Course Overview

Year 7 History provides for a study of History from the end of the ancient period to the beginning of the modern era. Students will learn about European and Asian countries and groups circa 650-1740CE. There will be times throughout the year where students will link their historical knowledge and skills with other subject areas, such as English, Science, and Technology.

Areas of skill development include: 
•    Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places
•    Use historical terms and concepts
•    Identify the origin, purpose and context of primary and secondary sources 

Year 7 Geography students explore and analyse the characteristics of the places that make up our world in which we live in, using the concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, sustainability, scale and change. 

Areas of skill development include:
•    Different types of landscapes and their distinctive landform features
•    Geomorphic processes that produce landforms, including a case study of at least one landform
•    Human causes and effects of landscape degradation

Year 7 Enterprise and Business students explain how markets operate and recognise why governments may influence the market’s operation. They explain the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in terms of financial and economic decision-making. Students will apply knowledge of consumers and businesses via the undertaking of their own small business venture.  

Areas of skill development include: 
•    Develop questions about an economic or business issue or event, and plan and conduct an investigation or project 
•    Generate a range of alternatives in response to an observed economic or business issue or event, and evaluate the potential costs and benefits of each alternative
•    Apply economics and business knowledge, skills and concepts in familiar and new situations

Year 7 Civics and Citizenship students will study the different perspectives there are about national identity. They will analyse features of Australian democracy and explain features of Australia’s democracy that enable active participation. Students will recognise different types of law in Australia and explain how laws are made.

Areas of skill development include:
•    How national identity can shape a sense of belonging in Australia’s multicultural society
•    The freedoms that enable active participation in Australia’s democracy within the bounds of law, including freedom of speech, association, assembly, religion and movement
•    How citizens can participate in Australia’s democracy, including use of the electoral system, contact with their elected representatives, use of lobby groups, and direct action
 

Assessment

Students will be assessed using the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.

Teacher Information

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