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UNITS Human Rights & Human Wrongs Issues of human rights are perceived differently in different cultures Persuasion The media can create, alter and manipulate images, perceptions needs and wants The Earth & Beyond The earth and its atmosphere are surrounded by space & are part of a vast and complex universe Learn to Live & Live to Learn Learning is a fundamental characteristic of humans that connects them to the world Water…finite supply in infinite demand Water is a finite resource in infinite demand that humans must learn to share and conserve HUMANITIES SCIENCE ENGLISH Economic and social conditions which encourage the use of child labor The different concepts of childhood which make child labor acceptable How people can influence or remedy what they perceive as violation of human rights Different kinds of media including the newspaper, TV, internet, performing arts and advertising The purpose of advertising and how it impacts on us Devices that are used to manipulate perceptions The difference between needs and wants How we can make informed choices The composition of the universe & how we know The journey from astrology to astronomy the theories about the origin of our universe & solar system LIVING WORLD WRITING Diversity of Life Expository writing , editorials, persuasive speeches, business letters Classification of plants and animals READING/VIEWING Cells SPEAKING Main novel Just Like Martin Oral autobiography PHYSICS Invisible Waves Sound Light WRITING Persuasive texts in advertisements READING/VIEWING Critical viewing of TV ads ‘Holes’ read and view film The Outsiders Creation of magazine and TV advertising campaigns SPEAKING Presentation of advertising campaign EARTH & BEYOND WRITING The planets of the solar system Report writing Poetry, creative writing, travel brochures Seasons, tides, weather Science fiction novels Island of the Blue Dolphins READING/VIEWING SPEAKING Debating ‘Space exploration is a waste of money’ What is learning How we construct meaning through learning How the brain functions The various ways people learn The teenage brain Brain damage and its causes and impact The uniquely human elements of learning How water is distributed around the world How shortages & surpluses of water are managed by communities The likely impact of water shortage in the future Situations where water has been the source of LIVING WORLD The human brain Form and function WRITING Research report writing personal reflection in 4 learning styles Describing learning styles READING/VIEWING Free choice novel study Romeo & Juliet, critical analysis of two film versions of the play CHEMISTRY Matter and Mixtures Kinetic theory Pure substances & mixtures Solutions and separation of mixtures Sources of water, WRITING Expository & research report writing READING/VIEWING Thunder Cave Monkey Island SPEAKING Persuasive speeches and Mysteries of Life Humans and other animals have life cycles characterized by physical changes and changing roles conflict How people are trying to deal with the demand outstripping supply The human reproductive system The physical changes of puberty The required changes in personal hygiene The social and emotional changes associated with puberty water cycle, wind rain climate LIVING WORLD Hormones The reproductive system simulation of ‘Dam Conflict’ protest rally WRITING Various genres including love letters, Dear Doctor… READING/VIEWING Novel ‘Lockie Leonard’ trilogy by Tim Winton SPEAKING Student led conferences on Portfolio Day GRADE 6 CORE LEARNING UNITS UNITS Magnificent Minds over Matter War, what’s it good for? War affects the lives of people on many different levels HUMANITIES SCIENCE ENGLISH Famous scientists whose work forms the basis of current scientific knowledge The +ve & -ve impact of these discoveries on our lives and our world The use & misuse of this knowledge for profit and power CHEMISTRY WRITING Why conflicts have occurred in the past What happens as a result of international conflicts How the horror, tragedy and senselessness of war impacts on the lives of children Substances and chemical changes Narrative writing Imagery, figurative speech Grammar & formalities READING/VIEWING The Dark is Rising Greenwitch SPEAKING Oral autobiography presented to classmates LIVING WORLD Diseases Circulation system and blood Nutrition WRITING Report writing, editorials, Persuasive speeches of famous orators READING/VIEWING Behind the Secret Window/Clay Marble Goodbye Mister Tom’ compare with the movie SPEAKING Debating processes ‘Weapons of mass destruction are a necessary evil’ or similar Leaders Individuals have used their beliefs, feelings and talents to influence others and change the world What qualities make a good leader? Famous individuals and how they have demonstrated their beliefs and values How leaders influence the beliefs, attitudes and behaviour of others PHYSICS Forces in Action Electricity Magnetism WRITING Biography writing, poetry, research report writing, READING/VIEWING Biography of famous leader of choice Merchant of Venice SPEAKING Present an election speech or sermon Fair Play for All Personal and institutional value systems, attitudes and structures can either promote or deny social justice Trail of Two Cities Cities are living organisms which change over time Rites of Passage There are certain events in the lives of humans that are seminal and mark the transition form one stage to another The principles of human rights and social justice How personal & institutional behaviours and attitudes can affect social justice How institutional and societal structures affect social justice PHYSICS Energy…types and changes The history of Tokyo ( from Kyoto to Tokyo) Why people live where they do & how cities are planned and built The systems needed to support & maintain a city the impact of a city on the environment The impact of poor planning & rapid growth EARTH SCIENCE WRITING Earthquakes, volcanoes, tectonic plates, rock types and formations READING Traditions like name giving, graduation, coming of age, marriage,& why these are important Similarities &differences in rites of passage & the customs and traditions attached to them across different cultures The impact of breaking from these traditions LIVING WORLD Hormones Sexual reproduction GRADE 7 CORE LEARNING UNITS Electricity and heat WRITING Letters of protest & complaint Persuasive editorials READING/VIEWING No Turning Back SPEAKING Simulation protest human rights rally Expository & report writing creative narratives Shizuko’s Daughter SPEAKING Present an oral report on an aspect of Tokyo’s development WRITING Poetry forms Narratives READING/VIEWING Waiting for The Rain The Tulip Touch SPEAKING Role play conflict resolution simulations UNITS Ancient Civilizations Egypt Elements of ancient civilizations still influence modern societies Life in the 21st Century Innovations in technology have positive and negative impacts on our lives Globalization The world has progressed from many independent nations to a global community cooperating to ensure we all survive Independent Study Students undertake a self directed investigation and present their learning to a small audience of peers and significant adults HUMANITIES SCIENCE ENGLISH What makes a civilization CHEMISTRY WRITING Collecting artifacts and making inferences about civilizations Life in ancient Egypt What remnants of ancient Egypt exist in our modern society How civilized are we today? Hi-tech communication and transport systems which are part of modern life The positive and negative impact of these on education, work, leisure, family life Medical & scientific advancements which present ethical and moral dilemmas How the British Empire became many independent nations The role of the UN European nations form the EU Asian nations develop alliances to help each other Developed countries support third world countries in order to meet their own needs The student directed study of a country of their choice to include the history, geography, famous persons, political system, religions, family customs, and current issues impacting on the society. It’s a material world Materials & their properties Chemical reactions and energy Narrative writing historical theme Imagery, figurative speech Grammar & formalities READING/VIEWING Pharaoh’s Daughte SPEAKING Oral autobiography LIVING WORLD WRITING Reproduction and genetics READING/VIEWING Genetic engineering Brain stem harvesting etc PHYSICS Forces at work Creative writing in science fiction genre , poetry Science fiction Film ‘Outbreak’ Hoffman The Last Book in the Universe SPEAKING Debating processes ‘Terminally ill people have the right to end their own lives’ WRITING Expository writing, research report writing, editorial writing READING/VIEWING Starsplit, SPEAKING Simulate UN debate about trade sanctions etc PHYSICS WRITING Electrical & nuclear energy READING/VIEWING Energy at work Research & Report writing Power point publishing Shakespeare ‘Othello’ SPEAKING Presentation of research based learning using power point to an audience Sustaining the Planet Our earth is under environmental threat and we are jointly responsible for its survival Hazards of Growing Up Adolescence presents many opportunities and threats which require informed choices The earths resources and what’s left of them Industrialization and the impact on the environment pollution, green house effect, land degradation etc The use of sustainable resources and changes in farming methods… case studies around the world Bio-diversity LIVING WORLD Changing roles and responsibilities during adolescence Influences of others Diet and self image Drugs and alcohol Sexual activity and risk Educational pathways to work & leisure Informed decision making LIVING WORLD GRADE 8 CORE LEARNING UNITS Ecosystems & interdependence WRITING Expository & report writing editorial s & persuasive speech writing READING/VIEWING Phoenix Rising SPEAKING Simulate protest rally re saving a forest from farming development etc Sexually transmitted disease Fertility & contraception WRITING Poetry forms Narratives dealing with personal dilemmas, love, family conflict READING/VIEWING Shadow People SPEAKING Role play conflict resolution simulations
