History

Year 7 History

History is a mandatory course studied by all students from year 7 to year 10. Students may also decide to study elective history in years 9 and 10.

History is an enjoyable and stimulating subject and students are encouraged to develop their general knowledge by reading the newspaper, library books, watching relevant TV shows and discussing what they are learning with you. Encourage your child to become actively involved with extra activities that are offered at school.

Topics

In year 7 students study history for four periods per fortnight for the entire year. Topics covered include:

  • Introduction to history
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient Greece
  • Ancient Rome

Outcomes

Students receive two written reports that indicate their academic progress. Parents are also invited to contact the school to make an appointment to discuss issues of concern with the class teacher or the head teacher. Student's progress is assessed against the following outcomes for semester 1 & 2:

  • Identifies and sequences historical periods, people and events;
  • Identifies  the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources;
  • Uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts.

Assessment

Students will be assessed by completing class activities, assignments, oral tasks and examinations. There will be a half yearly and yearly examination and regular homework given by the class teacher. It is important that students bring their homework diary every lesson and record all work set in their diary.

We look forward to discussing your son/daughter's progress at parent information night.

Year 7 History – GATS

Students with exceptional skills in History may demonstrate keen powers of observation, in depth general knowledge, speed and ability in completing work, creativity, the ability to think abstractly, to conceptualise and to synthesise and the ability to work independently.

Gifted and talented students may be met by strategies such as:

Enrichment – these experiences are designed to broaden the student's learning program. They offer an opportunity for greater depth in inquiry and divergent independent study.

Extension – this involves the provision of learning activities of an abstract, complex, varied, open-ended or problematic nature which expand the normal curriculum.

Differentiated activities – these involve providing activities and /or units which differ from the activities of the rest of the cohort.