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BUNDABERG

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SCHOOL

SUBJECT SELECTION BOOK – YR 8, 2018

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Futures

In Year 8, there are Core subjects that all students will study and then students will have the

opportunity to study 4 electives. The following table outlines the curriculum choices.

All students will study: Students can select 4 ELECTIVES from the following list: One elective must be from THE ARTS and one from TECHNOLOGIES, and then 2 others from either list.

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

CORE SUBJECTS THE ARTS TECHNOLOGIES

English ART BUSINESS

Maths DRAMA INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Science MEDIA INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Humanities and Social Science MUSIC LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGIES

Health and Physical Education

Japanese

Reading (if identified by Support Services)

Year 7 students have had the opportunity to sample a number of the electives already this year and they will be

asked to select 4 electives that they will study for 1 term each throughout the year in Year 8. By the time students

make their choices, Year 7s will have had opportunity to experience 7 out of the 8 electives, so they have had

opportunity to experience most of the electives on offer.

This Subject Selection Booklet will outline the course details for each subject. Using this information, the

experiences students have had already doing the subjects and their own gathering of information by asking teachers

for more details about a course, the Year 7 students will be making their subject selections. The students will be

given a subject selection form to take home to complete and then they will be given time in class to enter their

selections online.

We ask that students make 4 selections plus 2 other preferences in case they do not get their first preference due to

oversized or undersized classes. Once students have made their choices the classes will be organised. This is part of

the whole school timetable and takes time to build. Students will be able to find out their subject choices before

they leave at the end of the year. Subject choices will not be finalised until the end of the year.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS

Selecting subjects can be a daunting task. It’s best to have a plan of attack. If you know where you’re

going, the path is easier to follow – of course finding out what you want to do isn’t exactly easy either.

When choosing your subjects for Year 8, the following steps should to be followed closely;

STEP ONE:

Be well informed about the subjects you are going to choose;

Read the subject information in this booklet and ask your teachers or the Head of Department for information.

STEP TWO:

What subjects do you most enjoy? What subjects are you best at? Which career would you like?

At the beginning of your junior schooling years, you won’t be able to answer all of these questions – that’s ok. What is

important is that you think about these questions when you choose your subjects, as they will influence your decisions later. If

you already know what you want to do in life, great! You can start aiming at targets right away.

STEP THREE:

Research course and career entry:

You might have an idea what you’d like to do by now – great! Get started on finding out what you need to do to get

there. Many jobs/careers and further study options have pre-requisites that you need to have to be eligible to study. Find out

now to avoid nasty surprises later. Make an appointment to see the Guidance Officer if you want further information or

assistance with your career planning.

STEP FOUR:

Select and check:

Make your selections, then check them. Remember, there are times you can change your subjects, but this leads to

complications later on, so it’s best to choose right the first time. Make sure you seek advice from your teachers and Heads of

Department. They can tell you exactly what each course is about. You can find useful information to assist you at

www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au

NOTE:

You are advised to avoid the following:

- Selecting certain subjects simple because someone has told you that they “help you get good results and give you a

better chance of getting into university”

- Being influenced by suggestions that you will not like a particular subject, because a friend/brother/sister disliked it

when they studied it.

- Selecting a subject because your friend is doing it.

- Selecting a subject because you like/dislike the teacher.

YOUR CHALLENGE IT TO:

Make an informed choice and stick to it.

http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/

Index by subject

Art

Business

Drama

English


Humanities and Social Science

Industrial Technology and Design

Information and Communication Technologies

Japanese

Lifestyle Technologies

Mathematics

Media

Music

Science

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COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL COSTS: Subject to availability, excursions to touring exhibitions may be offered COURSE OVERVIEW This subject develops creativity and appreciation of the visual arts and allows many “hands on” opportunities. Students are exposed to the influence of historical and contemporary art and artists as they gain insight into new techniques and skills. Exploring a range of media areas, students experiment with 2D and 3D images and objects. Individual reflection on making tasks helps develop a personal style and enhances learning in all areas.

COURSE OUTLINE

Various units are offered throughout the course, covering a variety of media areas.

Drawing

Painting

Sculptural forms

Design and Printmaking

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Assessment will be balanced over the term and is ongoing, with students receiving regular feedback:

Practical making tasks

Visual Diary – written responses

RESOURCES

An extensive range of resources and materials are supplied by the Art Department in relation to

areas of study.

CAREER PATHWAY

Specific, industry-based occupations for students of The Arts are available for those who wish to pursue their passions in those fields. Skills and knowledge gained through arts subjects are valuable for all occupations and enable students to build proficiency in creative thinking, problem solving, confidence and collaboration. Visual Art is a good introductory course for those who wish to pursue further studies in Senior Visual Art and Certificate II in Creative Arts.

Art

RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS. It is recommended that students have a general interest and a passion for art.

Students should enjoy creating artworks using a variety of skills and techniques.

Students will need to have a device.

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COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme

ADDITIONAL FEES: Nil

COURSE OVERVIEW This course is Unit 2-Economics and Business Years 7-8 of the National Curriculum “Responding to business opportunities in the Australian market”. In this unit, students will develop and apply enterprising behaviours and capabilities, and knowledge, understanding and skills of inquiry, to investigate a familiar and unfamiliar national or regional economics or business issue. The economics or business issue investigated will enable students to: explain how markets operate in Australia and why governments may influence the market’s operation; identify different types of business and explain how they respond to opportunities in Australia; explain the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in Australia; and describe influences on the ways people work and factors that might affect work in the future. COURSE OUTLINE

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment will be balanced over the semester:

Assignments (mainly in class time)

RESOURCES

All resources in the virtual classroom.

CAREER PATHWAY The skills and knowledge gained by studying Business can benefit students working in any business organisation or by those who are likely to own/run a business enterprise of their own in the future. Business is a great subject for anyone looking at any of the occupations related to Business Management, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing or Accountancy. Further study either at TAFE or at University can be undertaken in a variety of courses.

Topics covered included:

Why are markets needed and why are governments involved?

Why do consumers and businesses have both rights and responsibilities?

What may affect the ways people work now and in the future?

How do different businesses respond to opportunities in the market?

RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS.

It is recommended that students have an interest in the topics being studied in this subject

Students taking this subject should be organised, logical and able to pay attention to detail.

Students require their own BYOx device.

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COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL COSTS: Subject to availability, the cost of attending performances and excursions COURSE OVERVIEW Year 8 Drama incorporates a wide variety of experiences, including possible study of Fractured Fairytales, Reader’s Theatre, Puppetry, Theatre for Young People and Melodrama. Learning experiences and assessment are organised according to the three dimensions of Forming (shaping dramatic action), Presenting (performing) and Responding (analysis and evaluation of performance). COURSE OUTLINE

Drama is an art form that is highly accessible and relevant to young people. It is a mode of learning that challenges students and allows them to find alternative means of expression.

Drama builds skills in:

Vocal techniques

Movement and expression

Group work

Performance techniques

Confidence

Self-discipline

Concentration

Analytical thinking

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Assessment will be balanced over the term and is likely to include

Written Forming – e.g. scriptwriting or set/costume design

Group Presenting –group performance

Written Responding – e.g. review of performance or weekly reflections

RESOURCES

Class texts & documents are provided through Resource Hire Scheme and via access to the

virtual classroom.

CAREER PATHWAY Specific, industry-based occupations for students of The Arts are available for those who wish to pursue their passion in those fields. Skills and knowledge gained through arts subjects are valuable for all occupations and enable students to build proficiency in creative thinking, problem solving, confidence and collaboration. Drama is also a good introductory course for those who may wish to pursue further studies in Senior Drama.

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Students must have a willingness to participate cooperatively and reliably in group work.

A readiness to have fun while developing important skills.

Respect for all class members and teacher.

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COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL FEES: Nil COURSE OVERVIEW The English course conforms to the Australian Curriculum requirements using primarily the Curriculum to the Classroom (C2C) resources provided by Education Queensland. Students read, view, manipulate and create a variety of information and literary texts. The course focuses on developing student skills in the areas of language, literacy and literature. COURSE OUTLINE

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment occurs typically every 5 weeks. A variety of techniques will be used including:

Assignments

Exams

Spoken tasks

RESOURCES

Class texts provided through Resource Hire Scheme

Units covered include:

Exploring media texts

Issues in a novel

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

Television drama

Digital and literary adaptations

Reading and comprehending a homepage

English

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Students in year 8 English should be prepared with appropriate equipment, including a dedicated English notebook, pens, ruler, highlighters, scissors and glue. ICT devices are an essential part of English classwork.

Students must be prepared to complete regular homework and devote reasonable time outside class to assignment work.

COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL FEES: Nil COURSE OVERVIEW Health and Physical Education offers experiential learning, with a curriculum that is relevant, engaging, contemporary, physically active, enjoyable and developmentally appropriate. Integral to Health and Physical Education is the acquisition of movement skills, concepts and strategies that enable students to confidently and competently participate in a range of physical activities. In Health and Physical Education students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to support them to be resilient, to develop a strong sense of self, to build and maintain satisfying relationships, to make health-enhancing decisions in relation to their health and physical activity participation, and to develop health literacy competencies in order to enhance their own and others’ health and wellbeing. COURSE OUTLINE

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment will be balanced over the two years. A variety of techniques will be used including:

Written examinations (theoretical and practical)

Assignments

Practical Work

RESOURCES

Class text provided through Resource Hire Scheme

CAREER PATHWAY Health and Physical Education is a good introductory course for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of Human Movements and Personal Training. This could be undertaken at a University or TAFE level.

Personal Health

Outdoor Recreational Activities

Physical Skills relevant to a variety of sports

Study of the Human body when participating in physical activity

Community Health

Team work and sportsmanship


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It is recommended that students have achieved a sound achievement in English

Students taking this subject should be organised and willing to participate in physical activity

COST: Nil if participating in School Resource Hire Scheme ADDITIONAL FEES: Option of excursions may occur in the Geography units COURSE OVERVIEW Our Humanities course conforms to the Australian Curriculum requirements using primarily the Curriculum to the Classrooom (C2C) resources provided by Education Queensland and supplemented with Pearson’s digital online and customised textbooks. Humanities has two main discipline areas of History and Geography. History helps us to understand our past and the impact it still has on us today. History allows students to experience countless situations which stimulate the imagination and creativity. Geography integrates knowledge from the natural sciences and humanities to build a holistic understanding of the physical and human world. Students learn to question why the world is the way it is, to reflect on their relationships and responsibilities for the world and to propose action designed to shape a sustainable future. Humanities lessons involve a variety of activities – information gathering, source analysis, graphing, class discussion, pair/group work, and computer investigation of topics. Skills developed will include the ability to think critically and evaluate; to analyse information and sources, to conduct research, and to express views both orally and written on the topics being studied. COURSE OUTLINE Humanities is divided into two, 6 month discipline areas.

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment will include a variety of techniques including:

Short answer tests – content, practical geographical skills, analysis of sources

Research assignment

Multimodal presentation RESOURCES

Pearson Customised North textbook and class booklets provided through Resource Hire Scheme

CAREER PATHWAY This subject forms a good basis for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of the Humanities. This could be undertaken at a University or TAFE level. This subject can lead the student into the following senior subjects and then into their more specific career areas;

Ancient History – tourism, research, museum… Geography – mining, environmental studies, agriculture … Legal Studies – law, business, social work... Modern History – journalism, politics, military…

History discipline

Medieval Europe

Japan under the Shogun

Spanish in the Americas

Geography discipline

Landforms and landscapes (tectonics/coastal)

Changing Nations (urbanisation)

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It is recommended that students have achieved a sound achievement in English.

Students taking this subject will be required to complete homework on a regular basis as well as assignments.

Students need to bring a BYOx device to school each day.

Q

COST: $30 in addition to the School Resource Hire Scheme

COURSE OVERVIEW: The course introduces students to wood and metal technologies across a 10 week program. With focus on skills development, students will undertake activities which also cover workshop inductions, safety, tools and equipment, reading drawings and a basic design process. The three fields of study involve the use of Timber technology, metal technology and computer modelling (CAD) utilising basic design. Students are assessed on their class work projects, theory tests and design folio.

COURSE OUTLINE

WORKSHOP SAFETY

INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

TOOL IDENTIFICATION

BASIC WORKSHOP PRACTICES

BASIC FRAME CONSTRUCTION

SHEET METAL MARKING

PAN BRAKE

INTRO TO LATHE

METAL MANIPULATION

ELECTRONICS

DESIGN FOLIO

MATERIALS/HARDWARE

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING

PLASTICS – COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURE (3D PRINTING)

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Assessment will be balanced over the 10 weeks. A variety of techniques will be used including:

Examinations

Practical work

Design folio RESOURCES


Closed leather/vinyl shoes.

An apron is not compulsory but desirable.

CAREER PATHWAY A good introductory course for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of cabinetmaking, carpentry, wood machinist, upholstery, fitter and turner, boilermaker (welder), metal fabricator, diesel fitter, plumber, sheet metal worker, electrician and industrial designer.

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It is recommended that students have achieved a sound achievement in English

Students taking this subject should be able to follow Workplace Health and Safety Guidelines and Workshop Operating Procedures.

Q


COURSE OVERVIEW This subject develops students’ knowledge and skills at using ICT’s as problem solving tools. ICT is designed to provide students with a general introduction to the field of information technology by using a variety of hardware and software. Students are introduced to the skills of computer programming and game design & development. This subject requires students to work collaboratively and individually on specific tasks and learning activities completed in class. COURSE OUTLINE


Design and 3D printing

Making circuits and programming using Arduino

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Assessment will be balanced over the term. A variety of techniques may be used including:

Computerised responses

Assignments

RESOURCES

Spark Fun electronic kits

CAREER PATHWAY Further study either at TAFE or at University can be undertaken in a variety of courses associated with Information Technology. These areas of study could include: systems technicians & manager, network design, programming and software design.

Information, Communication & Technologies

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It is recommended that students have an interest in the topics being studied in this subject

Students taking this subject should be organised, logical and able to pay attention to detail

Students must enjoy working with computers and other ICT equipment

Q


ADDITIONAL FEES: Nil COURSE OVERVIEW The 6 month course builds upon basic knowledge gained in previous study of Japanese and seeks to further develop and deepen the vocabulary and communication skills of students. Cultural aspects of Japan are embedded within each unit and encourage interest and understanding of Japanese society. COURSE OUTLINE

Topics studied are drawn from the following –

Popular culture (anime)

Traditional culture (folklore/urban legends/history/festivals etc)

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Reading and translating Japanese script (hiragana, katana and kanji)

Listening tests

Written tasks and exams using Japanese script

Speaking Japanese

RESOURCES

Resources supplied through Resource Scheme.

CAREER PATHWAY An ability to speak Japanese would assist students who are interested in the following careers - international business/law; translating, tourism, diplomatic …

Japanese

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Willingness to learn a foreign language and its culture

Students require a basic to good knowledge of hiragana script.

Students will need to be self-motivated and organised as this subject requires work to be completed at home

Students need to bring a BYOx device each day.

Q

COST: Subject levies may apply

ADDITIONAL FEES: Students will be required to provide ingredients for weekly cooking tasks

COURSE OVERVIEW: Students will undertake one term of study from the Design and Technologies area, with a focus on food and fibre production

COURSE OUTLINE:

Students will undertake design projects and research to produce a collection of work for assessment, from related design solutions from within the food and fibre production context.

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY:

Assessment will be balanced utilising a variety of techniques including:

Short response

Practical tasks, explanation of process

Evaluations of processes and products

Collection of work

RESOURCES:

BOYD for resource and class materials

Display folder

CAREER PATHWAY: Lifestyle Technologies is an introductory course for further studies in food, nutrition, community services, textile and fashion design areas.

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It is recommended that students have an interest in aspects of food, nutrition and textiles.


This is a core subject and a requirement for all students undertaking Year 8

COST: Nil with participation in School Resource Hire Scheme.

ADDITIONAL FEES: If extension students wish to enter the Australian Mathematics Competition or ICAS mathematics competition a small entry fee will have to be paid. COURSE OVERVIEW Year 8 Mathematics at North Bundaberg State High school follows the Australian Curriculum and builds on skills and understanding students have developed in Year 7. COURSE OUTLINE

Number:

Establish the index laws

The concept of pi, 𝜋 and other irrational numbers

Increase or decrease quantities by a given percentage

Rates and ratios Algebra:

Distributive law

Factorisation (numerical factors only)

Plot linear relationships and solve linear equations Measurement:

Perimeter/area of parallelograms, trapeziums, rhombuses, kites and circles

Volume of rectangular and triangular prisms

Time, including 12- and 24- hour time zones

Congruence of triangles Statistics and Probability:

Complementary probability

Two-way tables and Venn diagrams

Censuses, samples and observations

Variation of sample means drawn from the same population

Effect of outliers on measures of central tendency

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Written examinations at the end of each term.

One assignment per semester, typically an investigation.

RESOURCES

Class text provided through Resource Hire Scheme; photocopied resources and worksheets.

Students require a scientific calculator, preferably the Casio FX82 series or Texas Instruments TI-

30XB.

CAREER PATHWAY Studying mathematics can lead to a variety of career paths in areas including: mathematics, science, medicine, mining, engineering, information technology, finance, business and economics.

Mathematics

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ADDITIONAL FEES: Excursions

COURSE OVERVIEW

This subject is assessed exclusively by the products that students will produce focusing on the

medium of comics students incorporate photos and images to create narratives and characters that

communicate important messages to the audience.

COURSE OUTLINE

This subject focuses on communication and representation.

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Assessment will be balanced over the semester. A variety of techniques will be used including:

Assignments/ Practical Work/ Theory

RESOURCES


USB

CAREER PATHWAY

Specific, industry based occupations for students of the Arts are available for those who wish to

pursue their passions in those fields. Skills and knowledge gained through arts subjects are valuable

for all occupations, and enable students to build proficiency in creative thinking, problem solving,

confidence and collaboration.


Animation

Anime (Japanese animated productions featuring hand-drawn or computer animation)

Comics

Superheros

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It is recommended that students have an interest in the topic being studied in this subject.

Students taking this subject should be organised, logical and able to pay attention to detail.

Students should enjoy working with computers.

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ADDITIONAL FEES:

COURSE OVERVIEW

Students will study and listen to music of the 21st century and have the opportunity to play and sing

using a variety of instruments. The instrument families will be explored, along with basic theory

concepts.

COURSE OUTLINE

Instrument families

Introductory music theory

Music of the 21st century

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

A variety of techniques will be used including:

Performances (small group)

RESOURCES


CAREER PATHWAY

Music is a good introductory course for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of

music. This could be undertaken at a university or TAFE level. This subject can lead the student into

the following areas; musician, working in recording studios, music teaching, song writing.

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It would be an advantage if students can play an instrument/sing, or have a strong willing to

learn one.

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ADDITIONAL FEES: Bus fare for local excursion

COURSE OVERVIEW

Science provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of important science concepts and

processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of science’s contribution to our culture and

society, and its applications in our lives. The curriculum supports students to develop the scientific

knowledge, understandings and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues and

to participate, if they so wish, in science-related careers.

In addition to its practical applications, learning science is a valuable pursuit in its own right. Students can

experience the joy of scientific discovery and nurture their natural curiosity about the world around them. In

doing this, they develop critical and creative thinking skills and challenge themselves to identify questions

and draw evidence-based conclusions using scientific methods. The wider benefits of this “scientific literacy”

are well established, including giving students the capability to investigate the natural world and changes

made to it through human activity.

COURSE OUTLINE

Students engage in units on Physics (forces, energy and motion), Chemistry (matter, reactions,

atomic theory and the periodic table), Biology (cells, body systems, ecosystems, evolution and

genetics) and Earth Science (rocks, plate tectonic, the universe and global systems) in each of

Years 8, 9 and 10. They will learn through a wide variety of learning strategies, including practical

experiments. Students usually complete 3 assessment tasks each semester.

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

A variety of techniques will be used including:

Written examinations

Research Assignments

Experimental Investigations and Reports

RESOURCES


CAREER PATHWAY

Science is a good introductory course for those who want to pursue further studies in the areas of

Science. This could be undertaken at a University or TAFE level. This subject can lead the student

into the following areas: medicine; engineering; teaching; nursing; pharmacy; research; astronomy;

veterinary science; electrical trades; environmental science; and many more.

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Students taking this subject should strive to be organised, logical and to pay attention to detail.

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