Year 9 - Humanities
Year 9 - Humanities
OverviewThe Humanities course includes four main areas of study: Geography, Business and Economics, History and Civics and Citizenship. The study of Humanities will encourage and challenge students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to question, understand and contribute to the world in which they live.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Geography: Biomes and Food Security | Research Tasks |
| Business and Economics: Australia and the Global Economy | Comparative Analysis |
| History: Industrial Revolution | Document Analysis |
| Civics and Citizenship: Australia’s Political System | Topic Tests |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to Year 10 History: Australia in the Modern World, Year 10 History: Rights and Freedoms, Year 10 Business and Economics, Year 10 Geography or Year 10 Global Citizenship.