Junior Secondary Curriculum
YEAR 9 HUMANITIES
SEMESTER ONE Students refer to significant historical events during The Industrial Revolution and the actions of individuals and groups during this time. They examine the beliefs and values of people to identify and evaluate the patterns of change and continuity. They analyse the cause and effects of events and developments during the Industrial Revolution and explain their significance. They evaluate the different interpretations of the past and recognise the evidence used to support these interpretations. Students construct and communicate an argument about the past using a range of reliable sources of evidence. In developing these texts and organising and presenting arguments, they use historical terms and concepts, evidence identified in sources, and they use consistent referencing of these sources. Students focus on geographical and global human wellbeing. Students investigate the impact of the development of places and human wellbeing. They map and measure the topic and development on a regional scale and compare it to that of a developing country from Asia, Africa, South America or the Pacific Islands. They investigate the role of initiatives by international and national government and non - government organisations to improve human wellbeing in Australia and other countries. SEMESTER TWO When exploring Economics, students focus on Work and Work Futures. They research the way the work environment is changing in contemporary Australia and analyse the implications for current and future work. Students analyse the reasons why and how the work environment is changing and discuss the implications this has for individuals, businesses and the economy. Students discuss ways that this may be achieved and the enterprising behaviours and capabilities that could be developed by individuals to assist the work and business. Students focus on the study of Civics and Citizenship by discussing challenges to, and ways of, sustaining a resilient democracy and cohesive society. Students describe the key features of Australia ’ s court system, including jurisdictions and how courts apply and interpret the law, resolve disputes and make law through judgements. Using a variety of criminal and civil case studies they discuss the key principles of Australia ’ s justice system, including equality before the law, independent judiciary, and right of appeal.
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The Lakes South Morang College Curriculum Handbook
Secondary Campus 2025
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