Year 9 and 10 History

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) department invites students to explore the very experience of being human. Through subjects such as Business, Geography, History and Legal Studies, students gain insight into the cultural, economic, environmental, and philosophical dimensions that have shaped the past and the present. By developing their critical inquiry skills, students can deter​mine how decisions that are made (both historical and into the future) contribute to our species' well-being.​​

Subject descript​​​​ion

The study of History offers a way for our species to look in on itself to determine how the past has informed our present, and how our understanding of the present can lead to a better future. What it means to be human, what it means to be a good human and what it means to be a human on a finite planet, are central to our investigations. 

History is a compulsory subject for one semester in both Year 9 and Year 10​.

What it will help students​​ do

Importantly, History equips students with a range of skills and a disposition to actively engage in creating a better society. Studying History allows students to examine the past an​d understand the effects of events and people, and how this has shaped our world today. Students are enabled to empathise with others, and to interpret perspectives of our past, present, and future. 

Skills develop​​ed​

Through studying History, students will develop the ability to: 

• Ask critical questions 
• Analyse, evaluate, and interpret sources 
• Communicate effectively across cultures 
• Understand how and why perspectives vary. 

Out of class require​​ments

Homework and assessments to be completed via QLearn as required.

What’s important f​​​or this subject

An open and questioning mind about the past, present, and future will build capacity for students to be successful learners, confident and creative individuals and informed globally aware citizens.

Course Outline and Asses​sment