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North Bundaberg State High School –2018 |
NORTH
BUNDABERG
STATE HIGH
SCHOOL
SUBJECT SELECTION BOOK – YR 8, 2018
OUTSTANDING Learners
Achievements
Futures
In Year 8, there are Core subjects that all students will study and then students will have the
opportunity to study 4 electives. The following table outlines the curriculum choices.
All students will study: Students can select 4 ELECTIVES from the following list: One elective must be from THE ARTS and one from TECHNOLOGIES, and then 2 others from either list.
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
CORE SUBJECTS THE ARTS TECHNOLOGIES
English ART BUSINESS
Maths DRAMA INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
Science MEDIA INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Humanities and Social Science MUSIC LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGIES
Health and Physical Education
Japanese
Reading (if identified by Support Services)
Year 7 students have had the opportunity to sample a number of the electives already this year and they will be
asked to select 4 electives that they will study for 1 term each throughout the year in Year 8. By the time students
make their choices, Year 7s will have had opportunity to experience 7 out of the 8 electives, so they have had
opportunity to experience most of the electives on offer.
This Subject Selection Booklet will outline the course details for each subject. Using this information, the
experiences students have had already doing the subjects and their own gathering of information by asking teachers
for more details about a course, the Year 7 students will be making their subject selections. The students will be
given a subject selection form to take home to complete and then they will be given time in class to enter their
selections online.
We ask that students make 4 selections plus 2 other preferences in case they do not get their first preference due to
oversized or undersized classes. Once students have made their choices the classes will be organised. This is part of
the whole school timetable and takes time to build. Students will be able to find out their subject choices before
they leave at the end of the year. Subject choices will not be finalised until the end of the year.
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
Selecting subjects can be a daunting task. It’s best to have a plan of attack. If you know where you’re
going, the path is easier to follow – of course finding out what you want to do isn’t exactly easy either.
When choosing your subjects for Year 8, the following steps should to be followed closely;
STEP ONE:
Be well informed about the subjects you are going to choose;
Read the subject information in this booklet and ask your teachers or the Head of Department for information.
STEP TWO:
What subjects do you most enjoy? What subjects are you best at? Which career would you like?
At the beginning of your junior schooling years, you won’t be able to answer all of these questions – that’s ok. What is
important is that you think about these questions when you choose your subjects, as they will influence your decisions later. If
you already know what you want to do in life, great! You can start aiming at targets right away.
STEP THREE:
Research course and career entry:
You might have an idea what you’d like to do by now – great! Get started on finding out what you need to do to get
there. Many jobs/careers and further study options have pre-requisites that you need to have to be eligible to study. Find out
now to avoid nasty surprises later. Make an appointment to see the Guidance Officer if you want further information or
assistance with your career planning.
STEP FOUR:
Select and check:
Make your selections, then check them. Remember, there are times you can change your subjects, but this leads to
complications later on, so it’s best to choose right the first time. Make sure you seek advice from your teachers and Heads of
Department. They can tell you exactly what each course is about. You can find useful information to assist you at
www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au
NOTE:
You are advised to avoid the following:
- Selecting certain subjects simple because someone has told you that they “help you get good results and give you a
better chance of getting into university”
- Being influenced by suggestions that you will not like a particular subject, because a friend/brother/sister disliked it
when they studied it.
- Selecting a subject because your friend is doing it.
- Selecting a subject because you like/dislike the teacher.
YOUR CHALLENGE IT TO:
Make an informed choice and stick to it.
Index by subject
Art
Business
Drama
English
Health and Physical Education
Humanities and Social Science
Industrial Technology and Design
Information and Communication Technologies
Japanese
Lifestyle Technologies
Mathematics
Media
Music
Science
Q
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL COSTS: Subject to availability, excursions to touring exhibitions may be offered COURSE OVERVIEW This subject develops creativity and appreciation of the visual arts and allows many “hands on” opportunities. Students are exposed to the influence of historical and contemporary art and artists as they gain insight into new techniques and skills. Exploring a range of media areas, students experiment with 2D and 3D images and objects. Individual reflection on making tasks helps develop a personal style and enhances learning in all areas.
COURSE OUTLINE
Various units are offered throughout the course, covering a variety of media areas.
Drawing
Painting
Sculptural forms
Design and Printmaking
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Assessment will be balanced over the term and is ongoing, with students receiving regular feedback:
Practical making tasks
Visual Diary – written responses
RESOURCES
An extensive range of resources and materials are supplied by the Art Department in relation to
areas of study.
CAREER PATHWAY
Specific, industry-based occupations for students of The Arts are available for those who wish to pursue their passions in those fields. Skills and knowledge gained through arts subjects are valuable for all occupations and enable students to build proficiency in creative thinking, problem solving, confidence and collaboration. Visual Art is a good introductory course for those who wish to pursue further studies in Senior Visual Art and Certificate II in Creative Arts.
Art
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS. It is recommended that students have a general interest and a passion for art.
Students should enjoy creating artworks using a variety of skills and techniques.
Students will need to have a device.
Ye
ar
8
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme
ADDITIONAL FEES: Nil
COURSE OVERVIEW This course is Unit 2-Economics and Business Years 7-8 of the National Curriculum “Responding to business opportunities in the Australian market”. In this unit, students will develop and apply enterprising behaviours and capabilities, and knowledge, understanding and skills of inquiry, to investigate a familiar and unfamiliar national or regional economics or business issue. The economics or business issue investigated will enable students to: explain how markets operate in Australia and why governments may influence the market’s operation; identify different types of business and explain how they respond to opportunities in Australia; explain the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in Australia; and describe influences on the ways people work and factors that might affect work in the future. COURSE OUTLINE
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment will be balanced over the semester:
Assignments (mainly in class time)
RESOURCES
All resources in the virtual classroom.
CAREER PATHWAY The skills and knowledge gained by studying Business can benefit students working in any business organisation or by those who are likely to own/run a business enterprise of their own in the future. Business is a great subject for anyone looking at any of the occupations related to Business Management, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing or Accountancy. Further study either at TAFE or at University can be undertaken in a variety of courses.
Topics covered included:
Why are markets needed and why are governments involved?
Why do consumers and businesses have both rights and responsibilities?
What may affect the ways people work now and in the future?
How do different businesses respond to opportunities in the market?
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
It is recommended that students have an interest in the topics being studied in this subject
Students taking this subject should be organised, logical and able to pay attention to detail.
Students require their own BYOx device.
BusinessY
ea
r 8
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL COSTS: Subject to availability, the cost of attending performances and excursions COURSE OVERVIEW Year 8 Drama incorporates a wide variety of experiences, including possible study of Fractured Fairytales, Reader’s Theatre, Puppetry, Theatre for Young People and Melodrama. Learning experiences and assessment are organised according to the three dimensions of Forming (shaping dramatic action), Presenting (performing) and Responding (analysis and evaluation of performance). COURSE OUTLINE
Drama is an art form that is highly accessible and relevant to young people. It is a mode of learning that challenges students and allows them to find alternative means of expression.
Drama builds skills in:
Vocal techniques
Movement and expression
Group work
Performance techniques
Confidence
Self-discipline
Concentration
Analytical thinking
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Assessment will be balanced over the term and is likely to include
Written Forming – e.g. scriptwriting or set/costume design
Group Presenting –group performance
Written Responding – e.g. review of performance or weekly reflections
RESOURCES
Class texts & documents are provided through Resource Hire Scheme and via access to the
virtual classroom.
CAREER PATHWAY Specific, industry-based occupations for students of The Arts are available for those who wish to pursue their passion in those fields. Skills and knowledge gained through arts subjects are valuable for all occupations and enable students to build proficiency in creative thinking, problem solving, confidence and collaboration. Drama is also a good introductory course for those who may wish to pursue further studies in Senior Drama.
DramaY
ea
r 8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
Students must have a willingness to participate cooperatively and reliably in group work.
A readiness to have fun while developing important skills.
Respect for all class members and teacher.
Q
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL FEES: Nil COURSE OVERVIEW The English course conforms to the Australian Curriculum requirements using primarily the Curriculum to the Classroom (C2C) resources provided by Education Queensland. Students read, view, manipulate and create a variety of information and literary texts. The course focuses on developing student skills in the areas of language, literacy and literature. COURSE OUTLINE
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment occurs typically every 5 weeks. A variety of techniques will be used including:
Assignments
Exams
Spoken tasks
RESOURCES
Class texts provided through Resource Hire Scheme
Units covered include:
Exploring media texts
Issues in a novel
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
Television drama
Digital and literary adaptations
Reading and comprehending a homepage
English
Ye
ar
8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
Students in year 8 English should be prepared with appropriate equipment, including a dedicated English notebook, pens, ruler, highlighters, scissors and glue. ICT devices are an essential part of English classwork.
Students must be prepared to complete regular homework and devote reasonable time outside class to assignment work.
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL FEES: Nil COURSE OVERVIEW Health and Physical Education offers experiential learning, with a curriculum that is relevant, engaging, contemporary, physically active, enjoyable and developmentally appropriate. Integral to Health and Physical Education is the acquisition of movement skills, concepts and strategies that enable students to confidently and competently participate in a range of physical activities. In Health and Physical Education students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to support them to be resilient, to develop a strong sense of self, to build and maintain satisfying relationships, to make health-enhancing decisions in relation to their health and physical activity participation, and to develop health literacy competencies in order to enhance their own and others’ health and wellbeing. COURSE OUTLINE
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment will be balanced over the two years. A variety of techniques will be used including:
Written examinations (theoretical and practical)
Assignments
Practical Work
RESOURCES
Class text provided through Resource Hire Scheme
CAREER PATHWAY Health and Physical Education is a good introductory course for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of Human Movements and Personal Training. This could be undertaken at a University or TAFE level.
Personal Health
Outdoor Recreational Activities
Physical Skills relevant to a variety of sports
Study of the Human body when participating in physical activity
Community Health
Team work and sportsmanship
Health and Physical Education
Ye
ar
8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
It is recommended that students have achieved a sound achievement in English
Students taking this subject should be organised and willing to participate in physical activity
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL FEES: Option of excursions may occur in the Geography units COURSE OVERVIEW Our Humanities course conforms to the Australian Curriculum requirements using primarily the Curriculum to the Classrooom (C2C) resources provided by Education Queensland and supplemented with Pearson’s digital online and customised textbooks. Humanities has two main discipline areas of History and Geography. History helps us to understand our past and the impact it still has on us today. History allows students to experience countless situations which stimulate the imagination and creativity. Geography integrates knowledge from the natural sciences and humanities to build a holistic understanding of the physical and human world. Students learn to question why the world is the way it is, to reflect on their relationships and responsibilities for the world and to propose action designed to shape a sustainable future. Humanities lessons involve a variety of activities – information gathering, source analysis, graphing, class discussion, pair/group work, and computer investigation of topics. Skills developed will include the ability to think critically and evaluate; to analyse information and sources, to conduct research, and to express views both orally and written on the topics being studied. COURSE OUTLINE Humanities is divided into two, 6 month discipline areas.
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment will include a variety of techniques including:
Short answer tests – content, practical geographical skills, analysis of sources
Research assignment
Multimodal presentation RESOURCES
Pearson Customised North textbook and class booklets provided through Resource Hire Scheme
CAREER PATHWAY This subject forms a good basis for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of the Humanities. This could be undertaken at a University or TAFE level. This subject can lead the student into the following senior subjects and then into their more specific career areas;
Ancient History – tourism, research, museum… Geography – mining, environmental studies, agriculture … Legal Studies – law, business, social work... Modern History – journalism, politics, military…
History discipline
Medieval Europe
Japan under the Shogun
Spanish in the Americas
Geography discipline
Landforms and landscapes (tectonics/coastal)
Changing Nations (urbanisation)
Humanities and Social ScienceY
ea
r 8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
It is recommended that students have achieved a sound achievement in English.
Students taking this subject will be required to complete homework on a regular basis as well as assignments.
Students need to bring a BYOx device to school each day.
Q
COST: $30 in addition to the School Resource Hire Scheme
COURSE OVERVIEW: The course introduces students to wood and metal technologies across a 10 week program. With focus on skills development, students will undertake activities which also cover workshop inductions, safety, tools and equipment, reading drawings and a basic design process. The three fields of study involve the use of Timber technology, metal technology and computer modelling (CAD) utilising basic design. Students are assessed on their class work projects, theory tests and design folio.
COURSE OUTLINE
WORKSHOP SAFETY
INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN
TOOL IDENTIFICATION
BASIC WORKSHOP PRACTICES
BASIC FRAME CONSTRUCTION
SHEET METAL MARKING
PAN BRAKE
INTRO TO LATHE
METAL MANIPULATION
ELECTRONICS
DESIGN FOLIO
MATERIALS/HARDWARE
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING
PLASTICS – COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURE (3D PRINTING)
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment will be balanced over the 10 weeks. A variety of techniques will be used including:
Examinations
Practical work
Design folio RESOURCES
Class text provided through Resource Hire Scheme
Closed leather/vinyl shoes.
An apron is not compulsory but desirable.
CAREER PATHWAY A good introductory course for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of cabinetmaking, carpentry, wood machinist, upholstery, fitter and turner, boilermaker (welder), metal fabricator, diesel fitter, plumber, sheet metal worker, electrician and industrial designer.
Industrial Technology & DesignY
ea
r 8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
It is recommended that students have achieved a sound achievement in English
Students taking this subject should be able to follow Workplace Health and Safety Guidelines and Workshop Operating Procedures.
Q
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme
COURSE OVERVIEW This subject develops students’ knowledge and skills at using ICT’s as problem solving tools. ICT is designed to provide students with a general introduction to the field of information technology by using a variety of hardware and software. Students are introduced to the skills of computer programming and game design & development. This subject requires students to work collaboratively and individually on specific tasks and learning activities completed in class. COURSE OUTLINE
Topics covered included:
Design and 3D printing
Making circuits and programming using Arduino
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Assessment will be balanced over the term. A variety of techniques may be used including:
Computerised responses
Assignments
RESOURCES
Spark Fun electronic kits
CAREER PATHWAY Further study either at TAFE or at University can be undertaken in a variety of courses associated with Information Technology. These areas of study could include: systems technicians & manager, network design, programming and software design.
Information, Communication & Technologies
Ye
ar
8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
It is recommended that students have an interest in the topics being studied in this subject
Students taking this subject should be organised, logical and able to pay attention to detail
Students must enjoy working with computers and other ICT equipment
Q
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme
ADDITIONAL FEES: Nil COURSE OVERVIEW The 6 month course builds upon basic knowledge gained in previous study of Japanese and seeks to further develop and deepen the vocabulary and communication skills of students. Cultural aspects of Japan are embedded within each unit and encourage interest and understanding of Japanese society. COURSE OUTLINE
Topics studied are drawn from the following –
Popular culture (anime)
Traditional culture (folklore/urban legends/history/festivals etc)
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Reading and translating Japanese script (hiragana, katana and kanji)
Listening tests
Written tasks and exams using Japanese script
Speaking Japanese
RESOURCES
Resources supplied through Resource Scheme.
CAREER PATHWAY An ability to speak Japanese would assist students who are interested in the following careers - international business/law; translating, tourism, diplomatic …
Japanese
Ye
ar
8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
Willingness to learn a foreign language and its culture
Students require a basic to good knowledge of hiragana script.
Students will need to be self-motivated and organised as this subject requires work to be completed at home
Students need to bring a BYOx device each day.
Q
COST: Subject levies may apply
ADDITIONAL FEES: Students will be required to provide ingredients for weekly cooking tasks
COURSE OVERVIEW: Students will undertake one term of study from the Design and Technologies area, with a focus on food and fibre production
COURSE OUTLINE:
Students will undertake design projects and research to produce a collection of work for assessment, from related design solutions from within the food and fibre production context.
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY:
Assessment will be balanced utilising a variety of techniques including:
Short response
Practical tasks, explanation of process
Evaluations of processes and products
Collection of work
RESOURCES:
BOYD for resource and class materials
Display folder
CAREER PATHWAY: Lifestyle Technologies is an introductory course for further studies in food, nutrition, community services, textile and fashion design areas.
Lifestyle TechnologiesY
ea
r 8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
It is recommended that students have an interest in aspects of food, nutrition and textiles.
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
This is a core subject and a requirement for all students undertaking Year 8
COST: Nil with participation in School Resource Hire Scheme.
ADDITIONAL FEES: If extension students wish to enter the Australian Mathematics Competition or ICAS mathematics competition a small entry fee will have to be paid. COURSE OVERVIEW Year 8 Mathematics at North Bundaberg State High school follows the Australian Curriculum and builds on skills and understanding students have developed in Year 7. COURSE OUTLINE
Number:
Establish the index laws
The concept of pi, 𝜋 and other irrational numbers
Increase or decrease quantities by a given percentage
Rates and ratios Algebra:
Distributive law
Factorisation (numerical factors only)
Plot linear relationships and solve linear equations Measurement:
Perimeter/area of parallelograms, trapeziums, rhombuses, kites and circles
Volume of rectangular and triangular prisms
Time, including 12- and 24- hour time zones
Congruence of triangles Statistics and Probability:
Complementary probability
Two-way tables and Venn diagrams
Censuses, samples and observations
Variation of sample means drawn from the same population
Effect of outliers on measures of central tendency
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Written examinations at the end of each term.
One assignment per semester, typically an investigation.
RESOURCES
Class text provided through Resource Hire Scheme; photocopied resources and worksheets.
Students require a scientific calculator, preferably the Casio FX82 series or Texas Instruments TI-
30XB.
CAREER PATHWAY Studying mathematics can lead to a variety of career paths in areas including: mathematics, science, medicine, mining, engineering, information technology, finance, business and economics.
Mathematics
Ye
ar
8
Q
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme
ADDITIONAL FEES: Excursions
COURSE OVERVIEW
This subject is assessed exclusively by the products that students will produce focusing on the
medium of comics students incorporate photos and images to create narratives and characters that
communicate important messages to the audience.
COURSE OUTLINE
This subject focuses on communication and representation.
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Assessment will be balanced over the semester. A variety of techniques will be used including:
Assignments/ Practical Work/ Theory
RESOURCES
Class text provided through Resource Hire Scheme
USB
CAREER PATHWAY
Specific, industry based occupations for students of the Arts are available for those who wish to
pursue their passions in those fields. Skills and knowledge gained through arts subjects are valuable
for all occupations, and enable students to build proficiency in creative thinking, problem solving,
confidence and collaboration.
Topics covered included:
Animation
Anime (Japanese animated productions featuring hand-drawn or computer animation)
Comics
Superheros
MediaY
ea
r 8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
It is recommended that students have an interest in the topic being studied in this subject.
Students taking this subject should be organised, logical and able to pay attention to detail.
Students should enjoy working with computers.
Q
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme
ADDITIONAL FEES:
COURSE OVERVIEW
Students will study and listen to music of the 21st century and have the opportunity to play and sing
using a variety of instruments. The instrument families will be explored, along with basic theory
concepts.
COURSE OUTLINE
Instrument families
Introductory music theory
Music of the 21st century
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
A variety of techniques will be used including:
Performances (small group)
RESOURCES
Class text provided through Resource Hire Scheme
CAREER PATHWAY
Music is a good introductory course for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of
music. This could be undertaken at a university or TAFE level. This subject can lead the student into
the following areas; musician, working in recording studios, music teaching, song writing.
MusicY
ea
r 8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
It would be an advantage if students can play an instrument/sing, or have a strong willing to
learn one.
Q
COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme
ADDITIONAL FEES: Bus fare for local excursion
COURSE OVERVIEW
Science provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of important science concepts and
processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of science’s contribution to our culture and
society, and its applications in our lives. The curriculum supports students to develop the scientific
knowledge, understandings and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues and
to participate, if they so wish, in science-related careers.
In addition to its practical applications, learning science is a valuable pursuit in its own right. Students can
experience the joy of scientific discovery and nurture their natural curiosity about the world around them. In
doing this, they develop critical and creative thinking skills and challenge themselves to identify questions
and draw evidence-based conclusions using scientific methods. The wider benefits of this “scientific literacy”
are well established, including giving students the capability to investigate the natural world and changes
made to it through human activity.
COURSE OUTLINE
Students engage in units on Physics (forces, energy and motion), Chemistry (matter, reactions,
atomic theory and the periodic table), Biology (cells, body systems, ecosystems, evolution and
genetics) and Earth Science (rocks, plate tectonic, the universe and global systems) in each of
Years 8, 9 and 10. They will learn through a wide variety of learning strategies, including practical
experiments. Students usually complete 3 assessment tasks each semester.
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
A variety of techniques will be used including:
Written examinations
Research Assignments
Experimental Investigations and Reports
RESOURCES
Class text provided through Resource Hire Scheme
CAREER PATHWAY
Science is a good introductory course for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of
Science. This could be undertaken at a University or TAFE level. This subject can lead the student
into the following areas: medicine; engineering; teaching; nursing; pharmacy; research; astronomy;
veterinary science; electrical trades; environmental science; and many more.
ScienceY
ea
r 8
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.
Students taking this subject should strive to be organised, logical and to pay attention to detail.
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