Junior Secondary Curriculum
YEAR 7 HUMANITIES
SEMESTER ONE
Students explore the key question ‘ How have Ancient Civilisations Influenced Society? ’ Students examine historical evidence and determine what it tells us about Ancient Chinese and Egyptian societies. This includes the study of key features such as geography, daily life, systems of government and groups within society and the effect they had on them. They participate in a learning inquiry investigation in which they identify a particular area of interest and develop a series of research questions that will enable a deep exploration of the topic. The concept of ‘ Megacities ’ are introduced, along with the impact human movement and action have on the environment people live in. Students explore features of population distribution, economic and social change. They explore the process of urbanisation and how it impacts on features such as safety, infrastructure, economics, and environment. Focussing on Jakarta, Indonesia, they analyse the cause and effect of population growth on humans and the environment.
SEMESTER TWO
Students undertake Economics and consider the ways in which work can contribute to wellbeing and discuss the personal skills and values they can contribute to the working environment. They create a digital e - portfolio which outlines enterprising behaviours and capabilities. They discover the nature of the working environment and their influence within that environment. Students explore the key features of Australian government and democracy in Civics and Citizenship through a focus on current world events. Students examine the key features of democracy, such as: the separation of powers; levels of government; role of parliament; the constitution; and law of Australia. Understandings of these features are applied to current world events and comparisons with other democracies and governments such as the United States. Students begin utilising comparative, research and analysis of cause - and - effect skills as part of the Civics and Citizenship unit through a portfolio of tasks.
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