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ASSESSMENT Based on two criteria: Knowledge and Conceptual Understanding Scientific Investigation

Information regarding these two criteria is gathered through written examinations, extended response tasks, and extended experimental investigations. A significant component of the course is spent developing practical skills through laboratory work and the writing of scientific reports.

HISTORY CORE SUBJECT

COURSE DESCRIPTION Year 9 History focuses on “The Making of the Modern World” The Year 9 curriculum provides a study of the history of the making of the modern world from 1750 to 1918. It explores the period of industrialisation and the rapid change in the ways people lived, worked and thought. Students develop an understanding and awareness of this era of nationalism and imperialism, and how the colonisation of Australia was part of the expansion of European power.

Year 10 History, students investigate wartime experiences through a study of World War II in depth. This includes a study of the causes, events, outcome and broader impact of the conflict as an episode in world history, and the nature of Australia’s involvement. Students investigate struggles for human rights in depth. This will include how rights and freedoms have been ignored, demanded or achieved in Australia and in the broader world context. Students also investigate one major global influence that has shaped Australian society in depth, including the development of the global influence during the twentieth century.

AIMS The curriculum generally takes a world history approach within which the history of Australia is taught. It does this in order to equip students for the world (local, regional and global) in which they live by aiming to ensure that students: Generate an interest in, and enjoyment of, historical study for lifelong learning and work, including their capacity and willingness to be informed and active citizens;

Enhance their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the past and the forces that shape societies, including Australian society; Increase their understanding and use of historical concepts, such as evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy, significance and contestability; and Develop a capacity to undertake historical inquiry, including skills in the analysis and use of sources, and in explanation and communication.

Students will study the following key topics: Industrial Revolution Causes of World War One Rise and fall of Nazi Germany Australia and World War Two Freedom Movement in Australia and USA Popular Culture

ASSESSMENT Students will complete a variety of assessment pieces per semester and over the course of the year assessment items may include: Multimodal Research Assignment Extended Written Response Examination

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