Year 9 History

LENGTH OF COURSE: One Semester Compulsory
ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil
SUBJECT CHARGES:  Nil

CONTENT:
Course content will be a selection of the following:

Knowledge and Understanding:
Learners explore the making of the modern world from 1750 to 1918. Through the ‘Making and Transforming the Australian Nation’ topic, learners focus on our nation’s early history and journey to self-governance, through the experiences of First Nations peoples, European and non-European Australians. Finally, learners complete a depth study of World War I, 1914–1918 and the important role Australia played in the Great War, including Gallipoli and the birth of the ANZAC Spirit.

Inquiry and Skills:
Students sequence events, develop an inquiry question, gain information from sources and develop texts that use historical terms, evidence and referenced sources.

 

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Historical Inquiry:
Develop an inquiry where information is organised and presented as a conclusion. Historical terms and concepts, evidence identified in sources, and referenced sources are included.

Historical Skills:
May include a timeline, timed test, descriptive journal, artefact statement, source, analysis or explanation.