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Grades 9 and 10 Curriculum Handbook 2017 introduction Page 4Curriculum construction year 9 and 10 Page 5English year 9/10 Page 6Advanced English year 9/10 Page 7Mathematics year 9 Page 8Mathematics year 10 Page 9Mathematics A - Extended year 9 0Mathematics A - Extended year 10 Page 10Health and Wellbeing year 9 Page 11 Health and Wellbeing year 10 Page 12Athlete development year 9/10 Page 13Girls Wellbeing year 9/10 Page 14Outdoor Education year 9/10 Page 15Science courses Page 16Essential Science year 9 Page 17Science For Further Studies year 9 Page 18Essential Science year 10 Page 19Science For Further Studies year 10 Page 20Sports Science year 9/10 Page 21Psychology year 9/10 Page 21Science Extended year 9/10 Page 22Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics year 9/10 Page 22Humanities courses Page 23The Making of the Modern World (1750 – 1918) year 9 Page 23The Modern World and Australia (1918 – present) year 10 Page 23Philosophy year 9/10 Page 24Warfare in the Modern World (1770 – 1970) year 9/10 Page 24Japanese year 9/10 Page 25Arts courses Page 26Digital Arts year 9/10 Page 26Art Production year 9/10 Page 27Music year 9/10 Page 28Drama year 9/10 Page 28Other options Page 29Digitech year 9/10 Page 29Students Working Against Poverty (SWAP) year 9/10 Page 29Food & Hospitality Enterprise year 9/10 (TASQ) Page 30Advanced Cooking year 9/10 Page 30Lifestyles Food Studies year 9/10 Page 31Child Studies and Sexual Health year 9/10 Page 31Applied Fashion Design year 9/10 Page 32

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Hands on Horticulture year 9/10 Page 33 Marine & Boating Studies year 9/10 Page 34Certificate I in Aquaculture SFI10111 year 9/10 Page 35Design in Metal year 9/10 Page 35Advanced Furniture Design year 9/10 Page 36Work Studies ( My Education) year 9 Page 37Work Studies ( My Education) year 10 Page 37Timetable structure for 2017 Page 38

List of full year or semester long optional subjects Page 39

Subject selection for 2017 Page 40

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Year 9 and 10 Curriculum Handbook 2017

The transition from the junior school to the senior school is a significant milestone in your child’s education. Whether moving to year 9 or year 10, it is important that subjects and courses are selected wisely. In term 4 each student has a personal interview with a senior staff member to discuss the construction of their course. This is our commitment to ensuring that each student is fully aware of all their options, putting the student clearly at the centre of our planning and purpose and ensuring that they, with their family, have information and expertise available to them when making important decisions about their future.

The curriculum offerings at Huonville High School are directly aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Underpinning this is the emphasis on the importance of knowledge, understanding and skills of learning areas, general capabilities and cross-curricular priorities as the basis for a curriculum designed to support 21st century learning.

Our goal is to provide students with a foundation for successful, lifelong learning and participation in society. We acknowledge that the needs and interests of students will vary, so we must provide a curriculum in ways that will support these. Courses and programs are tailored so that learning is personalised. Extension is provided through Mathematics, Science, History and English for students who choose to pursue a more academic focus.

In 2017, the English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Health Phys Ed and LOTE courses will conform to the Australian Curriculum and will be assessed against these standards. Other courses will continue to be taught and assessed according to the existing Tasmanian Curriculum, until full implementation of the Australian Curriculum is completed.

Questions you should ask before making a choice Which subjects do I like? What will I learn in this subject? Which subjects am I interested in (keep in mind things you have not done before as well)? Which subjects am I likely to do well in? Which subjects may help my career choice? What methods of study does each subject use? What special skills might I need for success in the subject?

Students should now be thinking of a four year program of senior secondary study (years 9-12 ). As Huonville High School is a year 7-12 school students can move into year 11/12 and undertake a range of TASC (Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification) subjects (including pre-tertiary subjects), together with Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs at the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre (HVTTC).

Students have a range of options for year 11 and 12. They may choose to enrol: at Huonville High School, delivered at the Advanced Learning Centre at Hobart College as a shared enrolment between Huonville High and Hobart College.

Curriculum construction year 9 and 10

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At Huonville High School we provide students with opportunities to learn and achieve the highest possible outcomes in personalised learning programs drawn from the curriculum areas of the Australian and the Tasmanian Curriculum.

All curriculum areas are valued. The rules for constructing a learning program for each student in year 9 and 10 are detailed below. The rules are consistent with national and state directions.

All students must study the year-long subjects English, Mathematics, Wellbeing and Science. These course are studied for four periods per week (two for science). Students may also wish to study extension courses in these areas.

All students will study their year appropriate History for a half year. This subject is studied for 2 periods per week. Extension courses may also be taken.

Subjects from the Digital Technologies and Arts curriculum areas must also be studied at least once over the education period of years 9-10.

All students will study Work Studies (My Education) for the school year as described by the Australian National Curriculum.

In addition students will personalise their learning by choosing subjects available from all 7 curriculum areas: English, LOTE, Mathematics, Health and Wellbeing, Science, Society and History, Arts and Vocational and Applied Learning. The amount of time students have in personalised learning subjects will vary from student to student, depending on other curriculum choices.

All students must complete a course counselling interview with a member of the Senior Staff Team prior to signing off on subject selections for 2017. Interviews will occur as part of the school curriculum in the weeks following the release of this Handbook. The aim of the interviews/applications is to assist parents/carers to understand more fully the subject pathway for their child.

Reporting and assessment

The Huonville High School reporting structure for 2017 will be: an early report in Term 1 which will assess progress, attitude, organisation and homework in

each subject a detailed report in the middle of the year which will include information for each subject

area and subject teachers will outline what students have been undertaking, their strengths and suggestions for improvement

an end of year report.

Parents and carers are invited to make contact with the school at any time throughout the year to meet with teachers, to discuss their child’s progress. Teachers have staff meetings on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. These afternoons are ideal times for parents and carers to seek meetings with teachers. Homeroom teachers will work with grade coordinators to either facilitate a meeting or compile a summary from teachers about your child.

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English

English year 9 /10

Time allocated: Full year, 4 x 75 minute periods per week

The Australian English Curriculum is built around three interrelated strands: Language

Knowing about the English language i.e. Understand that Standard Australian English is a living language within which the creation and loss of words and the evolution of usage is ongoing.

LiteratureUnderstanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating written texts.

LiteracyGrowing a repertoire of English usage i.e. text knowledge, grammar knowledge, word knowledge and visual knowledge.

Teaching and learning programs balance and integrate all three strands. Together the strands focus on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, comprehending, viewing, speaking, writing and creating.

Writing & Representing: Persuasive writing Narrative writingLiterary devices A negotiated study Letter writing Letters to the editor Graphic text

Speaking & Listening:Reading aloudSmall group & whole-class discussionsPresenting to an audiencePublic speaking & debating

Reading and Viewing:Class novel studiesShort storiesPoetry studies/contemporary playsEveryday texts – newspapers/magazinesRelated film studies and Youtube clips

ICT SkillsKey ICT skills are taught in the context of subject based learning in year 9 and 10 English classes. These include: bibliographies, referencing, researching online, citing references in written texts and use of Microsoft Word’s thesaurus tool.

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Advanced English year 9 /10

Time allocated: Semester, 2 x 75 minute periods per week

This is an extension and extra English course with an emphasis on exploring a diversity of written, visual and digital texts. This course offers students an excellent opportunity to extend the English and communication skills necessary for ongoing studies in year 11.

These opportunities can include novel and film reviews not undertaken in the student’s regular English classes, play and poetry reading and discussions around local, national and international events. Students also undertake an individual project of their own choice which is presented to other members in the class.

The students are taught the skills involved in essay writing, including the citing and referencing of authors within a text, and precise referencing.

This option is geared towards students who enjoy reading, writing creatively and persuasively and reflecting upon and investigating issues more deeply.

Mathematics

Mathematics year 9

Time allocated: Full year, 4 X 75 min periods per week

Mathematics supports students to become numerate, to build their mathematical vocabulary, skills, understanding and reasoning to interpret maths information and make connections. The program endeavours to personalise the learning to make maths relevant to students’ lives and to develop student independence.

The year 9 course allows students to: apply index laws and scientific notation understand and solve simple interest problems expand/factorise and sketch equations determine gradient and distances calculate areas and volumes decipher and use timescales and tables interpret ratios and scale factor use Pythagoras and Trigonometry to find angles and side lengths visually represent, interpret and compare data understand and predict probability of outcomes access technology to build understanding.

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A strong emphasis is placed on developing the proficiencies of: understanding fluency reasoning and problem solving

Mathematics year 10

Time allocated: Full year, 4 X 75 minute periods per week

Mathematics supports students to become numerate, to build their mathematical vocabulary, skills, understanding and reasoning to interpret maths information and make connections. The program endeavours to personalise the learning to make maths relevant to students’ lives and to develop student independence.

The year 10 course allows students to:

recognise connections between simple and compound interest problems simplify, expand, factorise and graph linear and quadratic equations substitute into formulas, solve pairs of simultaneous equations calculate total surface areas and volumes prove similarity and congruence, apply deductive reasoning use Trigonometry and Pythagoras to find unknown angles and side lengths visually represent, interpret, compare and evaluate data sets/media reports calculate quartiles and inter-quartiles assign probability and list outcomes for multi-step chance experiments access technology to build understanding.

A strong emphasis is placed on developing the proficiencies of: understanding fluency reasoning and problem solving

Mathematics A Extended year 9

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This option is only available to students who have achieved a high standard in year 8 Mathematics or show a high level of aptitude in this subject.

It is envisaged that year 9 Mathematics Extended and year 10 Mathematics Extended is seen as a two-year course. It is an academically based course that has been designed for students with a high level of commitment to pursuing a strong mathematics pathway in future studies.

It is expected that students electing to take this course have a genuine desire to build their mathematical expertise. An enjoyment of mathematics would be particularly advantageous. Parents and students interested in this option are encouraged to talk with their current teacher of mathematics.

Mathematics A Extended year 10


This is an advanced course, which requires above average results in year 9 Mathematics. It is recommended that students have gained solid results in Mathematics Extended 9, but it is not essential.For appropriate students, this course follows the Australian 10 and 10A courses combined with the year 11 pre-tertiary Mathematics Foundation Course. As such, the course emphasizes algebraic techniques including linear, quadratic, exponential and trigonometric studies as well as introductory calculus and probability. Casio Classpad calculators are regularly used although there is also an emphasis on non-calculator algebraic techniques.

Students wishing to undertake this course need an interest in mathematics and a conscientious attitude. Students who wish to gain entry to university and pursue careers in engineering, the sciences or medicine should attempt this course.

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Health and Wellbeing

The following subjects will be offered as part of the Wellbeing program in 2017. It is compulsory for all students in years 9 and 10 to complete a general health and wellbeing class for at least one semester.

1. Health and Wellbeing year 92. Health and Wellbeing year 103. Athlete Development 4. Girls Wellbeing5. Outdoor Education

Health and Wellbeing year 9


Students in this course will be required to understand, use and evaluate a range of strategies that enhance wellbeing. Students will examine the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects that contribute holistically to the overall wellbeing of themselves and others.

In year 9 students will participate in practical experiences including sport education, fitness, and athletics and team sports. A broad range of theoretical issues will be covered such as goal setting, being from generation Z, fitness training, decision making skills, coping with stress and anxiety, mental health illnesses, risk management and sexual health issues. Students will need to demonstrate responsibility for their own learning and will have the opportunity to negotiate aspects of this course.

This course has been designed to allow students to: gain an understanding of the growth, development and care of the body develop and apply movement skills understand what is involved in making health decisions and in managing and maintaining

a healthy and balanced lifestyle understand the impact of relationships on wellbeing and respect and care for themselves

and others develop into self-directed, adaptable and resilient individuals who recognise the

interdependent factors that contribute to wellbeing be able to identify help seeking processes

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Health and Wellbeing year 10


Students in this course will be required to understand, use and evaluate a range of strategies that enhance wellbeing. Students will examine the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects that contribute holistically to the overall wellbeing of themselves and others.

In year 10 students will participate in practical experiences including sport education, fitness, and athletics and team sports. A broad range of theoretical issues will be covered such as life planning, “Am I growing up too fast”, fitness training, decision making skills, risk management, illicit drugs and safe partying. Students will need to demonstrate responsibility for their own learning and will have the opportunity to negotiate aspects of this course.

This course has been designed to allow students to: gain an understanding of the growth, development and care of the body develop and apply movement skills understand what is involved in making health decisions and in managing and maintaining

a healthy and balanced lifestyle understand the impact of relationships on wellbeing and respect and care for themselves

and others develop into self-directed, adaptable and resilient individuals who recognise the

interdependent factors that contribute to wellbeing

be able to identify help seeking processes

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Athlete development year 9/10


In this practical module students will gain an understanding of what is required to take their sporting ability/fitness to the highest level. There will be an emphasis on developing and actively pursuing a personal fitness program directed specifically at their chosen sporting interest. The aim of this year long package is to help students to become elite athletes who are also well-rounded individuals fully prepared for future challenges. This program is run in conjunction with the Elizabeth College Athlete Development Program and leads directly into the year 11/12 course. Students will undertake units of work in the following areas specific to their sport: Strength and conditioning at the PCYC, Sports nutrition, Skill acquisition and basic Sport Science/Biology modules, which are run online from Elizabeth College. Students will be tested every term by Elizabeth College as well as participating in the National Talent Search Program which may lead to further options within a variety of sporting endeavours. Participation in this course will be under strictly controlled conditions and an extremely high level of physical commitment will be required.

Entry requirements/criteria national representation state representation high level development squad – National, State, Southern Tasmanian school champion/runner-up at school carnival demonstrated ability in chosen sport demonstrated commitment to prior wellbeing courses at Huonville High School identification of potential ability through talent ID programs

Entry to this class will be done through an application process.

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Girls Wellbeing year 9/10


In this course, students will explore ways to manage and improve their wellbeing across a range of areas including physical, social, emotional and mental. It is designed to offer girls a place to further develop the areas covered in Health and Physical Education, with particular focus on women’s health.

The course will be divided into a range of practical activities, from sporting activities to recreational and relaxation activities, such as yoga and meditation. The course will provide a space for the female students to compete and take part in a relaxed all-girls environment.

We will also complete activities and lessons on other areas of wellness like nutrition, relaxation, mindfulness and women’s health issues. Where possible, specialist guest speakers and presenters will be involved in delivering the course. Students will need to approach the lessons with an open mind and willingness to participate to get the most out of the sessions. Lessons will involve group work, communication and a positive approach.

The outcome expected is that students are introduced to a range of activities that they might otherwise not attempt. Students will develop an understanding of managing their wellbeing, finding strategies that work for them.

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Outdoor Education year 9/10


This course has been designed to allow students to examine the concept of challenge. It will involve students in a goal setting process where they will be required to set real goals for themselves and the class. Students will be involved in difficult tasks that are designed to push them beyond their usual comfort zones. Students will be expected to accept challenges that they would normally avoid. Participants will also provide support to the other members of the class in an effort to allow others to reach their goals.

Activities will include physical challenge tasks such as kayaking, bushwalking, rock-climbing, orienteering and mountain bike riding. These activities also have a mentally challenging component to them, particularly when they are undertaken over an extended period. Students will be required to participate in at least one extended journey that will require them to give up their own time. In addition to these activities students will individually choose an area they find challenging outside of the class.

Students will develop the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely participate in the practical activities of the course.

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Science

Science year 9/10


All full year science courses will cover the curriculum as described by the Australian National Curriculum documents. This includes learning opportunities in the following branches of science:

Biology Chemistry Physics Geology

Part of the curriculum also focuses on science as a human endeavour where students explore scientific inquiry processes, evaluate scientific breakthroughs and recognise how technologies can affect people’s lives.

Students will have the opportunity to study science in two main ways over 2017:1. Essential Science year 9 and 102. Science for Further Studies year 9 and 10

These 2 core science courses will address Australian National Curriculum demands for both year 9 and year 10. The key difference is that the Science for Further Studies course will be much more demanding, with depth studies in the chemistry and physics components of the course. The aim is to prepare students for pre-tertiary science options in years 11 and 12. The Essential Science course will focus on giving students a general knowledge of the scientific field and inquiry processes. It will focus on giving students the essential skills which young adults should have to think critically about the scientific world. It is designed for students who enjoy the inquiry based side of science and will give them a grounding in all areas of science.

Other science courses will be offered to students in specialist science areas such as: Sports Science, Psychology, STEM and Science Extended classes. These classes will only run if there is enough student interest. They will supplement learning from the core science program.

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Essential Science year 9


Science systematically questions, investigates, predicts and explains events in the universe. It uses logical processes, based on observation, experimentation and modeling, to gather evidence and develop explanations. These explanations are rigorously peer-reviewed, resulting in scientific knowledge—an accepted, robust and soundly established body of processes, principles and facts.

Year 9 students at Huonville High School are guided through the application of science enquiry. They participate in investigations that include fair testing, controlled experiments, fieldwork, models and simulations, and examine existing data and information. They learn to incorporate creativity, insight, imagination and hunches into their work in a balanced way.

Science by Doing is a comprehensive science program for years 7 to 10 supported by award winning professional learning modules and a research based professional learning approach. In year 9 students study:

Biology : Ecosystems and ChangeChemistry : Chemical ReactionsEarth Science : Big SystemsPhysics : Light, Sound, Action

Areas studied in Science are drawn from the following key areas: science enquiry skills science as a human endeavor science understanding

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Science For Further Studies year 9




Science by Doing is a comprehensive science program for years 7 to 10 supported by award winning professional learning modules and a research based professional learning approach. In year 9 students study:

Biology : Ecosystems and ChangeChemistry : Chemical ReactionsEarth Science : Big SystemsPhysics : Light, Sound, Action


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Essential Science year 10




Science by Doing is a comprehensive online science program for years 7 to 10 supported by award winning professional learning modules and a research based professional learning approach. In year 10 students study:

Chemical Patterns Motion and Energy Transfer Systems on the Big Scale Evolution and Heredity


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Science For Further Studies year 10




Science by Doing is a comprehensive online science program for years 7 to 10 supported by award winning professional learning modules and a research based professional learning approach. In year 10 students study:

Chemical Patterns Motion and Energy Transfer Systems on the Big Scale Evolution and Heredity

Areas studied in Science are drawn from the following key areas: Science enquiry skills Science as a human endeavor Science understanding

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Sports Science year 9/10


Sports Science

In this course, students will study the science of human performance.

The course is divided into three main areas for study - exercise physiology, motor learning and skill acquisition and sports psychology. Students will cover a variety of topics throughout the semester including: information processing model of human performance, cell biology, the muscular system, the skeletal system, the cardiorespiratory system, energy production and systems and psychological attributes and strategies.

It is important to point out that this is a lab based science course where students will be involved in classroom work, laboratory work and experimental investigations. It is particularly suited to students who intend on enrolling in Sports Science 3 in year 11 or 12.

Psychology year 9/10


This course focuses on the field of psychology and utilises the scientific method as a mechanism for exploration of this area. A focus is dedicated to good experimental design in this field, along with data interpretation and analysis.Topics covered may include: the central nervous system and brain, memory, forgetting, visual perception, body language, intelligence testing and models, learning, sleep, effect of age on perception, mental illness and the work of famous psychologists.

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Science Extended year 9/10


This is an extension to Science and is designed to build on the content of other science courses and is aimed at students who are intending to go on with science at a tertiary level. This course will offer students the opportunity to work scientifically through hands on inquiry based investigations. The course will also develop skills and techniques in problem solving, decision making and help students develop confidence using the scientific method.

The activities which will be covered in this course will have an emphasis on identifying issues, problems and themes closer to the interests of students and the needs of society.Examples, in consultation with students, may include:

designing, investigating and testing CO2 cars

individual case study

ecological/marine stability

energy

exploring the human face of science

Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics year 9/10

Time allocated: Full year or semester, 2 x 75 minute periods per week

STEM is a curriculum, based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach to develop critical thinking and problem solving, whilst encouraging curiosity, imagination and ingenuity. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.

These may include the following classroom based activities: construction challenges using technology to solve real world problems problem solving scenarios where students have to use maths, science and engineering

concepts to answer questions

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Humanities

History is a compulsory subject studied in both years 9 and 10 for 2 periods per week for a semester. These two courses are:

1. The Making of the Modern World – year 9 only2. The Modern World and Australia – year 10 only

The opportunity exists for students to specialise in History and other humanities classes by opting into specialist courses. Students in both year 9 and 10 may attempt any of the optional classes. Each of these are listed below.

SEMESTER

Philosophy

Warfare in the Modern World (1770 – 1970)

The Making of the Modern World (1750 – 1918) year 9


This history course provides an in-depth and focussed study of the history of the making of the modern world. It was a period of industrialisation and rapid change in the ways people lived, worked, thought and communicated. It was an era of nationalism, wars and empires, which also led to the colonisation of Australia as part of the expansion of European power. The period culminated in World War I 1914–1918, the ‘war to end all wars’. This narrative outline will be explored through the following depth studies:

The Industrial Revolution World War I

The Modern World and Australia (1918 – present) year 10


This history course provides a study of the history of the modern world and Australia, with an emphasis on Australia and its place in the world. The 20th century became a critical period in Australia’s social, cultural, economic and political development. The modern world during this time was one of political turmoil, global superpowers at war and an eventual journey towards international cooperation. This narrative outline will be explored through the following depth studies:

World War II Rights and Freedoms

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Philosophy year 9/10


Love to think? Love talking about thinking? What is thinking? What’s a mind? What makes you, you? Is reality just a dream? Do robots dream of electric sheep? This course is all about the big questions. You will learn how to pose a good question, how to inspect and scrutinise yours and others’ deeply held beliefs, and how to work out your own ideas with care and rigor. This course will endeavour to cover the following:

the great philosophers [Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Confucius, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Spinoza, Nietzsche]

morality – is something ever truly right or wrong? time and cause – affecting / changing the past, time travel. existence of God(s) and the role of religion, morality, evil and suffering. faith and science metaphysics – study of being, nature of the universe, what really exists?

Warfare in the Modern World (1770 – 1970) year 9/10


Students will explore all the aspects of warfare from campaigns and equipment, to changing technology and the experiences of the soldiers. The intention is to have students develop an understanding of the ethical and moral dilemmas placed on individuals and societies from waging armed conflict. The following wars will be examined:

18th/19th century conflict: American War of Independence, War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars.

20th century conflict: WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam

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LOTE

Japanese year 9/10

Time allocation: Full year or semester 2 x 75 minute periods per week

Students are encouraged to speak, listen to, read and write Japanese. They use modelled and rehearsed language and gestures. Learners are encouraged to collaborate with peers.Students are exposed to all three scripts, hiragana, katakana and kanji. They read, view and interact with a variety of spoken, written and digital texts. They are supported to develop increasing autonomy as language learners.Students explore a variety of texts with particular reference to their social, cultural and communicative interests.Students explore aspects of Japanese environment and lifestyle and make comparisons with their own.

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Arts

Digital Arts (graphic design, digital illustration, video and digital photography) year 9/10

Time allocated: Full year, 2 x 75 minutes per week

The 9/10 Digital Arts course has been designed to give students experiences in communicating visually and creatively through a digital medium using a variety of software and hardware. The focus of this course will be on the following four areas - graphic design, digital illustration, video and digital photography. There will be a number of set tasks that students will complete during the year, as well as the opportunity to produce individual work in one or more of the four areas stated.

Students will -• learn to confidently use a range of industry standard software packages - Photoshop, Illustrator,

Premiere Pro and After Effects• learn how to think creatively to plan, design and produce digital works• further develop their understanding of the elements and principles of design • learn specific technical skills associated with digital photography, graphic design, video and

digital illustration• learn how to communicate their artistic intentions through digital photography, graphic design,

video and digital illustration• explore, research and analyse the works of designers and artists past and present to help inform

the work that they produce• learn how to reflect and respond to their own work and the work of others• learn how to develop their own personal style through a digital format• learn how to put together a portfolio of work and to present their work for exhibition.

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Art Production year 9/10


9/10 Art Production is a creative and practical course that is geared towards a more independent way of exploring, experimenting and thinking. Students who undertake this course will experience how art can express and communicate ideas. There will be a number of set tasks for students to complete during the year, as well as the opportunity to develop a body of work associated with their interests.

Students will:• learn to further develop their skills with painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed-media, digital

media and printmaking• learn how to experiment and hone their skills with various mediums to create artworks• learn to further develop their understanding of how the elements of art, work together to

create visual impact• learn how to develop a visual journal where they will plan, develop ideas and practice skills• learn how to develop themes and individual style through their artworks• study and analyse works of past and present artists and art movements to enrich their own art

making• learn how to reflect on their ideas, artworks and progress, to inform their future art making• learn how to exhibit their artworks within the school and the wider community.

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Music year 9/10


This course aims at providing opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills of music in practical and theoretical activities. The emphasis is on practical activities through which students listen, create and perform classic rock songs, from concert band ensembles to modern pop. Students will learn to perform on at least one musical instrument and participate in concert band ensemble, rock band performances and/or choir.

The course will involve integrated activities from listening, creating and performing corresponding to the Tasmanian Curriculum.

imagining and creating new works. using skills, techniques and standard musical processes using codes and conventions (notation) interpreting and appraising the work of others making aesthetic choices reflecting cultural, social and historical contexts presenting with purpose expressing personal voice

Drama year 9/10

Length of course: Full year, 2 x 75 minute periods per week

In drama students will:

practise the expressive capacity of voice and movement to communicate ideas use improvisation to explore subtext and scripted works extend on their knowledge and skills in the areas of performance participate in\perform for an audience other than their class learn how to apply theatrical make-up gain skills in lighting technology\backstage management\set design build teamwork, leadership and creativity view a performance by an interstate professional artist learn how to safely hang, programme and use theatre lights for a production.

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Other options

Digitech year 9/10

Length of course: Semester, 2 x 75 minute periods per weekIn this course students may negotiate access to any or all of the following:

robotics 3D printing image manipulation computational and systems thinking game creation using proprietary applications coding – pick your coding path website design and creation

Students will also participate in national and global challenges and competitions such as the Bebras Challenge, the STEM Video Game Challenge and the NCSS Competition.

N.B. Topics may change if a newsworthy event related to Digital Technologies occurs.

Students Working Against Poverty (SWAP) year 9/10

Time allocated: Full year, 2 x 75 minute periods per weekNever underestimate the power of one….of you… to change the world. YOU can be the change-maker, the game-changer, the main player, the person who makes the difference…the person who changes lives…the person who others will aspire to be.

Senior SWAP will challenge you to think about your decisions…the ethics…the impacts…the implications.

Are you part of the pollution…..or part of the solution…? It could be your time to shine. Senior SWAP…leaders are made here.

You live in the community….take action for good….petitions, placards and posters Work with others…you’ve heard of them…Amnesty, Oxfam, Save the Children, World

Vision… Lead your team…at school…in the community…get the word out Raise some funds…locally…nationally…globally... Your ideas + your energy + your passion = global change for good

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Food & Hospitality Enterprise year 9/10 (TASQ)


Ever thought about a future in the hospitality/food industry?Want to learn skills to help you pick up a part-time job?

Students in this course will be involved in running the school café catering to staff and community members.In this course you will:

develop knowledge and skills in food safety and hygiene prepare and serve café style food with an emphasis on local produce learn to produce and serve espresso coffee and other hot and cold beverages planning and organising café menus and hospitality events outside of school e.g. Huon

Show, Taste of the Huon.

Advanced Cooking year 9/10

Time Allocated: Full year, 2 x 75 minute periods per week

Prerequisite- a desire to develop cooking skills and theoretical knowledge in this area.

In this course students will: build upon existing cooking skills and techniques learn about industry food safety and handling utilise different ways to use local produce in season complete an inquiry project/ design brief develop Food Specific Vocabulary utilise Measurement Skills in a practical context create Design solutions by: investigating and defining, generating and designing,

producing and implementing, evaluating, collaborating and managing develop time management and planning skills in a practical context recognise the need for sustainability

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Lifestyles Food Studies year 9/10

Time allocated: Semester, 2 x 75 minute periods per weekStudents will:

build upon basic cooking skills and techniques learn about industry food safety and handling utilise different ways to use local produce in season learn how to make healthy food choices complete an inquiry project/ design brief develop Food Specific Vocabulary utilise Measurement Skills in a practical context create Design solutions by: investigating and defining, generating and designing,

producing and implementing, evaluating, collaborating and managing recognise the need for sustainability.

Child Studies and Sexual Health year 9/10


Students will:

learn about contraception and relationships have the opportunity to take home the simulated baby research the stages of prenatal development have the opportunity to participate in practical experiences assisting the early childhood

teachers at Huonville primary School be made aware of pregnancy symptoms, side-effects and options for child birth. observe the movie “Juno” and discuss teen pregnancy issues. learn about child development and match these stages with appropriate child care. discover, analyse, identify and evaluate specific behavioural management strategies. research specific safety measures for different stages of child development, with a focus

on SIDS prevention and water safety.

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Applied Fashion Design year 9/10

Time allocated: Full year course, 2 x 75 minute periods per week

If you enjoy being creative with fashion and textiles and enjoy sewing then this course is for you.Students will have the opportunity to create a personalised garment and develop hand sewing and machine sewing skills. Students are also taught to knit, make stuffed toys and pillows to keep or give away as gifts.

Students are required to: maintain a folio of drawings, sketches, photos and pictures from magazines of various

garments, fabrics and colour combinations select appropriate fabric within budget to make a garment lay and cut out a pattern suggest and implement design elements of their choosing in the creation of their

garment engage in, and complete various hands on craft activities in a co-operative manner.

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Hands on Horticulture year 9/10


Hands on Horticulture provides an opportunity to get outside, get your hands dirty and learn about an industry with future job prospects!

Building upon the success of 2016, ‘Hands on Horticulture’ students will learn about the horticulture industry through a combination of practical and theoretical work. The program will include a mentoring program with Huonville Primary School. This will provide students with leadership opportunities.

Students will also have an important and active role in the Huonville Community Garden.

This program will be delivered conjointly through the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre, Huonville High School and the Huonville Community Garden.

Students will propagate, plant, maintain and develop their own gardens. There will be a construction component whereby students will design and build garden structures.

Understanding horticultural practices is linked to a variety of practical professions, such as agricultural and crop science, plant nursery management, landscape design, farm management, bushland regeneration and forestry. Students will get opportunities to visit different horticultural industries within the region.

Students will develop the following cross-curricular skills and concepts:

leadership and mentoring small business management different uses and functions of plants plant science pest management including disease management, pest/disease identification, and integrated

pest management (IPM) pesticide, herbicides and fungicide application, safe use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) horticultural equipment and tools introductory soil science plant nutrients and fertilisers nursery management including plant propagation and nursery production.

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Marine and Boating Studies year 9/10

Time allocation: Full year, 1x150 minute period and one x 75 minute period per week

In this course the students will be developing and building on key skills on the water in operational areas including boating safety, vessel handling, rowing, sailing, voyage planning, navigation, radar, meteorology, marine engineering and environmental sampling. Off the water practical activities include repairs and restoration of timber vessels, diesel and outboard engines, painting and varnishing. Theoretical components include nautical literacies, writing and completing toolbox meetings, job safety analysis and permit to works, seafood product logistics, marine industry and community, engineering calculations and MAST Recreational Motor Boat License.

**Please note ** Given the inherently higher risk accepted as part of this course on and off campus, appropriate and responsible conduct at school and in particularly response to teacher instruction and direction will be agreed with parents in a signed behaviour contract to join and maintain enrolment in this options subject.

Certificate I in Aquaculture SFI10111 year 9/10

Time allocated: Full year, 2x 75 minute periods per week

This is a nationally-recognised vocational education and training course from the Seafood Industry Training Package delivered by Huonville High School under a partnering agreement with Seafood Training Tasmania.

Did you know that the Aquaculture Industry employs over 1000 people in the Huon Valley? Did you know that more marine scientists work in Southern Tasmania than anywhere else in Australia?

This is a subject for those interested in careers in marine industry and science. It is suitable for those intending to pursue a vocational pathway in aquaculture at the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre as well as for those intending to focus on an academic scientific pathway in marine and aquatic science at College and University.

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Design in Metal year 9/10


Students are given the opportunity to experience and produce projects in metal.Students are shown various techniques in cutting, joining and shaping metal (fabricating).Students are introduced and instructed on correct use of fixed and portable machinery used in metal workshops.

Throughout the course students will undertake O.H.S training with various tools, machinery and personal clothing requirements. Though students are given an opportunity to produce projects, they will need to cover small set exercises to gain experience with various metal applications.

Advanced Furniture Design year 9/10

Time allocated: Full year, 2 x 75 minute periods per weekPrerequisite-Students must have studied MDT in grades 8-9

In this course students will be building on existing skills in the wood and design.Students will:

work with experts from local community create a design brief using appropriate technologies select sustainable materials cost project including time and project processes make highly detailed working drawings produce product market and sell product in the community.

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My EducationWork Studies ( My Education) year 9

Time allocated: Full year, 1 x 75 minute period per week

By the end of year 9 students understand the importance and components of self-directed and lifelong learning. They investigate the skills and personal qualities associated with a range of occupations and explain the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

They will identify the types and purposes of communication in workplaces, including social media. Students will understand entrepreneurial behaviours and their importance for work and in addressing a range of challenges. They will be able to explain the relationships between self-awareness and career planning resources. They will investigate the changes occurring in work, workplaces and work-related relationships and the factors contributing to the changes. Students will be able to identify opportunities associated with these changes. Students will be able to describe formal and informal recruitment processes.

Students will plan and implement strategies to improve their learning and strengthen their individual learning skills. Students will complete a curriculum vitae.

Work Studies ( My Education) year 10

Time allocated: Full year, 1 x 75 minute period per week

By the end of year 10 students should be able to explain the relationship between changing circumstances, learning and 21st century work opportunities and identify the skills needed to manage changes. They will have an opportunity to evaluate work-related communication tools and analyse the skills and capacities needed for 21st century work including appropriate communication skills, collaboration and teamwork.

Students will examine the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills and a distinct profile to access and manage 21st century work opportunities and challenges. Students will understand the importance of growing self-awareness in improving learning, accessing work opportunities and developing appropriate skills while making more-informed subject and career choices. Students will analyse emerging 21st century work arrangements and the resultant changing relationships between participants, the opportunities arising and the skills needed for these emerging work arrangements.

Students will learn about the roles of agencies associated with employment support. They will examine 21st century approaches to recruitment and selection, and the skills required in responding to them. They will also investigate possible tensions arising in work-related contexts and understand the approaches to resolve conflicts and tensions.

Students will examine the skills required to manage change and transition. They will be able to select learning strategies and career information and sources and be able to evaluate and align their personal capacities.Students will complete transition plans for years 11-12. They will update their curriculum vitae.

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Timetable structure for 2017

All students study Maths and English 4 x 75min/week. All students study History 1 line (2x75 minutes) for a semester. All students study Science and Wellbeing 1 line (2x75min) for the full year. All students study Work Studies for the full year 1 x 75min.

Semester 1 will take place over terms 1-2.Semester 2 will take place over terms 3-4.

It is highly recommended that all students should also complete at least one course from the Arts and Digital Technologies learning areas over year 9 or 10 inclusive.

DT options include: Digital Technologies Digital Arts

Arts options include: Art Production Digital Arts Drama Music

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List of full year or semester optional subjects

Arts

Art Production (2)Digital Arts (2) Drama (2)Music (2)

English – (Including LOTE)

Advanced English (1) Japanese (1 or2)

Humanities

Philosophy (1)

Warfare in the Modern World (1)

Health and Wellbeing

Athlete Development (1) Girls Wellbeing(1 or 2)Outdoor Education (1)

Mathematics – Numeracy

Mathematics A Extended year 9 (2) Mathematics A Extended year 10 (2)

Science

Psychology (1)Sports Science (1)Science Extended (1)STEM (1 or 2)

Information & Communication Technology ICT

Digital Technologies (1)Digital Arts (2)

Vocational and Applied Learning (VAL)

Advanced Cooking Skills (2)Food Studies (Lifestyle) (1)Hands on Horticulture (1)Food and Hospitality Enterprise (2)Child Studies and Sexual Health (1)Applied Fashion Design (1)Aquaculture (2)Marine and Boating Studies(2)Design in Metal (2)Advanced Furniture Design (2)SWAP (2)

Loading of each subject is in brackets.1 = Semester course only.2 = Full year course.

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Subject selection for 2017

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