1 Semester Compulsory (History), 2 Semester options (JPS and EDGE)
Students will study 2 terms of History and can study 2 terms of either Justice, Power and Society or EDGE – Environmental Explorations.
History (Compulsory): The course consists of an overview and 3 in-depth studies. Students will study The Modern World and Australia, including World War 2, Rights and Freedoms and Migration.
Justice, Power and Society (Choice): The course develops student understandings of our Justice system, our Legal system and our Political system. It challenges students to explore issues of equity and social justice, and calls students to action to address current issues in Australia and beyond. This course is based on the Australian Curriculum Civics and Citizenship curriculum.
EDGE-Environmental Explorations (Choice): The course adopts an inquiry based approach to Exploring Demographics, Global Well-being and Environmental Challenges. The course takes us from all the way from our local Port (through a variety of excursions) to the world stage. Students will complete Source and Data Analyses, Investigative Reports, Imaginative and Analytical Essays, Visual and Oral Presentations. This course is based on the Australian Curriculum Geography curriculum.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed according to the distinct Achievement Standard for each of the subjects represented in the Australian HAAS Curriculum:
CARE • COMMITMENT • CO-OPERATION • RESPECT
