YEAR 8 OVERVIEW Year 8 Humanities builds on students’ historical, geographical, and economic knowledge. They continue their study of Medieval History, focusing on the Vikings and key figures like William the Conqueror. Students examine cause-and-effect relationships and evaluate how religion and societal structures influenced medieval life. Geography topics include landscapes and landforms and the investigation of place and liveability, where students analyse local and global factors that affect communities. In economics and business, students consider what it means to be a consumer, a worker and a producer in the market and the relationships between, and interdependence of, these groups. The ways markets work within Australia to set prices, the participants in the market system and the ways these participants may influence the market’s operation are explored. Civics and Citizenship studies focus on the Australian legal system, democratic rights, and the contributions of migrants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the nation’s identity.
Learn the Stories of the World. Become Part of Its Future - Where Humanities Can Take You The Humanities help you understand people, places, cultures and the forces that shape our world. It builds skills in research, critical thinking and communication – all highly valued across many professions.
You could pursue careers in: • Law and politics • History, archaeology or anthropology • Journalism and media • Education and research • International relations • Community and social services
Assessment Tasks
• Historical Inquiry • Geographical Report • Economics & Business Investigation • Civics & Citizenship Topic Test
YEAR 9 OVERVIEW Year 9 Humanities broadens students’ understanding of global history and contemporary social issues. Students study the Industrial Revolution, examining the causes and effects of significant events and how they shaped modern economies and societies. They critically analyse historical sources and evaluate different interpretations of the past. Geography studies focus on biomes and food security whereby students examine the distribution and characteristics of biomes, environmental, economic and technological factors that influence crop yields, and the interconnection between food production and land and water degradation. Economics topics cover Work and Work Futures, analysing changes in employment patterns and the implications for individuals and businesses. In Civics and Citizenship, student understanding is strengthened through an exploration of Australia’s political system and how it enables change. Students examine the ways political parties, interest groups, media and individuals influence government and decision-making processes.
Assessment Tasks
• Historical Investigation • Geographical Topic Test • Economics & Business Report • Civics & Citizenship Research Project • End of Semester Exams
2026 Curriculum Handbook The Lakes South Morang College
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