History World War II

Description

This unit provides a study of the history of the modern world and Australia from 1918 to the end of World War II, with an emphasis on Australia in its global context. The twentieth century became a critical period in Australia’s social, cultural, economic and political development. The transformation of the modern world during a time of political turmoil, global conflict and international cooperation provides a necessary context for understanding Australia’s development, its place within the Asia-Pacific region, and its changing Australian identity. Students will undertake a depth study of World War II and the Holocaust.

The content of this year level is organised into two strands: Historical Knowledge and Historical Concepts and Skills. These strands are interrelated and will be taught in an integrated manner, and in ways that are appropriate to specific local contexts.

Achievement Standards

Historical Skills and Concepts

Chronology

Students will:

• Sequence significant events in chronological order to support analysis of the causes and effects of these events and identify the changes they brought about

• Analyse and evaluate the broad patterns of change over the period 1918–1945

Historical Sources as Evidence Students will:

• Analyse and corroborate sources and evaluate their accuracy, usefulness and reliability

• Analyse the different perspectives of people in the past and evaluate how these perspectives are influenced by significant events, ideas, location, beliefs and values

• Evaluate different historical interpretations and contested debates

Continuity and Change Students will:

• Identify and evaluate patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia

Cause and Effect Students will:

• Analyse the long term causes, short term triggers and the intended and unintended effects of significant events and developments

Historical Significance Students will:

• Evaluate the historical significance of an event, idea, individual or place

Historical Knowledge Students will investigate:

• Causes of World War II and the reasons why Australians enlisted to go to war.

• Significant places where Australians fought and their perspectives and experiences in these places.

• Significant events, turning points of World War II and the nature of warfare.

• Effects of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the changes and continuities brought to the Australian home front and society.

• Significance of World War II to Australia’s international relationships in the twentieth century with particular reference to the Britain, the USA, Asia and United Nations.

• Different historical interpretations and contested debates about World War II and the significance of Australian commemoration of war.

Assessment

• Document analysis

• Essay

• Investigation of World War Two Battles

• Semester Examination

Pathways

• Unit 1 & 2 History

• Unit 1 & 2 Australian Global Politics

History

The Modern World & Australia

Description

This unit provides a study of the history of the modern world and Australia from 1945 to the present, with an emphasis on Australia in its global context. The twentieth century became a critical period in Australia’s social, cultural, economic and political development. The transformation of the modern world during a time of political turmoil, global conflict and international cooperation provides a necessary context for understanding Australia’s development, its place within the Asia-Pacific region, and its global standing. The depth studies will focus on struggles for human rights since 1945 and in particular the civil rights struggle of our Indigenous Australians, and migration to Australia 1945- 2022.

The content of this year level is organised into two strands: Historical Knowledge and Historical Concepts and Skills. These strands are interrelated and will be taught in an integrated manner, and in ways that are appropriate to specific local contexts.

Achievement Standards

Historical Skills and Concepts

Chronology

Students will:

• Sequence significant events in chronological order to support analysis of the causes and effects of these events and identify the changes they brought about.

• Analyse and evaluate the broad patterns of change over the period 1945-2016.

Historical Sources as Evidence

Students will:

• Analyse and corroborate sources and evaluate their accuracy, usefulness and reliability.

• Analyse the different perspectives of people in the past and evaluate how these perspectives are influenced by significant events, ideas, location, beliefs and values.

• Evaluate different historical interpretations and contested debates.

Continuity and Change

Students will:

• Identify and evaluate patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia

Cause and Effect

Students will:

• Analyse the long term causes, short term triggers and the intended and unintended effects of significant events and developments

Historical Significance

Students will:

• Evaluate the historical significance of an event, idea, individual or place

Historical Knowledge

Rights and Freedoms

Students will investigate:

• Significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Australia’s involvement in the development of the declaration.

• Causes of the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965.

• Effects of the US civil rights movement and its influence on Australia.

• Significance of the following events in changing society: 1962 right to vote federally, 1967 Referendum, Reconciliation, Mabo decision, Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations), Closing the Gap Report, the Apology and the negotiations for the nation’s first Treaty as well as the different perspectives of these events.

• Effects of methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the role of one individual or group in the struggle.

• Continuity and change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in securing and achieving civil rights and freedoms in Australia.

The Globalising World Students will investigate:

• Effects of significant post-World War II world events and developments on migration

• Causes and developments of migration on Australia

• The perspectives of people and different historical interpretations and debates from the period

Assessment

• Freedom Rides Media Campaign

• Land Rights Document Analysis

• Extended Response on Migration 1945 – The Present

• Semester Examination

Pathways

• Unit 1 & 2 History

• Unit 1 & 2 Australian Global Politics

Languages

French & Italian

Description

In Year 10 Languages, students continue to develop their competency in the target language by working on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. In developing their communication skills, students are able to demonstrate comprehension of spoken and written information, sustain a short conversation and present ideas in written form in a logical sequence. The study of a language in Year 10 is a full year elective; therefore, students’ language study will count as two semester activities.

The ability to use a Foreign language and move between cultures is important for full participation in the modern world, especially in the context of increasing globalisation and Australia’s cultural diversity.

The study of a language can also enhance students’ vocational prospects.

Learning Standards

Communicating

Socialising, Informing, Creating, Translating, Reflecting

Students continue to extend their knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the specific language. Their vocabulary and grammar usage is increased and they experiment with different forms of communication. They learn to construct more extended texts by using relative clauses and by relating episodes in time. Students begin to experiment with intonation and supporting gestures to convey emotions or create emphasis in texts. They continue to expand language for interaction, initiating and maintaining conversations, seeking clarification and repetition, and contributing to structured discussions in the language.

Understanding

Systems of language, Language variation and change, role of language and culture

Students demonstrate understanding of cultural influences on the ways people behave and use language, through accurate and context-sensitive language use. They explore language variation and change, noticing how intercultural experience, technology, media and globalisation, influence language use and forms of communication. Students investigate links between the language and culture. They analyse and reflect on different viewpoints and experiences including their own cultural stances, actions and responses.

Assessment

• Understanding the spoken French/Italian

• Speaking in French/Italian

• Understanding the written French/Italian

• Writing in French/Italian

• Semester Examination

Pathways

Any student aiming to study French or Italian in their VCE years must select the relevant language at Year 10.

Knowledge of one or more languages can be useful in a wide range of careers. For some occupations, such as translating, interpreting and language teaching, language skills are one of the main requirements. For other professions a combination of languages and other qualifications, knowledge or skills may be needed. For example, people with languages plus IT, law, finance or sales skills are much sought-after.

Mathematics

Core Mathematics

Description

Year 10 Core Mathematics is designed for students who wish to explore the applications of Mathematics in solving real world problems. Core Mathematics covers the Year 10 Course but not the Year 10 Advanced Course and aims to provide students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge that they will need in their personal, work and civic lives. It provides the fundamentals on which professional applications of Mathematics are built and is organised around the interaction of content and proficiency strands.

The content strands are Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. The proficiency strands Understanding, Fluency, Problem-solving, and Reasoning describe how we explore and develop the content. Digital technologies, including CAS calculators, are used to enhance student’s learning.

Learning Standards

Number and Algebra

Students will:

• Solve problems involving linear functions, simultaneous linear equations and related graphs.

• Find unknown values after substitution into a formula.

• Manipulate linear algebraic expressions.

• Apply the index laws to numerical and algebraic expressions.

• Make financial decisions based on the cost of items, profit and loss rates, and simple interest.

• Recognise the connection between simple and compound interest.

Measurement and Geometry

Students will:

• Solve and explain surface area and volume problems relating to composite solids.

• Use parallel and perpendicular lines, angle and triangle properties, similarity, trigonometry and congruence to solve practical problems.

Statistics and Probability

Students will:

• Compare univariate data sets by referring to summary statistics and the shape of their displays.

• Describe bivariate data and use scatterplots to investigate relationships between two variables.

Assessment

Students will:

• Complete assessment tasks on Algebra and Indices, Linear Graphs, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics, Simultaneous equations, Trigonometry, Money and Financial matters.

• Semester Examination.

All assessment tasks can be completed with the use of a CAS calculator.

Pathways

• Units 1 and 2 General Mathematics

Entry into Units 1 and 2 General Mathematics is dependent on successfully completing Year 10 Core Mathematics and teacher recommendation.