Course Outline: By the end of Year 8, students recognise and explain patterns of change and continuity over time. They explain the causes and effects of events and developments. They identify the motives and actions of people at the time. Students explain the significance of individuals and groups and how they were influenced by the beliefs and values of their society. They describe different interpretations of the past.
Students sequence events and developments within a chronological framework with reference to periods of time. When researching, students develop questions to frame an historical inquiry. They analyse, select and organise information from primary and secondary sources and use it as evidence to answer inquiry questions. Students identify and explain different points of view in sources. When interpreting sources, they identify their origin and purpose, and distinguish between fact and opinion. Students develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations, incorporating analysis. In developing these texts, and organising and presenting their findings, they use historical terms and concepts, evidence identified in sources, and acknowledge their sources of information.
Topics Included:
From the Ancient to the Modern World. This subject is a study of people and events from The Middle Ages through to Modern times in Europe and Asia and will include three Depth Studies from the following topics:
The Vikings
Renaissance Italy
Medieval Europe
Japan under the Shoguns
Polynesian Expansion
The Mongol Empire
Spanish America
Black Death
Assessment:
Research reports
Oral and Multimodal Presentations
Tests
Source analysis
Additional Costs:
Cost for excursions that include entry fees and transport
Length of course: Semester
Course Outline:
By the end of Year 8, students recognise and explain patterns of change and continuity over time. They explain the causes and effects of events and developments. They identify the motives and actions of people at the time. Students explain the significance of individuals and groups and how they were influenced by the beliefs and values of their society. They describe different interpretations of the past.
Students sequence events and developments within a chronological framework with reference to periods of time. When researching, students develop questions to frame an historical inquiry. They analyse, select and organise information from primary and secondary sources and use it as evidence to answer inquiry questions. Students identify and explain different points of view in sources. When interpreting sources, they identify their origin and purpose, and distinguish between fact and opinion. Students develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations, incorporating analysis. In developing these texts, and organising and presenting their findings, they use historical terms and concepts, evidence identified in sources, and acknowledge their sources of information.
Topics Included:
From the Ancient to the Modern World. This subject is a study of people and events from The Middle Ages through to Modern times in Europe and Asia and will include three Depth Studies from the following topics:
Assessment:
Additional Costs:
Cost for excursions that include entry fees and transport