpoints. Students are provided with opportunities to construct a logical historical argument supported by relevant evidence and to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences.
Assessment:
Types of assessment that students are likely to experience include:
Topic Tests
Examinations
Research Tasks
Additional Costs:
Mandatory Excursions: $0.00
Optional Excursions: $30.00
Additional Consumables: $0.00
Elective Geography
This subject takes students around the world, exploring both Earth's oceans and landforms. The course explores the geological processes that give the continents and the oceans their unique shapes. The unit then explores the different environments created by these forces and how those environments shape the lives of animals and humans living in them. The unit allows students who have enjoyed the study of Geography in years 7 & 8 to pursue this passion and deepen their knowledge of Geography. The course also provides many opportunities for students to improve their technical Geography skills through the participation in a number of fieldwork programs.
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What Students Learn:
The following geographical concepts are taught throughout Stage 5:
Place: the significance of places and what they are like.
Space: the significance of location and spatial distribution, and ways people organise and manage the spaces that we live in.
Environment: the significance of the environment in human life, and the important interrelationships between humans and the environment.
Interconnection: no object of geographical study can be viewed in isolation.
Scale: the way that geographical phenomena and problems can be examined at different spatial levels.
Sustainability: the capacity of the environment to continue to support our lives and the lives of other living creatures into the future.
Change: explaining geographical phenomena by investigating how they have developed over time.
Assessment:
Types of assessment that students are likely to experience include:
Natural Phenomena Research Task and Presentation
Extended Written Response
Personal Interest Project
End of semester in class exam
Additional Costs:
Mandatory Excursions: $30.00
Optional Excursions: $0.00
Additional Consumables: $0.00
Aboriginal Studies
Students develop knowledge about historical and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Students will investigate Aboriginal Peoples’ roles across different scales, from the local to the international level. They will develop an understanding of the importance of self-determination and autonomy to Aboriginal People’s ongoing contribution and success. This subject will develop students' ethical research skills, requiring them to apply community consultation protocols, as well as respecting Indigenous Cultural and intellectual property. These experiences will assist students to become active and informed advocates for a just and inclusive world.
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What Students Learn:
The following core area are taught in Stage 5 Aboriginal Studies :
Core 1: Aboriginal Identities, This unit covers the following areas: individual identity, cultural expressions and interpretations, social factors and experiences, adaptations in cultural expression, cultural expression and celebrations, spiritual identity and family structures
Core 2: Aboriginal Self-Determination and Autonomy, This unit covers the following areas: denial of human rights, human rights, self-determination and autonomy and lands and waters, economic independence and self-determination
Assessment:
Types of assessment that students are likely to experience include:
Extended response (Identity and the land)
Extended response (heritage and identity)
Local community case study
End of course Exam
Additional Costs:
Mandatory Excursions: $0.00
Optional Excursions: $30.00
Additional Consumables: $0.00
Commerce
In this course, students will learn to identify and research issues that individuals face when making consumer and financial decisions. They will investigate laws and mechanisms that protect consumers, including the process of consumer redress. Students will examine a range of options related to personal financial decisions, assess strategies for responsible financial management, and study the principles of promotion and selling.
Additionally, students will explore the contribution of work to both individuals and society, and examine the changing nature of work. They will investigate how individuals can derive an income and understand the evolving rights and responsibilities of workplace participants. Students will analyse various perspectives on employment and consider future trends in the workforce. The course will also cover topics related to travel, including its economic and social impacts, and the various factors influencing travel decisions.
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What Students Learn:
The following follwing concepts and skills are taught in Markets Finance & Economics :
explore the nature, role and operation of businesses in the context of an increasingly globalised economy.
investigate cause-and-effect relationships in relation to a major economic event or development affecting Australian consumers and businesses.
investigate Australia’s place in the global economy, measurement of economic performance, trade patterns, the impact of changes in our economy and the implications of these changes for consumers, businesses and broader society.
explore the range of investment options available and analyse information and data to make informed investment decisions.
Assessment:
Types of assessment that students are likely to experience include:
Investment report
Extended Written response
Research essay
End of semester exam
Additional Costs:
Mandatory Excursions: $0.00
Optional Excursions: $60.00
Additional Consumables: $0.00
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