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Stage 4 Handbook

Program of Study

Year 8

2012

Warners Bay High School

Warners Bay High School Program of Study Year 8 2012 3

Year 8 Curriculum2012

Pattern of StudyThe curriculum for Year 8 students comprises mandatory core subjects, student selected electives and integrated sport.

ElectivesElectivesStudents have the opportunity to study four elective subjects: two in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2. Students should endeavour to select a range of subjects from the different Key Learning Areas to broaden your learning experiences. This booklet contains a brief outline of each course including the material cost. Students are encouraged to seek more information about the courses from teachers.

In Term 3 in Year 8 students will select three electives to study for 200 hours i.e. two years in Years 9/10 and these courses will be included on the School Certifi cate. Except for languages, Year 8 elective subjects are not prerequisites for the subjects to be studied in Years 9/10. For students intending to study a language in Years 9/10 it is recommended that it is selected for study in Year 8.

ProcessProcessStudents are asked to make elective choices and return the Elective Choice Sheet for Year 8 2012 to Ms Stoddart / Mr Ford by Friday, 5 August, 2011. From this information every attempt is made to maximise student choices, however some unusual combina-tions of subjects make this diffi cult. Some courses being offered will not run if there is insuffi cient demand.

It is most important that the Elective Choice Sheet is returned by the due date.

Please note that the Choice Sheet will be numbered as they are returned to Ms A Stoddart / Mr L Ford

CORE SUBJECTS NUMBER OF PERIODS PER WEEKEnglish 6Maths 6Science 5Geography SemesterHistory 5PD/H/PE 3Technology 4Sport 2

CORE CORE

SUBJECTSSUBJECTS


SCIENCE

ENGLISH

English develops students’ ability to use, understand, ap-preciate, refl ect on and enjoy the English Language in a variety of texts and to shape meaning in ways that are imaginative, interpretative, critical and powerful.

Learning tasks include: Responding to and composing a wide range of texts in con-text. These include fi ction, poetry, fi lm, non-fi ction, drama, media and multimedia texts.

Students will be assessed in individual, group and across the form tasks. These tasks will include oral presentations as well as written responses.

Costs: $10.00 include video hire for critical viewing, booklet prepa-ration and consumable items used during representations.

In Science you will be challenged to enjoy learning in a prob-lem solving environment. Some of the concepts that you will be learning include: electricity, plant systems, ecology, mi-crobes, body systems, atomic structure and astronomy. Dur-ing this year you will also be conducting a mandatory, Stu-dent Independent Project (SIP) of your choice during Term 1.

During the year your achievement of outcomes will be as-sessed using a variety of tasks that all Year 8 students will attempt, as well as classroom activities. Outcomes assessed will include skill development as well as your ability to recall knowledge.

8 Warners Bay High School Program of Study Year 8 2012

MATHEMATICS Mathematics Year 8 is the second phase of the stage 4 course. The es-sential content is structured using one process strand and fi ve content strands. They are as follows:

• Working Mathematically; and• Number, Patterns & Algebra, Data, Measurement , Space & Geometry

The main focus will be on developing and improving operational skills, communication skills as well as problem solving skills applied to both

familiar and unfamiliar situations. There is also a focus will be on the application of technology to mathematical investigations and solutions to

problems.

Calculators are used in this course and students are advised to bring a scientifi c calculator for lessons and assessments.

There will not be any half-yearly or yearly examinations. Assessments will be held during the course. The assessments will be on each of the content areas mentioned above and the timing of these assessments will be listed on the course outline issued to each student at the begin-ning of the year. As well as determining the progress of students during

year 8 these assessments will used to place students into the various courses in year 9.

Students will be supplied with a textbook and are expected to keep it in a text protector when not using it. Students without a textbook protector will not be permitted to take the textbook home.

Homework will be given regularly and year 8 students are expected to spend a minimum of 1 ½ hours per week on mathematics homework.

Students who like to be challenged with more diffi cult problems are invited to participate in the Australian Math-ematics Competition. Entries for this competition are taken during March each year with the competition being held in August.

PD/HEALTH/PE Cost: $6.00 (4 x Workbooks)

PD/H/PE is a core subject that you will study for 3 periods per week. The course covers four major strands:

• Self and Relationships;• Movement Skill and Performance;• Individual and Community Health;• Lifelong Physical Activity.

The learning experiences in the course focus on relevant adolescent health issues, such as mental health, drug education and sexual health, in the con-text of risk taking and personal safety.

Individual skills relevant to enhanced learning in PD/H/PE, healthy growth and development, participation in regular physical activ-ity and long term improvement in the quality of life are developed throughout each unit of work.

PD/H/PE provides the opportunity for young people to explore is-sues that are likely to impact on their well-being, now and in the


HISTORY

1) By Class Teacher 2) By Common Tasks Knowledge - 10% Assignment - 20%Writing - 10% Historical Skills - 30%Oral - 10%

Why History?History is an inquiry into past human experiences in an attempt to understand the present.

History will help you to develop an understanding of the actions, motives and feelings of people who have lived in the past. You will develop an understanding of your own identity and shared heritage.

You will be able to:• make an imaginative reconstruction of a past • event using the description text type;• locate information from a variety of sources.

You will develop your skills of:• comprehending and deducing information from written sources;• distinguishing between fact and opinion;• comparing sources to identify differences and similarities;• appreciating different points of view;• interpreting a variety of sources such as maps, graphs, pictures

and sketches

History is a Compulsory Core Subject from Years 7 to 10.

What Topics Will I Do?(in ONE semester)

Topic Areas: Cultures, Contacts, Conflicts

Content: You will learn about:

1. The Mediaeval World (Middle Ages) e.g. Viking, Saxons, Normans, Knights & Castles.2. Indigenous Peoples, Colonisation & Contact History e.g. Aborigines, Aztec, Inca,

American Indians.

How will I know how I’m going?Assessment is done:


GEOGRAPHY

TECHNOLOGY

This course will give you the opportunity to explore your world. You will be able to investigate your environment and fi nd out about our globalisation, global inequalities and geographical issues.

You will be able to have your say as a citizen of planet earth and help develop ways to manage human impact across the globe. You will discover the meaning of ozone, greenhouse, endangered species and a blueprint for future survival.

Cost: $50.00 (for consumables)

The aim of this course is to develop students’ ability to design, produce and evaluate quality solutions to design problems. It enables students to justify solutions to design briefs and to responsibly, safely and creatively use vari-ous materials such as fabric, computers, food, wood, metal and plastics.

Students participate in a range of practical experiences and develop a greater understanding of the design process. Team work and col-laborative decision-making are encouraged in all units of work.

Students will complete units of work across the TAS faculty al-lowing students to work with a range of materials such as fabric, computers, food, wood, metal and/or plastics. All students will need to complete a folio for each area of study.

ElectiveElective

CoursesCourses

COMMERCECOMMERCE

CREATIVE WRITINGCREATIVE WRITING

DRAMA DRAMA

FILM MAKING FILM MAKING

FOOD TECHNOLOGYFOOD TECHNOLOGY

FRENCHFRENCH

GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGYGRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

HISTORY ELECTIVE - MYTHS & LEGENDSHISTORY ELECTIVE - MYTHS & LEGENDS

HISTORY ELECTIVE - GREAT MYSTERIES IN HISTORYHISTORY ELECTIVE - GREAT MYSTERIES IN HISTORY

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PLASTICSINDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PLASTICS

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TIMBERINDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TIMBER

INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGYINFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

JAPANESEJAPANESE

LEGAL STUDIESLEGAL STUDIES

MARINE AND AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGYMARINE AND AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY

MUSICMUSIC

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIESPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES

TEXTILES TECHNOLOGYTEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

VISUAL ARTSVISUAL ARTS

Details of these courses are contained in this booklet.Details of these courses are contained in this booklet.


CREATIVE WRITING

COMMERCE

Cost: $6.00

Students will participate in a course that teaches advanced writing skills. The focus will be on producing extended works of fi ction suitable for entry in writing competitions or for publication forums available to young writers.

Topics covered will include:

• advanced narrative structures;• increasing plot tension;• characterization;• point of view;• genre writing;• editing your own work;• improving through rewriting;• forming critique groups;• technical skills;• working through writer’s block;• how to prepare your work for publication;• what publishers and judges are looking for.

At the end of the course students should have produced a piece of fi ction suitable for entry into one of a number of available competitions. All student contributions will be compiled into a booklet and published within the school.

Cost: $10.00

No matter what you’re good at, Commerce offers you the chance to use your special skills. At the same time, it provides you with good practical knowledge about using your money wisely, the tricks sellers get up to and generally about how businesses operate.

If you’re a great talker, you will have the chance to go out in the local business community and talk to managers and small business owners.

If you’re good at art and design and music you will have the chance to create visual presentations for local businesses. If you are good at mathematics, you can become involved in the Stock Market game or simply calculate effec-tive ways to spend money.

This introductory course provides you with knowledge about your commercial environment by actively participating in that environment. This is an oppor-tunity for enterprising students to show that they are capable of making it in the big time.


DRAMA Cost $20.00 Periods allocated – 4 periods per week

This course is designed for students who enjoy the opportunity to act, script, develop characters, role play and exchange views and develop confi dence and communication skills.

The course is divided into three sections:Creating Character: students learn different methods of acting; movement/mime/dance/mask; voice production; role-playing.Play building: how a play is created; Important concepts involved – move-ment, blocking, timing, lighting and general staging of a performance.Performance: school activities, festivals, formal assemblies, M.A.D.D. night.

This course develops self-esteem and individuality. Students learn problem solving skills, communication strategies, research skills and are given op-portunities to succeed. Assessment is conducted throughout the semester through peer, self and teacher based assessment. These assessment pro-cedures are based on Practical workshops and log book recording.

FILM MAKINGFilm making!

Images of Hollywood! Movies!

Film Stars!Fashion!

Glamour and Excitement!

Cost: $20.00This is an introduction to a Film/Video/Digital course at Warners Bay High School and of-fers students new ways to communicate their experiences and perceptions of the world through electronic technologies. This course involves exploration of the practical aspects of fi lmmaking that are not covered in Drama, Visual Arts or English at the school.

Students will:• identify, use and manipulate camera shots, framing and composition to create a vi-

sual impact and dramatic purpose for Mise-en-Scene and fi lm narrative in the pre-production (screenplay – storyboards) and fi lming process;

• identify and use computer generated editing techniques to construct montage and manipulate time, space, mood and rhythm for dramatic effect and narrative;

• develop ideas and clarity of purpose in dramatic intent, action and narrative for a screenplay;• collaborate, through group work, to create fi lms;• participate in oral discussions and peer assessment of fi lm production assessment;• participate in written expression through storyboarding and refl ection;• create and make a short fi lm.


FOOD TECHNOLOGY Cost: $28.00 (for consumables)

Do you enjoy foods from other countries? Are you interested in the customs and traditions of other cultures? Then read on…

This is a course that focuses on the traditions and customs of other countries. You will be given the opportunity to investigate the food habits of other cultures and prepare/present associated dishes.

Food Technology is a semester course for 4 periods per week.

Students will have a demonstration of a particular cuisine and will prepare the same meal in a practical lesson.

You will need to provide a workbook or folder (for theory work) as well as a practical kit (apron, hat, tea towels etc) to participate in this course.

This course gives students some basic skills to continue with Food Technology in Years 9 & 10 as well as Hospitality – Commercial Cookery, and Food Technology in Years 11 & 12.

GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY Cost $15.00 Periods allocated per week – 4Graphic Technology endeavours to provide opportunities for students:

• to prepare drawings which are designed to be understood by all people within the community especially those without technical knowledge;

• to prepare drawings which will convey technical information to trained personnel in all facets of industry and commerce.

You will:• recognise and produce technical drawings used in design, manufacture

and marketing;• use sketches to assist in problem solving;• recognise skill in producing drawings;• recognise technical terms;• interpret technical drawings;• use computers to produce drawings (CAD).

Learning tasks involved:• individual tasks – completion of class work;• assignment work;• Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) – “Prodesktop V8”.

This course provides students with the opportunity to improve graphics skills which are necessary, at a later stage in their school years, in subjects such as Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Engineering studies.

Note: Students using “Prodesktop” software can obtain a free version of the software (copied on CD) for home use.


FRENCH

Cost: $30.00 for workbook (continues into Year 9)

In Year 8 French you will be introduced to people from all around the world who speak French in your new course: Allons – Y1.

You will learn how to talk about you and your friends; your family and pets; and, school in France and Australia. You will learn about the cultures of the many countries around the world where French is spoken. This is the beginning of your preparation for travel overseas in the future.

JAPANESE Cost: $30.00Text: Obentoo 1 Workbook

In Year 8 Japanese you will learn how to talk and write about: sporting activities, school in Ja-pan and, Japanese food and drink. Cultural ac-tivities are included in each topic. These build your knowledge of Japan and its language in preparation for our bi-annual trip to Japan. We also explore Japanese cities from a birds eye view via the internet and, of course, there will be a visit to a Japanese restaurant.


HISTORY ELECTIVEMyths and Legends

Most of the ancients in History developed a series of myths and legends to explain the world around them. This History course over one semester enables you to analyse, discuss and recreate these myths and legends, many of which you see and hear about in everyday life today.

Myths and legends will be considered in a hands on way with stories, fi lms and models used to investigate topics such as:-

• Creation and Afterlife myths of Egypt• Greek legends of the Clash of the Titans, the story of the 300 Spartans,

Troy, The Golden Fleece and The Odyssey• Roman stories of Romulus and Remus and Hannibal• Medieval legends of Robin Hood

Many modern stories such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Narnia Chronicles all are based on an-cient myths and legends. Enjoy your investigation of these and many other areas.

HISTORY ELECTIVEGreat Mysteries in History

History revolves around a series of unsolved mysteries that go back even to ancient times. In this one semester course you can play the detective and piece together the clues left in History to solve some of these many mysteries.

Can you help the modern historians fi nd an answer to the riddle of the Sphinx, discover what happened to the cities of Monta Somma, that simply disappeared in 79AD, where is Atlantis, can you help fi nd it, many believed it is at the Centre of the World................

Investigate who killed the boy king Tutankhamen. Help discover the Predictions that Nostradamus made in the fi fteenth century about the modern world. What happened to the missing Princes from the Tower of London, are they dead or were they kidnapped?

This course provides you with a chance to solve these and many more mysteries in History.


INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – PLASTICS Cost: $25.00A practical course aimed specifi cally at students who would like to work with plastics (acrylic) Students will design and make projects they have an interest in and could include:

• kitchen knick knacks, cutlery holder;• bedroom accessories (jewellery box, door sign);• jewellery;• desk accessories.

This course is a great opportunity for students to be introduced to a course that involves working with materials and machinery in a safe and pleasing environment. It could provide students with the opportunity to, at a later stage in their school years, choose subjects such as IT Wood or Design and Technology for the School Certifi cate and/or HSC. The course could also provide them with the confi dence in later life to take on more practical type jobs around the home or pursue practical and creative career paths.

Students will develop knowledge and understanding and skills in the:structure of plastics;

• ways of shaping, working and bending plastics; • safety aspects of working in a practical environment;• design and the design process (designing of aesthetic and func-

tional articles).

Students will be involved in some/all of the following learning tasks:• practical production plastics projects;• safe working practices;• design process;• use of basic tools and plastics machinery.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - TIMBER Cost: $25.00

A practical course aimed at giving students the chance to work with timber in a more creative, artistic and less structured manner. Students will shape and fi nish timber to produce attractive articles suitable for display and able to enhance their living environment.

This process can extend to students designing and producing their own articles, which are both functional and aestheti-cally pleasing.

You will develop knowledge and understanding and skills in the:• structure of timer;• ways of shaping and working timber;• types and methods of applying timber fi nishes such as stain and

lacquer;• safety aspects of working in a practical environment;• design and the design process (designing of aesthetic and functional

articles).

Students will be involved in some/all of the following learning tasks:• practical production of timber articles;• safe working practices;• design process;• use of basic woodworking machinery.

Students could produce small projects such as a moneybox, toy jeep or a small stool.


INFORMATION & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

Cost $15.00 Periods – 4/week for 1 semester

This is a course designed to introduce students to various aspects at an elementary level of the use of com-puter hardware and software.

The course is essentially practical with an emphasis on hands on experience. Some theory and discussion of social issues and future directions will be presented.

You will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the:

• ability to perform basic computer tasks;• development of keyboard skills;• ability to perform basic word processing;• ability to construct and use a simple spreadsheet;• ability to construct and use a simple database;• ability to develop and use computer graphics;• ability to use CD ROMS and interactive programs;• experimentation with multimedia equipment and applications.

You will be involved in some/all of the following tasks:

• development of knowledge of functions of hardware components;• development of keyboard skills;• identify appropriate software for a particular task;• learn to use various software packages;• undertake studies of current trends in technology and associated social impact.

LEGAL STUDIES Cost: $10.00

THINK YOU COULD BE A LAWYER?Then why not give it a try! If you watch those courtroom scenes on the TV and think, “I wonder if I’d be any good at that?”, this course is your chance. You’ll learn how the law is made and you’ll get a chance to say those famous words “I object your honour!!”. After 6 months you’ll know just how much fun you can have terrorising a witness and arguing your case in court.

You may even fi nd that you don’t need to be at the top of your other classes to excel at arguing in a courtroom. Other students have done it and gone on to careers in law. There’s only one way to fi nd out if you can do it and that’s to have a go.Do you want to know more about the law?

Should the death penalty be re-introduced?

If you’re interested in any famous crime, this course will give you the chance to fi nd out more about it.

One thing’s assured. You’ll know a lot more about the legal system after this one semester Year 8 course. You may even have a chance to visit a real courtroom and watch real barristers and judges at work.

If you have an interest in the great crimes of the century, what rights you have at your age, whether it makes a difference if Australians have free speech, a queen or a president, or any other legal issues of the day…this course is for you!


Cost; $10.00

The Marine and Aquaculture Technology Course has been developed for those students who have an interest in the marine environment. The course will allow the students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the local marine environment (i.e. the ocean, coastline and Lake Macquarie).

The Year 8 semester course will provide students with the opportunity to improve or learn skills related to the marine environment including:

• general fi rst aid;• fi shing in Lake Macquarie;• setting up, stocking and maintaining marine (saltwater) aquariums located in the classroom;• water safety and testing water skills at the local heated pool.

Marine and Aquaculture Technology continues into Years 9 and 10 where students study a range of options including:

Students may continue to study Marine and Aquaculture Technology through Years 11 and 12. Various universities also offer degrees in ma-rine related areas. For example: Newcastle University offers a science degree specializing in Marine Science. TAFE also offers a number of courses in marine related areas.

MARINE AND AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY

• Fish harvesting (fi shing)• Dangerous marine creatures• Rock platforms• Maritime industries and employment• Marine disaster• Marine pests and threats• Marine mammals• Fish biology• Tourism• Shipwrecks and salvage


Cost: Payment for excursions

If you have a genuine interest in physical activity and the human body then this course is for you.

The main aim of the course is to encourage lifelong participation in sporting and recreational activities:

You will be involved in activities such as:

• Bicycle Education

» bike riding skills, maintenance, road rules and safety; » includes a 2 day bike riding excursion from Dungog to Raymond

Terrace with an overnight camp at Clarence Town;

• Recreation/Lifestyle

» practical examples of active and passive recreation activities; » what recreation activities are available in the local area?

• Korfball - involves skill development, competition, rules, tactics;

• Badminton - involves skill development, competition, rules, tactics.

MUSIC Cost $20.00 Periods allocated – 4 periods per week

This course is designed for students to enjoy the study of music through performance, listening and composing. Students will perform in groups as well as solo.

Students will study music from a broad range of styles including Rock, Film, Media (video, advertising etc) and 20th Stage Music.Students will gain skills in:

• performing vocal and instrumental;• creating and composing;• reading and understanding music notation• develop an aural awareness through listening and performing.

Assessment is conducted through peer, self and teacher assessment based upon:

1. individual performance;2. written and listening skills;3. homework and classroom tasks;4. assignment task.

Opportunities will be given to students to perform publicly if they choose so.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES


TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

VISUAL ARTS

Cost: $26.00 (for consumables)

Textiles Technology is for students who enjoy designing and making fashion, footwear, acces-sories and interior products.

Students will explore a variety of creative and original construction techniques as well as textile art. Students will develop their skills in designing, making and marketing quality textile items.

This course incorporates practical experiences and students design and create a number of products of their own. This course is suitable for students wishing to undertake future study and career paths in

fashion design and construction, interior design, costume and theatre, and millinery.

This course links to Textiles Technology Years 9-10, Design and Technology Years 9-10, Textiles and Design Years 11-12 as well as Design and Technology Years 11-12.

Cost $30.00 Periods allocated per week – 4

This course is designed for students who enjoy expressing their ideas and thoughts through 3 Dimensional and 2 Dimensional painting and design.

Students are involved in a wide range of artistic experiences, which allow the student to develop skills and creative judgment.

Within this semester course students will be directly involved in drawing, design, ceramic forms, painting, printmaking and graphics.

Assessment will be based upon progressive evaluation with an em-phasis on practical skills and will be achieved by assessment of each unit of work as it is completed.

The Visual Process diary will be an integral part of assessment.

Opportunities to exhibit will be provided throughout each semester course.

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