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Year 8Curriculum Handbook2018

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TORONTO HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 8 CURRICULUM BOOKLET 2018

The Toronto High School Curriculum Booklet is designed to inform students and their parents about each of the courses they are participating in throughout the year. This includes a general overview of the topics covered each term and the formal assessment associated with each course.

It should be noted that all information in this booklet is subject to change and is to be used as a guide only. The timing outlined for each topic within each course may change throughout the year. Similarly, the timing of each assessment task may also change from what is stated in this booklet.

Students will receive formal written notification for every assessment task they receive for each subject. This formal notification of assessment will be issued to students a minimum of 2 weeks before the due date of the task.

Students in Year 7, 8 and 9 who hand in work late, will be subjected to a faculty consequence, or set of consequences, including a faculty warning letter. Assessment tasks handed in late without valid reason will be awarded a mark of 0.

Specific information relating to assessment at Toronto High School can be found on the school’s website.

Curriculum Pattern Year 8 2018 Subject 1 Hour Periods per fortnight Head Teacher

Humanities 10 Mr R Moore

Literacy Taught in Humanities

6 Mr R Moore

Maths 5 Mrs L Coates

Science 5 Mr D Raso

Connections 6 Mr R Moore

PDHPE 7 Mrs A Gromek

Visual Arts 6 Mrs K Fotheringham

TAS 5 Mr P Chapman

Total 50

HUMANITIES The Humanities course combines 3 subject areas of English, History and Geography. Throughout a fortnightly schedule, students will have 16 periods of Humanities with a number of these periods having a specific literacy focus.

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Time / Duration Term 1 week 1

Term 2 week 4 (15 weeks)

Term 2 week 5 Term 3 week 7

(13weeks)

Term 3 week 8 Term 4 week 10

(12 weeks) Name of Unit

Medieval and Modern Day Madness

Water, Waves and Warriors

Disease and devastation

Concepts

History Continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathetic understanding, significance, contestability

English Shaping meaning, critical thinking, creative writing, global interactions, reflecting on learning, reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing

Geography Place, space, environment, interconnections, scale, sustainability, change, technology and connectivity

Assessments

Assessment Task 1 Poetry Task Term 1 Week 8 20%

Assessment Task 2 Medieval Madness Task Term 2 Week 5 30%

Assessment Task 3 Film study – Whale Rider Term 3 Week 5 20%

Assessment Task 4 Yearly Examination Term 4 Week 5/6 30%

CONNECTIONS

Students in Year 8 have Science, Mathematics and PDHPE taught as their own courses for 5 periods a fortnight in Science and Mathematics and 7 periods in PDHPE/Sport. In 2018, Year 8 students will also have 6 periods a fortnight of ‘Connections’, a new project based learning course that combines the key learning areas of Science, Mathematics and PDHPE. In Connections, students get the opportunity to work collaboratively to combine numeracy, scientific and PDHPE skills to solve a range of project based problems. Students will work towards achieving 5 key learning skills throughout the Connections course. Achievement of these Learning Skills will be reported on to parents at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2. The 5 Learning Skills are as follows: 1. Students will demonstrate the ability to work together in a collaborative manner. 2. Students will use appropriate communication skills when working in teams and/or individually. 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to combine numeracy, scientific and PDHPE skills to solve

problems. 4. Students will demonstrate creativity and/or innovation in solving problems. 5. Students will use technology to facilitate their learning.

CONNECTIONS Unit Unit 1 Unit 2

Unit 3

Time / Duration Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Name of Unit

Danger Will Robinson – Phase One

Danger Will Robinson – Phase Two

Danger Will Robinson – Phase Three

Concepts

Forces, Newtons laws, flight principles, aerodynamics, launching and travel Data – representing data, tables and graphs, range, mean, median, mode, stem and leaf plots

Planning and designing the new colony / civilisation

Setting up the civilisation, Robotics,

Learning Skills 1. demonstrates the ability to combine numeracy, scientific and PDHPE skills to solve problems 2. demonstrate the ability to work together in a collaborative manner 3. use appropriate communication skills when working in teams and/or individually 4. demonstrates creativity and/or innovation in problem solving 5. can use technology to facilitate individual learning

1. demonstrates the ability to combine numeracy, scientific and PDHPE skills to solve problems 2. demonstrate the ability to work together in a collaborative manner 3. use appropriate communication skills when working in teams and/or individually 4. demonstrates creativity and/or innovation in problem solving 5. can use technology to facilitate individual learning

1. demonstrates the ability to combine numeracy, scientific and PDHPE skills to solve problems 2. demonstrate the ability to work together in a collaborative manner 3. use appropriate communication skills when working in teams and/or individually 4. demonstrates creativity and/or innovation in problem solving 5. can use technology to facilitate individual learning

Assessment Activity

Report and group presentation Final report and choice of craft Final group presentation

SCIENCE

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Time/

Duration Term 1

Weeks 1-4 4 Weeks

Term 1 Weeks 5-11 Term 2 Week 1

8 Weeks

Term 2 Weeks 2-10

9 Weeks

Term 3 Weeks 1-9 9 Weeks

Term 3 Week 10 Term 4 Weeks 1-6

7 Weeks Challenge Activities

(weeks 7-10)

Name of

Unit

Working

Scientifically Skills

Life bubble in

Space

Fun and Games

Water

Flight

Challenge Activities (weeks 7-10)

Concepts

Experimental

Methods, Variables

Structure of the Earth, Ecosystems & Food webs, Respiration &

Photosynthesis, Global warming & Climate change, Colonising

another planet

Forces- contact and non-

contact, Electrostatics/gravity/mag

netism, Geology-Rocks &

Minerals

Chemistry- elements, compounds, mixtures,

chemical change, water cycle, water

management

Forces- using Newton’s Laws to understand the

science of flight

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Nil

Assessment Task 1

Processing & Analysing Data/Information Term 1 Week 10 25%

Assessment Task 2

Practical Task Term 2 Week 4 25%

Assessment Task 3

Depth Study Term 3 Week 8 25%

Assessment Task 4

Yearly Exam Term 4 Weeks 5 & 6 25%

MATHS – Semester One Semester 1

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5

Time Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1-6

Term 1 Weeks 7-9

Term 1 Weeks 10-11

Term 2 Weeks 1-4

Term 2 Weeks 5-10

Name of Unit

Operations with Decimals

Properties of Geometrical figures

Cartesian plane & Transformations

Algebra: Expanding & Factorisation

Circles

Concepts Rounding decimals and operations with decimals

Triangles, Quadrilaterals and transformations

Plotting points and transformations

Patterns, expanding and factorising

Circumference, area, conversion of units

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 1 Assignment on Properties of Geometrical Figures Term 1 Week 9 12%

Assessment Task 2 Term 1 Test Term 1 Week 9 12%

Assessment Task 3 Assignment on Transformations & Circles Term 2 Week 9 12%

Assessment Task 4 Term 2 Test Term 2 Week 10 12%

MATHS – Semester Two

Unit Unit 6 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Time/ Duration Term 3

Weeks 1-4 Term 3

Weeks 5-10 Term 4

Weeks 1-3 Term 4

Weeks 4-6 Term 4

Weeks 7-10 Name of Unit

Equations Percentages and Financial

maths Linear Relationships Pythagoras Volume

Concepts Solving Equations Operations with percentages, GST, best buys

Patterns, graphing lines

Right angled triangles, surds Sketching views, prisms, capacity

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 5 Assignment on Equations and Percentages Term 3 Week 9 12%

Assessment Task 6 Term 3 Topic Test Term 3 Week 10 12%

Assessment Task 7 Yearly Examination Week 5/6 20%

Informal Task Topic Test Term 4 Week 9 8%

PDH - THEORY Unit Unit 1 Unit 2

Time/ Duration Term 1 & 2 Term 3 & 4

Name of Unit A Balancing Act Risky Business

Concepts Throughout this unit, students will explore: - Balanced Lifestyle - Benefits of Physical Activity - Health and Skill Components - Physical Activity Levels - Types of Physical Activities - Lifestyle Diseases Dietary Requirements - Analysing Diets - Diets and Culture - Diet, Physical Activity and Health

Throughout this unit, students will explore: - Types of Risk - Reasons For Risk Taking - Risk Taking Scenarios and Decision Making - Drug Use - Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis - Road Safety

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

TASK 1: The assessment of this unit will be a written task to be completed at home. No class time will be allocated. Due: End of Term 1 Weighting: 30% TASK 2: The assessment of this unit will a multiple choice quiz to be completed in class. Due: End of Term 2 Week 2 Weighting: 20% This unit is worth 50% of the theory marks allocated this year.

TASK 3: The assessment of this unit will be a written task to be completed at home. No class time will be allocated. Due: End of Term 3 Weighting: 30% TASK 4: The assessment of this unit will a short answer quiz to be completed in class. Due: End of Term 4 Week 2 Weighting: 20% This unit is worth 50% of the theory marks allocated this year.

PE - PRACTICAL Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

Time/ Duration Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Name of Unit Fitness

Cross Country Athletics

Field Games (Touch Football)

Court Games (Basketball) Racquet Sports

Dance Fitness Softball Cricket

Concepts

Throughout this unit, students will participate in a range of Fitness Testing activities, Cross Country running, and the Athletics throwing events.

Throughout this unit, students will participate in field and court games aimed at developing specialised movement skills.

Throughout this unit, students will participate in a range of racquet sports (including table tennis and badminton), before partaking bush dance where they will explore elements of movement composition.

Throughout this unit, students will complete Fitness Testing activities, with the aim of comparing their levels of fitness to the start of the year. Students will also participate in games Cricket/Softball.

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

The assessment of this unit will be broken down into the following areas:

• Fitness /5 • Athletics /5 • Cross Country /10

This unit is worth 20% of the practical marks allocated for this year. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the unit.


• Field Games /15 • Court Games /15



• Dance /30 This unit is worth 30% of the practical marks allocated for this year. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the unit.


• Fitness /10 • Teeball / Cricket /10


Across Stage 4 (Years 7 & 8) students will undertake courses in Technology Mandatory (TAS). Each semester students will change courses and rotate through so that they study 4 courses from the 6 courses outlined in the tables below. TAS

SUBJECT Food & Agriculture Technologies Mixed Materials Textiles

Time/ Duration

TERM 1 & 2

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 1 TERM 2

Name of Unit

Topic 1: Food Glorious Food Topic 2: From Garden to Gourmet

Clocks Prayer Flags Practical Samples Cover up! Apron

Concepts Understanding the design process through utilising a range of materials,

tools and techniques to produce quality projects

Understanding the design process through utilising a range of materials, tools and techniques to produce quality projects.

Understanding the design process through utilising a range of materials, tools and techniques to produce quality projects

In class activities

Design Process, Safety, WHS, Practical production of food, Time management,

Kitchen management

Design Process, Safety, WHS,

Practical production of an interior design

product, Time management, ICT

Portfolio Mixed Material Technology


Practical production of an interior design

product, Time management, ICT

Portfolio Mixed Material Technology


Practical production of samples, and

PowerPoint

Practical production of apron & booklet

work and PowerPoint

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 1 (40%) Student Design Project & Portfolio Term 2 Week 5

Assessment Task 2 (10%) Bookwork Term 2 Week 5

Assessment Task 3 (50%) Practicals Term 1 Week 10 and Term 2 Week 5

Assessment Task 1 Practical Project and

Folio DUE: Week 9

Weighting: 50%


Folio DUE: Week 9

Weighting: 50%

Assessment Task 1 Protective Clothing

Research Task DUE: Week 9

Weighting: 30%

Assessment Task 2 Practical Tasks

Apron & Samples DUE: Week 5

Weighting: 60% Assessment Task 3

Workbook DUE: Ongoing

through Term 1 & 2 Weighting: 10%

TAS

SUBJECT Metals Electronics Timber Time/

Duration Term 1 Term 2 Term 1 Term 2 Term 1 Term 2

Name of Unit

Candle Holder Coat Hook Continuity Tester Captive Aeroplane Serving Tray Coffee Mug Tree

Concepts Understanding the design process through utilising a range of materials, tools and techniques to produce quality projects.



In class activities

Theory Booklet Marking

Measuring Cutting Bending Drilling

Decorating


Measuring Soldering

Saw Drilling

Finishing


Measuring Cutting – Tenon saw

Drilling Joining

Finishing

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting


Folio DUE: Week 9

Weighting: 50%


Folio DUE: Week 9

Weighting: 50%


Folio DUE: Week 9

Weighting: 50%


Folio DUE: Week 9

Weighting: 50%


Folio DUE: Week 10 Weighting: 50%


Folio Due: Week 10 Weighting 50%

VISUAL ARTS Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5

Time/ Duration

Term 1 5 weeks

Term 1 6 weeks

Term 2 10 weeks

Term 3 10 weeks

Term 4 10 weeks

Name of Unit What is Art?

Crazy Faces

Masks

Mandalas

Aboriginal/Koori Art

Concepts Introduction to Visual Arts What is a VAPD? Overview of the functions of Art in Society The Elements of Art The Principals of Art Careers in Art Overview of The Conceptual Frame, The Frames and Art Practice

Exploration of portraiture techniques and conventions to make artworks. Emotions represented in art through stylistic conventions. Exploration of Colour theory Line and tone exercises Exaggeration

A structural exploration of ceramic techniques, and Masks from around the world. A study of different beliefs about and meanings relating to the representation & functions of masks. Contemporary, Modern masks are also explored with emphasis on Design and colour

A structural and subjective exploration of the natural elements of earth, air, water and fire. A study of the cultural history of the mandala. An investigation into signs and symbols and the way artists use symbolism to create a visual language.

An exploration of Aboriginal Art through historical and critical studies of Aboriginal artists and Artworks. Traditional symbols Painting, Design and drawing. Creating artworks influenced by the Aboriginal culture

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 1 Critical Study Art Exam and Sugar Skull / Crazy Face drawings Term 1 Week 10 25%

Assessment Task 2 Clay mask. Mask poster historical research task. Term 2 Week 10 25%

Assessment Task 3 Acrylic Mandala painting. Mandalas critical study. Term 3 Week 10 25%

Assessment Task 4 Boomerang painting. Myths from Arnhem land assignment Term 4 Week 4/5 25%

LEAP – Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program Students in Year 7 and Year 8 LEAP work together in an open learning environment on Project Based Learning. Skills central to the learning are the 6Cs – critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, communication, character development and citizenship. The curriculum centres on learning from across the core areas of English, HSIE, Maths and Science. Year 8 LEAP Curriculum Pattern 2018

Subject Head Teacher

1 hour periods per fortnight

English Mrs M Smith-Kain 7

Maths 7

HSIE 6

Science 5

Project Based Learning 7

PDHPE Mrs A Gromek 7

Visual Arts Mrs K Fotheringham 6

TAS Mr P Chapman 5

Total 50

LEAP - ENGLISH Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5

Term Duration

The Great Debate Animal Farm Whale Rider Steeped in Blood Poet’s Corner

Name of Unit Term 1 Week 1-7 7 Weeks

Term 1 Week 8-10 Term 2 Week 1-4

8 Weeks

Term 2 Week 5-10 Term 3 Week 1- 3

9 Weeks


10 Weeks

Term 4 Week 4-10 7 Weeks

Concepts

• The role and influence of the media

• Different forms of media: television, print and internet

• Critical analysis of the techniques used to position responders

• Exploration of current affairs and debatable issues

• The novel as a critique of society and political systems

• Context of Russian Revolution

• Allegory • Characterisation and

satire • Propaganda and

persuasive text features, construction and analysis

• Visual texts

• Impact of colonisation on traditional culture

• Depictions of inter-cultural social dynamics

• Representations of gender, individuality, leadership and community

• Film techniques and how these convey meaning

• Essay writing

• Introduction to Greek and Shakespearean drama

• Conventions of theatre

• Context of ancient Greece and Elizabethan England

• The language of Shakespeare

• Universality of themes and adaptations

• Performance

• Poetry from a range of cultures and times

• Forms of poetry – haiku, sonnet, Shakespearean sonnet, epic and free verse

• Analysis of text structures and language features

• Close Analysis

Learning Areas

Mandatory Requirements

Non-fiction texts - range of television, print and internet media sources.

Animal Farm (novel)

Whale Rider (film)

Macbeth & Medea (plays)

Selected range of classic and contemporary poetry

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 1 Viewing Task Term 1 Week 7 25%

Assessment Task 2 Anibook Portfolio Term 2 Week 4 25%

Assessment Task 3 Essay Term 3 Week 3 25%

Assessment Task 4 Case Judgement Term 4 Week 5 25%

Assessment Task 5 Informal Task Personalised Anthology

LEAP - HSIE Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5

Time/ Duration

Term 1 Week 1 - 3

Term 1 Week 4-11 Term 2 Week 1

Term 2 Week 2-10

Term 3 Week 1-8


Name of Unit

Ancient to the Modern World

The Vikings Water in the World Interconnections The Movement of People

Concepts Continuity and change

Cause and effect

Continuity and change Perspectives Significance

Contestability

Place Space

Environment Interconnection

Scale Sustainability

change

Place Space

Environment Interconnection

Scale Sustainability

change

Continuity and change Cause and effect

Perspectives Empathetic understanding

Significance Contestability

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 1 Group Research Task and Presentation Term 1 Week 4 10%

Assessment Task 2 Persuasive Oral Presentation Term 2 Week 1 20%

Assessment Task 3 Multimedia presentation Term 2 Week 10 Weighting: 20%

Assessment Task 4 Examination - Interconnections Term 3 Week 8 Weighting 20%

Assessment Task 5 Indigenous Culture Case Study - The Movement of People and Interconnections Term 4 Week 5 Weighting: 30% (H 20% and G 10%)

LEAP SCIENCE

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Time

Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1-6 6 Weeks


7 Weeks

Term 2 Weeks 3-8 6 weeks


7 weeks

Term 3 Weeks 6-10 Term 4 Week 1-2

7 weeks

Term 4 Weeks 3-10

7 weeks

Name of Unit Ecosystems Functioning Organisms

Energy Elements & Compounds

Chemical Change Changing Earth

Concepts Interactions between organisms & ecosystems Biotic & abiotic factors, food webs/chains, microorganisms, energy flow & human impact, sustainability, conservation & Indigenous People

Root & shoot system, sexual/asexual reproduction, Obtaining nutrients, Growth, repair & responding. Humans as functioning organisms, Science & better health

Types of energy, Energy transformation, Transferring energy, Conductors and Insulators Circuits Energy efficiency

Elements, chemical & physical properties, Metals and non-metals, uses of elements, compounds & mixtures, Impact of elements & compounds on society. .

Physical & chemical changes, Common chemical reactions & Chemistry in industry.

The Earths structure, understanding the Earth Rocks & the rock cycle Fossils & geological history Mining & Australia, Earth’s geological past.

In class activities

Experiments, report writing, note taking, discussing, constructing models, microscope use, creating, applying knowledge, using equations, evaluating, hypothesising, measuring, graphing, interpreting tables, predicting.

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 1 Research Task Term 2 Week 2 Weighting: 30%

Assessment Task 2 In Class Test Term 2 Week 9 Weighting: 20%

Assessment Task 3 Experimental Task Term 3 Week 10 Weighting: 30%

Assessment Task 4 Yearly Examinations Term 4 Week 6 Weighting: 20%

LEAP MATHEMATICS SEMESTER 1

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Semester Review

Unit 4 Unit 5

Time/ Duration

Term 1 Week1-6 6 Weeks



Term 2 Week5

1 Weeks



Name of Unit

Algebra & Indices Equations Measurement & Pythagoras

Semester 1 Review and Cumulative Diagnostics

Percentages and Financial

Mathematics

Ratio and Rates

Concepts With algebraic expressions: simplify

involving four operations;

substitution and formulas; expanding

and factorisation. Use index notation and

simplify expressions with indices.

Learn techniques for solving linear

equations and use equations to solve

problems. Also solve simple

quadratic equations.

Calculate perimeters, areas of polygons, circles, sectors and composite figures, Calculate volumes, capacities of prisms

and cylinders. Pythagoras’ theorem to calculate lengths

and solve problems in 2D.

Operate with fractions, decimals,

percentages, and apply these in a

range of practical contexts, including

problems related to GST,

discounts and profit and loss.

Study concepts of ratios and rates,

including the use of scale drawings. Solve problems involving speed

and use distance/time

graphs.

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 1 Summative Class Assessments Term 1 Weeks 7 & 11 20%

Assessment Task 2 Summative & Project Term 2 Week 5 20%

Informal Student Directed Term 2 Week 5

Assessment Task 3 Summative Class Assessments Term 2 Week 10 & Term 3 Week 5 20%

LEAP MATHEMATICS SEMESTER 2

Unit Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8.1 Examination

Unit 8.2 Unit 9

Time/ Duration

Term 3 Week 5-8 4 Week

Term 3 Week9-10


Term 4 Week 3-4 2/4 Weeks

Term 4 Week 5 1 Week

Term 4 Week 6-7 2/4 Weeks

Term 4 Week 8-10 3 Weeks

Name of Unit

Angles & Geometric Properties

Linear Relationships Data Analysis Yearly

Exam Data Analysis Transformations and Congruence

Concepts Properties of 2D geometrical figures, line symmetry, rotational symmetry, use logical reasoning to solve numerical exercises involving unknown lengths, angles and solve problems with intersecting lines, parallel lines and perpendicular lines.

Plot points in the Cartesian plane. Develop tables of values from linear relationships and use graphs of linear relationships to solve equations.

Construct, interpret and compare data displays, including dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, sector graphs, divided bar graphs, and frequency tables, histograms and calculate the mean, mode, median and range.

Construct, interpret and compare data displays, including dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, sector graphs, divided bar graphs, and frequency tables, histograms and calculate the mean, mode, median and range.

Use coordinates to draw shapes on the Cartesian plane and use translation, reflection and rotation to transform the shape. Understand and apply congruence and similarity

Assessment Type

Timing Weighting

Assessment Task 3 (cont’d)

Summative Class Assessment Term 2 Week 10 Term3 Week 5

Assessment Task 4

Summative Class Term4 Week3 10%

Assessment Task 5 Yearly Examination Term4 Week5 30%

Informal (Project/Presentation) Term4 Weeks10

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