HASS

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Semester 1 Learning Concepts

• Beginning of the Modern Historical Era (1750-) 

• Causes and Consequences of the Industrial Revolution 

• Life in Australia Before Federation 

• How Australia Became a Nation 

• Causes and Consequences of World War 1 

• Commemoration

Semester 2 Learning Concepts

• Biomes of the world 

• Current environmental challenges 

• Food sources and food security 

• Connections between people and place 

• Impact of production on places 

Semester 1 Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Sources Analysis (25%) 

Assessment Type 2: Historical Essay (25%) 

Assessment Type 3: Group Presentation (25%) 

Assessment Type 4: Inquiry (25%)

Semester 2 Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Presentation and design statement (25%) 

Assessment Type 2: Report and campaign (25%) 

Assessment Type 3: Sources Analysis (25%) 

Assessment Type 4: Inquiry (25%)

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

1. Connected
2. Driven
3. Curious