SUBJECT OVERVIEW
Year 7 Humanities Curriculum is based on 4 strands from the Australian Curriculum:
History
The Year 7 curriculum provides a study of history from the time of the earliest human communities to the end of the ancient period, approximately 60 000 BC (BCE) - c.650 AD (CE). The study of the ancient world includes the discoveries and the mysteries of this period of history, in a range of societies in places including Australia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India and China.
Geography
‘Water in the world,’ focuses on the interconnections between water, place and people.
'Place and liveability,' focuses on decisions people make about where to live including perceptions of liveability of places.
Civics and Citizenship
The year 7 curriculum provides a study of the responsibilities and freedoms of citizens and how Australians can actively participate in their democracy. Students consider how laws are made and the types of laws used in Australia. Students also examine the concepts of identity and diversity in Australia.
Economics and Business
The year 7 curriculum gives students the opportunity to further develop their understanding of economics and business concepts within Australia.
Students develop entrepreneurial mindsets by Finding Opportunities, Learning by Doing and Making it Happen in a range of Humanities topics. By establishing these capabilities, students cultivate their critical, creative and innovative thinking skills.
Topics may include
- World Peace Game: Development of Historical, Geographical, Civics and Citizenship and Economics and Business Skills.
- Young Change Agents: Explorer Program
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