SOCIAL SCIENCE
Social Science Department
Welcome to an exciting new year in the Social Science Department! As we begin 2025, we are thrilled to continue our journey in History and Geography. Our department remains committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers who will help shape the future of our communities and the world.
We give a warm welcome to our new faculty members:
- Mr Rowan Maggri – Y11 and 12 Modern History
- Mr Geoffrey Livingstone – Years 8 and 9
- Mr Luke Hooper – Year 8
- Ms Toni Jesse – Year 8
- Ms Liz Wright – Year 9
Semester 1 Curriculum and Assessment:
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Year 8 History |
Unit 1 – Medieval Europe Term 1 |
Unit 2- Polynesian Expansion Term 2 |
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Assessment |
Task 1 Week 4 |
Task 2 Week 5 |
Task 3 Week 7 |
Task 4 Week 9 |
Part A Week 5 |
Part B Week 9 |
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Feudal Society |
Peasant Revolt |
The Black Death |
Short Response |
Historical Argument |
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Year 9 Geography |
Unit 1 – Biomes and Food Security Term 1 |
Unit 2- Interconnections Term 2 |
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Assessment |
Part A Week 3-4 |
Part B Week 9 |
Week 8 |
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Short Response – Human impact on Biomes |
Investigation – Sustainability of beef production in Australia |
Investigation – fast fashion |
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Year 10 History |
Unit 1 – Second World War Term 1 |
Unit 2- Building Modern Australia Term 2 |
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Assessment |
Part A Week 5-6 |
Part B Week 9 |
Week 8 |
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Source analysis – Australian Homefront |
Essay – Holocaust or Atomic Bombing |
Short Response Exam – Migration, Multiculturalism and Civil Rights movements. |
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Year 11 Modern History |
Unit 1: Topic 1 - Ideas in the modern world |
Unit 1: Topic 2 - Ideas in the modern world |
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Assessment |
The Russian Revolution |
The rise of Nazism |
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FA1 – exam Week 7 Term 1 |
FA2 – Investigation Week 5 Term 2 |
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Year 12 Modern History |
Unit 3: Topic 1 - National experiences in the modern world |
Unit3: Topic 2 - National experiences in the modern world |
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Assessment |
Soviet Union |
Germany since 1914 |
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IA1 - exam Week 7 Term 1 |
IA2 – Investigation Week 5 Term 2 |
As we step into this new year together, we look forward to a vibrant and enriching academic experience. We are here to support your child every step of the way.
Ingrid Ashton
HOD Social Science