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BERWICK COLLEGE
2021 CURRICULUM GUIDE
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Improving the Learning
2021 JUNIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE YEARS 7 – 9
Berwick College is known for its ability to provide individual curriculum programs that meet the varying needs of our
students. It is a priority of the college that we support our students in their social, emotional and academic
development, so that they are prepared to meet the challenges of an ever changing educational landscape.
”All that we do is in the best interests of our students”
Principal: Ms. Kerri Bolch
Assistant Principal: Mr. Mark Woodbridge
Assistant Principal: Ms. Alison Birkett
Assistant Principal: Mr. James Doble
Assistant Principal: Ms. Cassandra Marinopoulos
Junior School Leader: Ms. Michelle Lewis
Applied Learning: Mr. Julian Walton
Careers VET & Business Partnerships: Ms. Karen Crawley
High Achievers Program: Ms. Kylie Duncan
Student Learning Leaders
CHISHOLM Ms. Amy Hooper and Ms. Jodie Owen
DUNLOP Ms. Rebecca Hann and Mr. Jake Uhlenberg
FLYNN Mr. Vaughan Chaplin and Mr. Adam Nettleingham
FROST Mr Matthew Oke and Ms. Alex Rees
HOLLOWS Ms. Deana Mihalos and Mr. Neil Gould
KENNY Ms. Irena Arney and Ms. Melissa Zuccolo
MONASH Mr. Paul Roberts and Ms Lucy Tusan
O’DONOGHUE Mr. Jesse Nugent and Ms. Bree Villela
Domain Leaders
ENGLISH Ms. Virginia Danahay
MATHEMATICS Ms. Melissa Baron
ARTS Ms. Danni Vitalich
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Nick Costantino
HUMANITIES Mr. Kane Armistead and Ms. Erin Silfo
SCIENCE Ms. Michelle Berwick
TECHNOLOGY Ms. Carla Diaz
LOTE Ms. Sasha Lanyon
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.gov.au 3|P a g e
LEARNING AT BERWICK COLLEGE
THE CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our team guides curriculum development across whole school programs. To achieve our school values we aim to develop
curriculum that engages students, maximises learning outcomes and stimulates learning.
Department of College Service Standards Guiding principles of
Education and Training Berwick College aims to provide a Berwick College’s
learning community through:
goals: educational philosophy
EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING
• To improve the “Berwick College fosters the pursuit of As students come to the end of
opportunities for all knowledge and skills. We strive to do their journey at Berwick College
learners without exception our best, we consider new ideas and we aim for them to:
encourage best practice, and we select
• To improve student skills our learning opportunities.” • Possess the life skills which
and achieve gains in ORDERLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT enable them to face
achievement in Literacy, “Berwick College aims to provide a challenges with confidence,
Maths and Science safe, positive and respectful learning resilience, empathy and
environment for all students to realise respect.
• Ensure secondary schooling their learning potential”
is more inclusive, flexible RICH AND VARIED PATHWAYS • Be adaptable to change and
and engaging and equips “Berwick Collage aim to prepare each embrace continuous learning
young people for further person for diverse pathway choices through problem solving,
study and work and to make a successful transition creativity and thinking
into further education, training and critically.
• To strengthen leadership employment.
and professional practice POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS • Have a continuing sense of
across all services “We treat others with consideration community, both locally and
and understanding, we are truthful globally, and an awareness of
• To work closely and openly and trustworthy and we work with the importance of the
with our communities, others.” environment.
service providers and staff PERSONAL GROWTH
“We meet our expectations, we are
accountable for our actions and we
work with effort, energy and
persistence.”
Excellence in Learning Inquiry – Our Learning
Orderly Learning Environment Cooperation – Our Community
Berwick College ICARE Rich and Varied Pathways Achievement – Our Growth
Values: Personal Growth Resilience – Our Character
Positive Relationships Empathy – Our Awareness
Students are at the centre of our practices
We endeavour to ensure that every student has their learning needs catered for as an individual.
Personalisation
We link the key elements of our programs, policies and our processes to create settings where students and
teachers know each other better.
Community engagement
We communicate effectively with members of our college community and we network and develop partnerships
locally and globally.
Relational learning
We view all learning as relational. We focus on building relationships that support life-long learning. We link the
key elements of our programs, policies and our processes to create settings where students and teachers know
each other better.
“All members of the Berwick College community work together
towards the realisation of the college principles, values and goals”.
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.gov.au 2|P a g eINTRODUCTION
Berwick College is a school that prides itself on being able to offer a range of study options that enable us to personalise a
student’s timetable based on their individual needs. We hope the information contained in this guide provides assistance in
choosing subjects into the senior years.
SUBJECTS BY DOMAIN AND YEAR LEVELS – JUNIOR SCHOOL
ENGLISH
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
07ENG 08ENG 09ENG 10ENG 11ENG 12ENG
English English English English English English
07LIT 08LIT 10LIT 11LIT 12LIT
Literacy Plus Literacy Plus Literature Literature Literature
10ENL
English Language
High Achievers Program High Achievers Program High Achievers Program High Achievers 11EAL01 12EAL01
Program English as an English as an
10HAE Additional Language Additional Language
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
07PEM 10PM1 11PEM 12PEM
Physical Education Superfit Physical Education Physical Education
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
10SRA
Surf Rescue
ADVANCE
08PEG 09PEG 10PEG
Physical Education Girls Physical Education Girls Physical Education
Girls
09PG1 10PG1
Healthy Me Girls Body and Soul Girls
08PEB 09PEB 10PEB
Physical Education Boys Physical Education Boys Physical Education
Boys
09PB1 10PB1
Racquet and striking Individual Activities
sports Boys Boys
09PB2
Codes of the World Boys
09PG2
Codes of the World Girls
09HHD 10GOL 11HHD 12HHD
Adolescence, Health & Game of Life Health and Human Health and Human
First Aid COMPULSORY Development – Units Development – Units 3
1&2 &4
09OES 10OES 11OES 12OES
Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Outdoor Outdoor
Environmental Environmental Studies
Studies – Units 1 & 2 – Units 3 & 4
VET Options Available – see page 6
Basketball Academy Basketball Academy Basketball Academy Basketball Academy Basketball Academy
07BBA 08BBA 09BBA 10BBA 11BBA
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.gov.au 3|P a g eHUMANITIES
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
07HUM 08HUM 09HUM 10GE1 11GEO 12GEO
You Rock You Rule Global Perspectives Geography of Biomes Geography – Geography Geography
and Interconnections Environment Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
and History –
Australia and the 10GE2
Modern World Geography -
Contrasts
10HI1 11HIS 12HIS
History – Battles History 20th Century History Revolutions
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
10HI2
History – Rights &
Freedom
11ACC 12ACC
Accounting Units 1 & 2 Accounting Units 3 & 4
10LAW 11LEG 12LEG
Law and Order Legal Studies Units 1 & 2 Legal Studies Units 3 & 4
09BUS 10BUS 11BUS 12BUS
Commerce and Business Basics Business Management Business Management
Society Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
10PHI 11PHI 12PHI
Philosophy Philosophy Units 1 & 2 Philosophy Units 3 & 4
10POL 11POL 12POL
Politics, People and Australian and Global Australian and Global
Power Politics Units 1 & 2 Politics Units 3 & 4
(2022)
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE)
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
07IND 08IND 09IND 10IND 11IND 12IND
Indonesian Indonesian Indonesian Indonesian Indonesian Indonesian
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
MATHEMATICS
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
07MAT 08MAT 09MAT 10MAG 11MAG 12MAF
Maths Maths Maths General Maths General Maths Further Maths
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
10MAM 11MAM 12MAM
Maths Methods Maths Methods Maths Methods
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
11MAS 12MAS
Specialist Maths Specialist Maths
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
10MAC
Consolidated Maths
SCIENCE
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
07SCI 08SCI 09SCI 10BIO 11BIO 12BIO
Science Science Science Biology Biology – Units 1 & 2 Biology – Units 3 & 4
10CHE 11CHE 12CHE
Chemistry Chemistry Units 1 & 2 Chemistry Units 3 & 4
10EVS 11EVS
Environmental Environmental Science
Science Units 1& 2
10PHY 11PHY 12PHY
Physics Physics Units 1& 2 Physics Units 3 & 4
10PSY 11PSY 12PSY
Psychology Psychology Units 1 & 2 Psychology Units 3 & 4
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.gov.au 4|P a g eTECHNOLOGY
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
07TEC 08FG1 10DTP 11DTT 12DTT
09FG2
Technology Fashion Garment Textiles: Pyjama Textiles Units 1 & 2 Textiles Units 3 & 4
Fashion Garment
Party
08PD1 09PD2 VET Options Available – see page 6
Product Design Product Design
11FOO 12FOO
Students will be 08FOO 09FO1 10FO1
Food Technology Food Technology
allocated a Eat in or Takeaway Eat for Life Catering
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
TECHNOLOGY elective 09FO2 10FO2
in Semester 1 and/or International Food Food for the Future
Semester 2 10FO3
Cook For Your Life
07DIT Digital 10DTW 11DTW 12DTW
Technology is 08WOO 09WOO
Technology Design Wood Technology Wood Technology
compulsory at Year 7 Design Wood Design Wood
Wood Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
08DMT 09DMT VET Options Available – see page 6
Creative Metals All Things Metal
08SYT 09SYA VET Options Available – see page 6
Systems Technology Systems Technology
Automotive
09SYM 10SYE VET Options Available – see page 6
Systems technology Electronics
mechatronics and
integrated
10ITR 11ITC 12ITA
09ITD
Reality Bytes Applied Computing Data Analytics
Discovering IT
Units 1 & 2 Unit 3 & 4
10ITP 12ITS
Inside Programming Software Development
Units 3 & 4
07DIT 08DIT 09DIT 10DIT
Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology
(compulsory)
THE ARTS
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
07ART Art 08ART 09ART 10ART 11ART 12ART
Art Art Art Art Units 1 & 2 Art Units 3 & 4
08SCU 09SCU 11SAG 12SAG
Sculpture Sculpture Studio Arts (General) Studio Arts (General)
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
Students will be 09PHO 10PHO 11SAP 12SAP
allocated an ART Photography Photography Studio Arts (Photography) Studio Arts (Photography)
elective in Semester 1 Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
and/or Semester 2 08VCD 09VCD 10VCD 11VCD 12VCD
Visual Communication Visual Visual Visual Communication Visual Communication
Design Communication Communication Design Design
Design Design Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
08DRA 09DRA 10THE 11THE 12THE
Drama Drama Theatre Production Theatre Studies Theatre Studies
Characterisation & Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
Role Play
08MED 09MED 10MED 11MED 12MED
Media Media - Film Studies Media Media Units 1 & 2 Media Units 3 & 4
08MUS 09MUS 10MUS 11MUS 12MUS
Music Music Music Music Performance Music Performance
Units 1 & 2 Units3 & 4
Dance Academy Dance Academy Dance Academy Dance Academy Dance Academy Dance Academy
07DAN 08DAN 09DAN 11VD1 11DAN VCE Dance 12DAN
VET Dance Units 1 & 2 VCE Dance
Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4
FLEXIBLE LEARNING PROGRAM
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
09FLP 10FLP VCAL VCAL
Flexible Learning Flexible Learning Applied Learning Applied Learning (Senior)
Program Program (Intermediate)
Program Overview Reference: Page 26
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.gov.au 5|P a g eVOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (VET)
Vocational Education and Training programs in the VCE or VCAL allows students to include vocational studies within their senior
secondary certificate. Each qualification provides an opportunity for students to develop an awareness of the world of work and
develop employability skills that will contribute to their career development journeys. Students undertake nationally recognised
training from nationally accredited training packages which contribute to their VCE or VCAL. VET is optional in year 10 and VCE
but essential in VCAL.
Some VET programs can provide students with an ATAR contribution. The number of VCE units and the ATAR contribution
available varies from program to program. More information about programs offering a study score can be located at
www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/scoredasses.aspx
Timetabled as an elective
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
11VA1
VET Automotive (1st Year)
11VC1
VET Construction Pathways (1st Year)
11VCS
Vet Community Services
11VOR
VET Outdoor Recreation
11VB1
VET Small Business (1st Year)
11VB2
VET Small Business (2nd year)
11VD1
VET Dance (Units 1&2)
12VD2
VET Dance (Units 2&3)
11VVA
VET Visual Arts
Blocked on Wednesday or Friday
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
VEAF1
VET Applied Fashion Design & Technology (1st year)
VEAF2
VET Applied Fashion Design & Technology (2nd year)
VECP1
VET Construction Pathways (1st year)
VECP2
VET Construction Pathways (2nd year)
VEET1
Vet Electrotechnology (1st year)
VEET2
Vet Electrotechnology (2nd year)
VETOR
VET Outdoor Recreation
VEAM1
VET Automotive (1st year)
VEAM2
VET Automotive (2nd year)
Head Start is a new initiative from the Victorian State Government to increase the number of students undertaking high quality,
Certificate III Apprenticeships and Traineeships, while still completing their senior secondary studies through flexible
arrangements.
Head Start Apprenticeships and Traineeships is a:
high quality pathway with more time spent on the job
ensure students complete VCE/VCAL alongside their apprenticeship/traineeship
focus on key qualifications in high-demand industries with strong employment pathways
provide intensive support to students and employers through Head Start staff, all the way through the program
What are the benefits?
employers are enabled to train and mentor young apprentices and trainees who are ready for work, and who will also
have higher levels of literacy, numeracy and employability skills;
the number of qualified apprentices and trainees in growing trades and industries;
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.gov.au 6|P a g ePROGRESS & PATHWAYS IN MATHEMATICS
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 7|P a g eCurriculum planning information years 7–9
Year 7 Year 9
English Compulsory English Compulsory
Mathematics Compulsory Mathematics Compulsory
Science Compulsory Science Compulsory
Humanities Compulsory Humanities Compulsory
Digital Technology Compulsory
Indonesian Compulsory The Art Electives Technology Electives
Literacy Plus Select Entry Art Fashion Garments
Health and Physical Education Compulsory Sculpture Eat for Life
Photography Design Wood
Students will study a variety of ART & TECHNOLOGY subjects Visual Communication & Design International Food
throughout the year. Drama Systems Technology
Students do not choose an elective at Year 7. Film Studies All things Metal
Music (Whole Year) Automotive
Dance Academy Digital Technology
Dance Academy Select Entry Discovering IT
Basketball Academy Select Entry Product Design
High Achievers Program Select Entry
Health & Physical Education
Year 8 PE Girls Health & First Aid
English Compulsory PE Boys Basketball Academy (Whole Year)
Mathematics Compulsory Healthy Me (Girls) Outdoor Education
Science Compulsory Racquet & Striking Sports (Boys) Codes of the World (Boys & Girls)
Humanities Compulsory
Indonesian Compulsory Other Electives
Literacy Plus Commences Semester 1 Art Fashion Garments
Health and Physical Education Compulsory Sculpture Eat for Life
Photography Design Wood
The Arts Electives Technology Electives Visual Communication & Design International Food
Art Eat in or Takeaway Drama Systems Technology
Sculpture Design Wood Film Studies All things Metal
Visual Communication & Design Creative Metals Music (Whole Year) Automotive
Drama Systems Technology Outdoor Education Digital Technology
Media Digital Technology PE Boys Discovering IT
Music Fashion Garments Healthy Me (Girls) Commerce
Product Design Racquet & Striking Sports (Boys) PE Girls
Codes of the World (Boys & Girls) Health & First Aid
Indonesian (Whole Year) Product Design
Other Electives
Art Fashion Garments
Sculpture Eat in or Takeaway Flexible Learning Program (FLP)
Visual Communication and Design Design Wood English (Literacy) Humanities
Drama Creative Metals Mathematics (Numeracy) Science
Media Systems Technology Inquiry based learning (IBL)
Music Digital Technology Any four (4) electives from the 'other electives list'
Product Design
Students will Select four (4) Units for the year - two (2) per
Students will Select six (6) Units for the year - three (3) per semester: one (1)
semester: one (1) Arts Elective, one (1) Technology Elective
Arts Elective, one (1) Technology Elective, one (1) Physical Education
and two (2) other electives from the Art and Technology lists.
Elective and three (3) other electives. Student cannot choose a subject twice.
Student cannot choose a subject twice.
Dance is a whole year subject, this will make up two (2) units. Dance, Indonesian, Music and Basketball are whole year subjects, this will
Students will ONLY choose from the Other electives list. make up two (2) units out of the six (6) units required.
Dance Academy Select Entry Dance Academy Arts Elective
Basketball Academy Select Entry Basketball Academy PE Elective
High Achievers Program Select Entry High Achievers Program Select Entry
Flexible Learning Program Select Entry
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 8|P a g eYEAR 7 SUBJECTS High Achievers Program
Reference: Page 25
ENGLISH HEALTH & PHYSICAL
English
07ENG EDUCATION
The year 7 English program aims to reinforce and develop Physical Education - Mixed
the skills established in primary school using scaffolding and
extending students to become competent in reading,
07PEM
writing, speaking and listening. Students are assessed Students develop fine motor skills in Physical Education
regarding the main strands of English. classes with a focus on skill development and skill
acquisition. Students participate in skill drills and modified
Semester 1 games to develop their spatial awareness and skill execution
Students commence their study of Secondary English by across invasion, striking, and net and wall sports. Students
completing a range of introductory tasks and activities that also participate in a gymnastics program and athletics
help students orient themselves at Berwick College. ‘Making program, as well as fitness testing to develop their physical
the Change’ unit encourages students to consider various capacities. The health course in year 7 covers bullying, social
changes that a person may experience in their life. Students media, puberty, smoking, and alcohol.
also develop their understanding of narrative writing and
produce creative pieces that contain the theme of change. Basketball Academy
To further develop their analytical writing, students read Reference: Page 24
extended texts and produce essays that examine
characters, themes and ideas. Persuasive writing is a focus, HUMANITIES
allowing students to incorporate a range of strategies in
their writing to engage and convince a target audience. You Rock! You Rule!
07HUM
Semester 2
Semester 1:
Students are encouraged to build their vocabulary during a
In year 7 Humanities, students complete Geography and
descriptive writing unit. They develop their ability to use the
Economics and Business Units. Geography students learn to
five senses in their writing to help produce engaging texts.
describe geographical processes that influence the
After reading a range of texts, students continue to extend
characteristics of places. They study water and liveability to
their reading and comprehension abilities as well as their
explain how people change places and environments. In the
analytical essay writing skills. A study of film provides
study of water, students look at local, regional and global
students with the opportunity to explore a range of text
issues. In Economics and Business, students plan, develop
modalities including stop motion animation. This unit also
and complete inquiry- based questions about an economic
builds on existing skills and knowledge pertaining to film
or business issue, and complete an investigation.
techniques and narrative structures.
Semester 2:
Literacy Plus In year 7 Humanities, students complete History and Civics
07LIT and Citizenship units. Students investigate the Ancient Past
and look at how historians and archaeologists investigate
Throughout the year, students focus on the ability to read,
History. Additionally Ancient Egypt is uncovered through
write and understand texts. There is an emphasis on the key terminology such as beliefs, values, individuals, contacts
behaviours that support reading and the strategies that and conflicts. Finally, the Asian World depth study gives
promote comprehension, including vocabulary students a chance to develop an understanding of the
knowledge. Students plan, draft and publish imaginative, development and influence of a civilisation close to home.
informative and persuasive texts demonstrating increasing In the Civics and Citizenship Unit, students look at the rights
and responsibilities that all Australians share and how we
control over text structures and language features. They
work together to shape our Nation.
look at the stages within the writing process and understand
that paragraphs are a key organisational feature of written
texts. They re-visit rules of the English language surrounding
grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 9|P a g eSemester 2:
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN This unit builds on the skills and understanding developed
in Semester 1 and seeks to consolidate and extend
ENGLISH - Indonesian students’ knowledge of mathematical concepts. Students
will be involved in project work and problem solving.
Indonesian “Kenalkan Saya”
Emphasis is placed on learning to use the calculator
07IND efficiently, further developing a good work ethic through
Semester 1: class tasks and a regular homework program, as well as
This is an introduction to Indonesian language and culture, cooperative group work. There is a focus on developing
focusing on personal identity and friendship. Students learn knowledge of numbers through various activities including
to communicate through the four skills of speaking, On-Demand Testing and NAPLAN-style tasks. Topics include
listening, reading and writing. By the end of the semester Fractions and Percentages, Geometry, Algebra and
students will be able to introduce themselves and ask and Equations, Probability, Measurement and Algorithmic
answer questions about personal details, likes and dislikes, Thinking.
describe their friends and the activities they like to do. They
also learn to count to ten and greet others in a culturally SCIENCE
appropriate manner. Students also have an opportunity to
explore aspects of Indonesian culture that interest them, Science
and develop responses that compare and contrast cultures. 07SCI
In this subject students are introduced to the many skills
Semester 2: required of good scientists, including observing, analysing
Building on the skills and knowledge acquired in semester and recording experimental data. A great emphasis is placed
one, this unit introduces school life in Indonesia, and on conducting experiments, investigating scientific
encourages students to compare their own experiences phenomena and working safely in a laboratory.
with those of their Indonesian peers. Students further
develop the four macro skills, speaking, listening, reading In Chemistry students will use the particle model to predict,
and writing. By the end of the semester students can discuss compare and explain the physical and chemical properties
school timetables and facilities, their social life and their and behaviours of substances. They describe and apply
favourite aspects of school. They also learn to give their techniques to separate pure substances from mixtures. In
address and use numbers greater than ten. The themes of Biology students will analyse the relationship between
friendship, family, patriotism and Indonesian sporting structure and function of cells and they identify and classify
culture are explored through creative, researched living things. They explain how living organisms can be
responses to the film ‘Garuda di Dadaku’. classified into major taxonomic groups based on observable
similarities and differences. In Physics students will predict,
MATHEMATICS represent and analyse the effects of unbalanced forces,
including Earth’s gravity, on motion. They model how the
Mathematics relative positions of Earth, the Sun and the Moon affect
07MAT phenomena on Earth. Students learn to distinguish between
Semester 1: different types of simple machines
This unit consolidates students’ Primary School
mathematical knowledge and understanding. It provides a
foundation for furthering their mathematical skills through
TECHNOLOGY
project work and problem solving. Emphasis is placed upon 07TEC
learning to use the calculator efficiently, developing a good Students will be allocated a Technology
work ethic through class tasks and a regular homework
program, as well as cooperative group work. There is a focus elective in Semester 1 and /or Semester 2
on developing knowledge of numbers through various
activities including On-Demand Testing and NAPLAN-style Digital Technology
tasks. Topics include Whole Numbers, Polygons, Solids and
07DIT
Transformations, Statistics, Number Properties and
Students plan and manage different phases of digital
Patterns and Decimals
projects. Students define and address complex problems in
terms of functional and non-functional requirements.
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 10 | P a g eStudents design and evaluate user experiences and skills by examining the text’s characters, themes and plot.
algorithms. Students design and implement modular Students present their knowledge on a range of topics in
programs, including an object-oriented program, using formal and informal oral presentations. Students compose
algorithms and data structures involving modular functions written and spoken persuasive texts that explore a range of
that reflect the relationships of real world data and data contemporary issues.
entities. Students create interactive solutions for sharing
ideas and information online, taking into account social Semester 2
contexts and legal responsibilities. Students define and
Students have a variety of opportunities to expand their
troubleshoot real world problems, taking into account
critical and analytical responses to novel, film and social or
functional and non-functional requirements including
environmental issues. Students concentrate on improving
interviewing technology users to identify needs. Students
the accuracy and coherence of their writing as they refine
analyse simple compression of data and how content and
their planning, drafting and proof reading skills. Exploration
data are separated from presentation
of film, including characterisation, themes and techniques
allows students to engage with multi-modal forms of
THE ARTS communication. Students continue to develop their
Students will be allocated an ART elective narrative writing skills and extend their vocabulary when
descriptively establishing settings and characterisation.
in Semester 1 and/or Semester 2
Art Year 8: Literacy Plus
07ART 08LIT
Students use a range of starting points to develop real,
imaginary and abstract ideas. In this course, students Reading/Viewing - Students will focus on the ability to read
explore and communicate ideas using a range of media, text, process it, and understand its meaning. There will be
materials and technologies. Students cover the two an emphasis on the behaviours that support reading and the
dimensions; creating and making, and exploring and
strategies that support a "good reader" to comprehend the
responding. Students learn and explore a range of art forms.
Including, but not limited to: meaning behind the text, including vocabulary knowledge
Painting as well as text comprehension.
Drawing
Visual communication Writing - Students will learn about how texts are made
Ceramics cohesive through the use of linking devices including
All topics require research, drawing, planning and pronoun reference and text connectives. They will explore
presentation. Art production, art appreciation and the how sentences can be enriched through the use of noun
workbook all contribute to assessment. groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional
phrases. The students will re-visit rules of the English
Dance Academy Language surrounding grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Reference: Page 24 They will look at the stages within the Writing Process (Pre-
writing, Drafting, Revising, Editing and Publishing) and
YEAR 8 SUBJECTS understand that paragraphs are a key organisational feature
of written texts.
ENGLISH Speaking/Listening - Students will explore differences
between the language of opinion and feeling. They will
English have an opportunity to plan, rehearse and deliver a
08ENG presentation for a particular purpose.
Semester 1
Weightings
Students engage with an instructional writing unit that aims
- Reading/Viewing – 35%
to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding the stylistic
- Writing – 35%
features of informative texts. The unit concentrates on the - Speaking/Listening – 30%
development of clear and precise instructions as well as
targeting a specific audience with a desired outcome.
Students analyse a novel and build on their essay writing
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 11 | P a g eSemester 2
HUMANITIES
Students compose and analyse written and spoken
persuasive texts that explore a range of contemporary
Global Perspectives
Australian issues. Students are introduced to the 08HUM
identification and analysis of persuasive strategies in Semester 1:
advertisements and articles, allowing them to engage with In year 8 Humanities, students complete Geography,
a range of issues. Students extend their ability to critically Economics and Business units. Students explain geographic
and analytically read and respond to fictional texts when processes that influence the characteristics of places. They
they are introduced to a comparative study of Lewis Carrol’s identify geographically significant questions, use a variety of
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and Time Burton’s ‘Alice geographic media, observe and record information out in
in Wonderland’. This unit asks students to compare the plot, the field and analyse data to describe spatial patterns that
impact on society.
characters, themes and ideas in both texts and allows them
to start considering the deliberately constructed nature of Students study Coastal Landforms and Management as well
the text and the role of text type in how a story is told. as Changing Nations in the Asia Pacific region. In Economics
Students concentrate on improving the accuracy and and Business, students plan, develop and complete inquiry-
coherence of their writing as they refine their planning, based questions about an economic or business issue, and
drafting and proof reading skills. complete an investigation. They investigate the rights and
responsibility of consumers to achieve financial goals.
High Achievers Program Semester 2:
Reference: Page 25
In year 8 Humanities, students complete both History and
Civics and Citizenship. In History they study from the end of
HEALTH & PHYSICAL the ancient period to the beginning of the modern period.
The first depth study looks at Medieval Europe delving into
EDUCATION the way of life, significant developments, roles of different
social groups and hierarchical structure of society,
Physical Education architecture, crime and punishment, military and defence
08PEG/08PEB systems and the dominance of the Catholic Church.
The year 8 Physical Education course includes motor skill
Students also focus on the Black Death and its impact on
development and sport and health education. Students
medieval society. The second depth study focusses on the
continue to refine their motor skills, game knowledge, and
Spanish conquests of the Americas, particularly, the Aztecs
offensive and defensive skills across a range of invasion,
and the destruction of their culture due to conquistadors. In
striking, and net and wall sports. In the sport education
the Civics and Citizenship Unit, students look at the rights
component students are placed into teams and participate
and responsibilities that all Australians share and how we
in a round robin competition. All students participate in
work together to shape our Nation. They have learnt to
athletics, gymnastics, and cross country trials. A ‘Player of
‘agree or disagree’ after gaining an understanding of our
the Day’ award is given to students who display
political and legal systems. As informed citizens, they can
sportsmanship, excellent attitude and effort. The health
promote the values of freedom, respect, compassion and
course in year 8 covers the topics of self-esteem, anxiety,
equality.
resilience, drugs and sex education.
Basketball Academy LANGUAGES OTHER THAN
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ENGLISH - Indonesian
Year 8: Indonesian
08IND
Semester 1:
This unit further develops students’ basic Indonesian
communication skills, focusing on Indonesian food culture
and family.
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 12 | P a g eBy the end of the semester students will be able to use abilities to interpret worded problems as well as non-
Indonesian to read, write about and discuss several aspects calculator methods to solve mathematical tasks. There is a
of eating out in Indonesia. These include planning to meet, focus on developing knowledge of number through various
ordering food and describing the smells and flavours of local activities including on-demand testing and NAPLAN-style
dishes. They also learn to tell the time and describe their tasks. Topics include Directed Numbers, Fractions,
family. By researching an aspect of Indonesian food culture Decimals and Percentages, Statistics, Ratios and Rates,
and developing a creative or informative video, students Measurement and Pythagoras’ Theorem and Algebra.
further their intercultural knowledge. Students view the
travel series Wondernesia and conduct research in order to Semester 2:
gain insight into the cultural experiences available in This unit builds on the skills and understanding developed
Indonesia. in Semester 1 and seeks to consolidate and extend students’
knowledge of mathematical concepts. Students are
involved in project work and problem solving applications.
Semester 2: Building on the skills and knowledge acquired
Further development of a sound work ethic is encouraged
in semester one, this unit further develops language
through class tasks and a regular homework program, as
concerning family life and introduces holidaying in Bali as an
well as co-operative group work. Emphasis is placed upon
area of study. Through researching traditional housing and
efficient calculator use as well as strengthening students’
developing a homestay advertisement or blog, students
abilities to interpret worded problems as well as non-
explore Indonesian traditional lifestyles and culture. By the
calculator methods to solve mathematical tasks. There is a
end of the semester students will be able to use Indonesian
focus on developing students’ knowledge of number
to describe pets and discuss both Indonesian and Australian
through various activities including On-Demand Testing and
housing. They can also read, write about and discuss holiday
NAPLAN-style tasks. Topics include Equations, Probability,
plans as well as the tourist experience in Bali. Students
Lines, Shapes and Solids, Straight Line Graphs and
compare and contrast their own travel experiences with
Transformation and Congruence.
those of peers and teachers who have travelled to Bali to
further develop intercultural awareness. They also engage
in popular Indonesian film culture by viewing the 2013 film SCIENCE
Mika. The themes of family, friendship, and discrimination
in Indonesia are explored through creative, researched
Year 8: Science
responses to this film. 08SCI
In Year 8 Science students build on their knowledge and
Victorian School of Languages skills developed during year 7. They extend themselves by
planning their own experiments, identifying variables to be
The Victorian School of Languages also offer a range of changed, measured and controlled. They explain how
language programs for students in years 1 - 12. Chinese, modifications to methods could improve the quality of their
Hindi, Spanish and Swahili are currently offered at Berwick data and apply their scientific knowledge and investigation
College. For more information visit www.vsl.vic.edu.au findings to evaluate claims made by others. In Biology
students predict the effect of environmental changes on
MATHEMATICS feeding relationships between organisms in a food web.
They analyse the relationship between structure and
Year 8: Mathematics function, organ and body system levels. In Chemistry they
provide evidence for observed chemical changes in terms of
08MAT
colour change, heat change, gas production and precipitate
Semester 1:
formation.
This unit builds on the skills and understanding developed
In Physics students investigate different forms of energy
in Year 7 and seeks to consolidate and extend students’
and explain how energy transfers and transformations
knowledge of mathematical concepts. Students are
cause change in simple systems. They use examples to
involved in project work and problem solving. Further
illustrate how light forms images. They use a wave model to
development of a sound work ethic is encouraged through
explain the properties of sound.
class tasks and a regular homework program, as well as
cooperative group work. Emphasis is placed upon efficient
calculator use as well as strengthening the students’
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 13 | P a g eIn Geology students compare processes of rock formation, Year 8: Design Food, Eat in or Take Away
including the time scales involved, and analyse how the
08FOO
sustainable use of resources depends on the way they are
This unit aims to further develop the student’s knowledge
formed and cycle through Earth systems.
and skills in relation to nutrition and food preparation. It
provides the opportunity for students to develop
TECHNOLOGY confidence and competence in the preparation of a range
of meals and snacks. The content of this unit focuses on:
Year 8: Fashion Garment
• The functions of the major nutrients
08FG1 • Analysing their own intake of food, using a
The focus for this unit, students will create a garment (Item nutritional guide.
of clothing). They will explore a variety of fabric printing, • Investigating, designing, producing and evaluating
embellishment and construction techniques that will be a two-course meal to be prepared at home and
incorporated into the design solution of a garment. Using evaluated by the family
the design process students will become familiar with the • Safety and hygiene practices
factors that go into making a fashion garment, allowing • Producing a range of dishes and snacks which are
students to develop their creative and machine sewing skills furthering their development of the use of a range
to produce a variety of fashion garments. of preparation and cooking techniques
• Evaluating the aesthetic appeal of food using
Course Outline;
sensory analysis
How to adapt creative ideas outlined in the design • Investigating the processes and changes of key
food commodities
brief.
• Raising awareness of environmental and consumer
How to problem solve using the design process.
issues relating to packaging, food waste and
How to investigate, variety of fabrics and fashion
resources associated with food production
inspirations.
How to choose appropriate styles.
A subject charge applies to this unit.
How to apply a variety of printing,
embellishments and garment constructions.
Year 8: Design Wood
How to use a commercial pattern.
How to construct a fashion garment. 08WOO
How to evaluate and reflect on processes learnt. This is an introductory course to wood technology. Students
respond to various design briefs. They then plan, design,
Year 8: Product Design produce and evaluate selected models using different
joining process. Projects may include a mounted wall
08PD1 plaque, storage container, lolly dispenser and cap or coat
The focus for this unit is designing a product for an intended storage. Students complete a unit on computer aided
user. Students will investigate, design and create a range of drawing and design including using a laser cutter. Safe
textile products using the sewing machine, whilst following workshop practices are an integral part of the course.
the Design Process.
A subject charge applies to this unit.
Course Outline;
Learn how to follow a design brief.
Year 8: Creative Metals
Develop relevant research and visualisations. 08DMT
Learn how to use a variety of communication This is an introductory course to metal and plastic materials
methods with their intended product user. and the safe and correct use of hand tools and equipment.
Learn how to develop design options and working Students respond to various design briefs, they design, plan
drawings. and manufacture selected projects using different joining
Learn how to use machinery safely. processes, advanced laser cutting technology and casting.
Lastly, use evaluation criteria to reflect on the Safe workshop practices are an integral part of the course.
design process.
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08DIT 08SCU
Students plan and manage different phases of digital In this unit students build on skills already undertaken in
projects. Students define and address complex problems in year 7. Students use a range of starting points to develop
terms of functional and non-functional requirements. real, imaginary and abstract ideas. In this course students
Students design and evaluate user experiences and explore and communicate ideas using a range of media,
algorithms. Students design and implement modular materials and technologies. Students cover the two
programs, including an object-oriented program, using dimensions of creating and making, and exploring and
algorithms and data structures involving modular functions responding. Students learn and explore a range of arts
that reflect the relationships of real world data and data forms. They cover:
entities. Students create interactive solutions for sharing • Assemblage
ideas and information online, taking into account social • Modelling
contexts and legal responsibilities. Students define and • Construction
troubleshoot real world problems, taking into account • Carving
functional and non-functional requirements including
All topics require research, drawing, planning and
interviewing technology users to identify needs. Students
presentation. Art production, art appreciation and the
analyse simple compression of data and how content and
workbook all contribute to assessment.
data are separated from presentation.
Visual Communication and Design
Systems Technology
08VCD
08SYT In Visual Communication and Design students are exposed
This is an introductory course to simple mechanical and to a range of design projects that reflect the three core
electrical systems. Students will investigate systems found design industries – Industrial Design, Environmental Design
in our local community and the environment. Students will and Communication Design. Students use a range of media,
plan, design and produce a range of working models using methods and materials to explore the design process whilst
hand tools and laser cutting and engraving machines and including design terminology in their annotations. Students
also evaluate their productions for performance. Safe are exposed to digital media such as Adobe Illustrator and
workshop practices are a very important part of the course. are beginning to develop their manual drawing skills which
includes technical drawing (isometric and third angle
orthogonal). They complete projects such as Going
THE ARTS Banapples, From Here to There, Little Pig Little Pig, The
Found Thing. These projects allow students to develop a
Art portfolio of work which provide a strong foundation for Year
08ART 9 Visual Communication Design.
In this unit students build on skills already undertaken in
year 7. Students use a range of starting points to develop Drama
real, imaginary and abstract ideas. In this course students
explore and communicate ideas using a range of media, 08DRA
materials and technologies. In this subject, students will be introduced to character
Students cover the two dimensions; creating and making, building and development, through role-play workshops,
and exploring and responding. Students learn and explore a group devised and scripted plays. Drama genres are also
range of arts forms. They cover:
covered such as, comedy, melodrama, suspense and non-
• Drawing from observation and the imagination
• Painting - colour mixing, painting styles naturalistic performance styles. The unit is designed to build
• Printmaking confidence levels and develop each student’s ability to
• Street art collaborate and to analyse and evaluate their own work and
All topics require research, drawing, planning and the work of others.
presentation. Art production, art appreciation and the
workbook all contribute to assessment.
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 15 | P a g eMedia
08MED
This unit explores the creation and composition of video
clips. Students examine the history of video clips and the
techniques used in them. Students also plan and produce
their own video clips. Students learn video camera
operation, vision mixing and video editing.
Music
08MUS
This unit develops skills and explores in more detail the
elements of music studied in Year 7. Students study theory
topics covering formal notation, scales and intervals;
complete a research task on song analysis including
structure and instrumentation and rehearse and perform
two works in a group context. Students will be expected to
attend school organised performances/workshops.
Dance Academy
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09PG1
ENGLISH The focus on this unit is for girls to discover and participate
in activities that will meet their individual needs. This unit
English includes a variety of alternative activities that branch out
09ENG from core sports and focus on engaging in different ways to
be physically active. Students participate in a range of
Semester 1
activities including weight and circuit training, dance and
Students investigate the advantages and disadvantages of
aerobics, bowling, bike riding, Pilates, and yoga. Theory
social media before producing a persuasive essay to
work is associated with the above activities and various
convince a target audience. Students also explore and
other health topic areas. These include exploring the
examine the features of a film text. This area of study allows
dimensions of health, an introduction to nutrition,
students to produce a creative response to the film,
community health, risk and harm, and coping with
continuing to develop their creative writing skills from
adversity.
earlier years. Students also read and respond to a novel
A subject charge applies to this unit
through composition of analytical responses to the text.
Examination and analysis of characters, plot and passages
Racquet and Striking Sports - Boys
of the text help to build students’ knowledge of the
structural requirements of essay writing.
09PB1
Students develop skills and knowledge in a range of racquet
Semester 2 and striking sports. Sports include but are not limited to
This unit allows students the opportunity to compare and badminton, squash, racquetball, bat-tennis, table tennis,
contrast a novel and film to develop their critical thinking indoor and outdoor cricket, softball, baseball, golf, hockey,
capacities. Students are introduced to the identification and and lacrosse. Theory work is associated with the above
analysis of persuasive strategies in advertisements and activities and also includes elements of coaching, and skill
articles, allowing them to engage with a range of issues. acquisition.
Students are also exposed to the complexities of moral and A subject charge applies to this unit
ethical obligations pertaining to reality television through Year 9: Codes of the World – Boys or Girls
film, television programs and society’s acceptance of this
09PB2 / 09PG2
form of entertainment. The focus on accurate structure and
This course introduces students to the many and varied
clear expression aims to prepare students for Senior School.
football codes from around the world. Sports include but
are not limited to Australian Rules Football, soccer, rugby
High Achievers Program
union, rugby league, Gaelic football, gridiron, futsal, and
Reference: Page 25
touch football. Theory work includes the various roles and
tactics involved with each sport, as well as learning about
HEALTH & PHYSICAL the history of each sport.
Outdoor Education
EDUCATION
09OES
Physical Education -Girls or Boys This unit introduces students to the concept of outdoor
09PEG/09PEB adventure and aims to develop initiative, leadership,
Students advance their knowledge and skills of traditional teamwork, and responsibility through involvement in a
physical education sports (striking, invasion, net and wall variety of outdoor activities. The course includes adventure
sports). Students develop an understanding for and activities such as surfing, hiking, snorkelling, open water
implement offensive and defensive strategies, team skills, and cycling. Other activities include initiative
formations, positions, and tactics into their performances. activities, bushcraft and cooking, river crossing, rope and
Theory classes in year 9 incorporate the skeletal, muscular, knot skills, first aid, use of environment and leisure time
and circulatory systems. (including minimising environmental impact and risk
management). Theory work is associated with all practical
activities.
A subject charge applies to this unit
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 17 | P a g eAdolescence, Health & First Aid Australia and the Modern World
This Unit provides students with an opportunity to study the
09HHD history of ‘the making of our modern world’ from 1750 to
Year 9 Adolescence, Health, and First Aid 09HHD 1918. Students cover the period of rapid change in the ways
that people lived, worked and thought. They travel through
Adolescent health covers:
History to investigate the movement of people, crime and
Common drugs, alcohol, tobacco convicts, the Gold Rush; Chinese diggers and racism on the
Analgesics and illegal drugs goldfields, the White Australia policy and the impact that
Media coverage of the above topics this had on indigenous Australians. Students will investigate
Sex education (STIs and contraception) and focus on the industrial revolution, slavery and convicts.
Investigating common lifestyle diseases The period 1750–1918 culminated in World War I 1914–
Diet and nutrition 1918, the ‘war to end all wars’. Students will learn ‘How the
Body image and identity war is commemorated, the ANZAC legends and other forms
of commemoration.
First aid covers:
Dealing with accidents and emergency situations Commerce and Society
Basic life support techniques: CPR, lateral 09BUS
position, transport of patient
This unit allows students to examine the basic laws in our
First aid techniques for fractures and sprains, society that relate to young people as well as personal
asphyxia, cardiac arrest, haemorrhage, shock, decision making and the business environment.
burns and exposure, poisoning, bites and stings,
epilepsy and unconsciousness Areas of coverage include:
Limitations on the first aider Young people and the Law
Young peoples’ rights and responsibilities
This unit supports the 10GOL Game of Life unit at the year Being an active citizen
10 level. Australia’s Political System
Australia’s Place in the Global Community
Basketball Academy Participation in a Democracy and a Global Society
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Democracy
Diversity and Identity
HUMANITIES Managing Personal Finance
Increasing Financial Rewards
Year 9: Geography and History Financial Risks and Scams
09HUM Workplace Responsibilities
Geography of Biomes and Interconnections Australia’s Place within the Global Economy
Students focus on investigating the role of the biotic
environment and its role in food and fibre production. They
examine the world’s biomes, their alteration and LANGUAGES OTHER THAN
significance as a source of food and fibre, and the challenges
on expanding food production. In addition the Geography ENGLISH - Indonesian
of Interconnections focuses on how people’s choices and
Year 9: Indonesian
actions are connected throughout the world. We examine
the interconnections through the products people buy and 09IND
the effects their production has on places and their Semester 1:
environments. Students will discover some of the This unit further develops students’ Indonesian
technologies that have allowed us to travel, use the communication skills, focusing on shopping and
Internet, discover where our laptops, phones and tablets celebrations. By the end of the semester students are able
are made and increase communication to remote and rural to read, write about and discuss celebrating milestones in
communities globally. their lives and those of their Indonesian peers as well as the
culture of shopping in Indonesia.
They also learn to use informal language, bargain for
souvenirs and clothing, give directions and create an
Junior School Guide - www.berwickcollege.vic.au.au 18 | P a g einvitation to a special occasion. By researching Indonesian development of a sound work ethic is encouraged through
customs and planning their own ceremony, students class tasks and homework assignments, as well as
develop an appreciation for the historical and current cooperative group work. Emphasis is placed upon efficient
scientific calculator use as well as strengthening students’
significance of important Indonesian traditions.
abilities to interpret worded problems and non-calculator
methods to solve mathematical tasks. Topics include
Semester 2: Building on the skills and knowledge acquired Measurement, Indices and Surds, Geometry, Statistics, and
in semester one, this unit further develops language Algebra.
concerning film, environmental issues, endangered animals
and personal relationships. By the end of the semester Students will sit an end of semester exam on the topics
students can read, write and express their opinions about covered in semester 2. See the Maths flow chart for
pathways and requirements.
films, environmental issues and the plight of the rare and
endangered animals of Indonesia. Students have the Students should discuss their mathematical pathways with
opportunity to view a range of film texts and develop the careers advisor and their Year 9 class teacher prior to
making subject selection. Students will be placed in an
creative, researched responses to further develop their
appropriate Mathematics unit based on their Year 9
understanding of the above themes. Mathematics exam result and subject results for both
semesters, their Year 9 Mathematics class teachers’
recommendation and in consultation with the Mathematics
Victorian School of Languages Domain Leader.
To access Year 10 Consolidated Mathematics, students
The Victorian School of Languages also offer a range of must successfully complete Year 9 Mathematics Semester 1
language programs for students in years 1 - 12. Chinese, and Semester 2.
Hindi, Spanish and Swahili are currently offered at Berwick
To access Year 10 General Mathematics, students must
College. For more information visit www.vsl.vic.edu.au achieve 50% on both Year 9 Semester 1 and Semester 2
Mathematics exams and successfully complete Year 9
MATHEMATICS Mathematics Semester 1 and Semester 2.
To access Year 10 Methods, students must achieve 70% on
Year 9: General Mathematics both Year 9 Semester 1 and Semester 2 Mathematics exams
09MAT and successfully complete Year 9 Mathematics Semester 1
and Semester 2.
Semester 1: This unit builds on the skills and understandings
developed by students from Year 8 and seeks to consolidate
and extend their knowledge of mathematical concepts. SCIENCE
There is greater emphasis on how mathematical skills are
used in all facets of our society and employment with a
Year 9: Science
mathematical pathways and course selection focus. 09SCI
Students will be involved in project work and problem
In Year 9 Science students learn to develop questions and
solving applications including NAPLAN-style tasks. Further
hypotheses that can be investigated using a range of inquiry
development of a sound work ethic is encouraged through
class tasks and homework assignments, as well as co- skills. They construct evidence-based arguments and use
operative group work. Emphasis is placed on efficient use of appropriate scientific language, representations and
a scientific calculator as well as strengthening students’ balanced chemical equations when communicating their
abilities to interpret worded problems and non-calculator findings and ideas for specific purposes. In Biology students
methods to solve mathematical tasks. Topics include study the nervous and endocrine systems and how they
Percentages and Money, Linear relations, Probability,
coordinate the functioning of the human body. They analyse
Pythagoras’ theorem and Trigonometry.
Students will sit an end of semester exam on the topics how ecosystems function and respond to changes and
covered in Semester 1. See Maths flow chart for pathways investigate how energy is transferred through food webs
and requirements. and how matter is recycled through the environment. In
Chemistry students investigate how similarities in the
Semester 2: This unit builds on the skills and understanding chemical behaviour of elements and their compounds and
developed from Semester 1. The unit seeks to extend their atomic structures are represented in the way the
students’ knowledge of mathematical concepts with an
periodic table has been constructed.
emphasis on how mathematical skills are used in all facets
of our society and employment with mathematical
They compare the properties of a range of elements
pathways and course selection a focus. Students will be
involved in project work and problem solving. Further representative of the major groups and periods in the
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