Course Outline:
In Years 7–8, students explore the nature of history, how historians investigate the past and the importance of conserving our heritage. Aspects of the ancient and medieval world are studied, including origins and daily life of the ancient world and beliefs and values of medieval societies. The nature of colonisation and contact history is also examined.
Course Outcomes:
4.1 describes and explains the nature of history, the main features of past societies and periods and their legacy
4.2 describes significant features of Aboriginal and indigenous cultures, prior to colonisation
4.3 explains the ways indigenous and non-indigenous peoples of the world have responded to contact with each other
4.4 identifies major periods of historical time and sequences people and events within specific periods of time
4.5 identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources
4. 6 draws conclusions about the usefulness of sources as evidence in an inquiry
4.7 identifies different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
4.8 locates, selects and organises relevant information from a number of sources, including ICT, to conduct basic historical research
4.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
4.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past
Assessment Grid:
Assessment Tasks
Investigating History-
Research / Course Workbook
Investigating History-
Research / Oral task
Ancient Societies-
Explanation Text Type
Ancient Societies-
Source-Based Test
Outcomes Weighting Due Date
4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.10 25% T1 Wk 6
4.8, 4.9, 4.10
4.1, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10
4.5, 4.6, 4.9
25%
25%
25%
T2, Wk 2
T3, Wk 7
T4, Wk 4

Course Outline:
In Years 7–8, students explore the nature of history, how historians investigate the past and the importance of conserving our heritage. Aspects of the ancient and medieval world are studied, including origins and daily life of the ancient world and beliefs and values of medieval societies. The nature of colonisation and contact history is also examined.
Course Outcomes:
4.1 describes and explains the nature of history, the main features of past societies and periods and their legacy
4.2 describes significant features of Aboriginal and indigenous cultures, prior to colonisation
4.3 explains the ways indigenous and non-indigenous peoples of the world have responded to contact with each other
4.4 identifies major periods of historical time and sequences people and events within specific periods of time
4.5 identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources
4.6 draws conclusions about the usefulness of sources as evidence in an inquiry
4.7 identifies different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
4.8 locates, selects and organises relevant information from a number of sources, including ICT, to conduct basic historical research
4.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
4.10selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past
Assessment Grid:
Assessment Tasks
Medieval Societies-
Discussion Text Type
Medieval Societies-
Course Work Booklet
Medieval Societies –
Film Review
Medieval Societies-
Newspaper Report
Outcomes
4.7,4.9,4.10
4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10
4.1, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10,
4.5, 4.6, 4.9
Weighting Due Date
25% T1 Wk 10
25%
25%
25%
T2, Wk 5
T3, Wk 7
T4, Wk 5

Course Outline:
In Years 9–10, students learn of significant developments in Australia’s social, political and cultural history. Key topics include Federation, World War I (including Gallipoli), World
War II (with the opportunity to focus on the experiences of Australians such as a POW, a nurse, or a soldier in one theatre of war), the Vietnam War era and the study of one decade’s social history in depth. Studies range from a Prime Minister to the experiences of a migrant group.
Course Outcomes:
5.1 explains social, political and cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on Australian life
5.2 assesses the impact of international events and relationships on Australia’s history
5.3 explains the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia
5.4 sequences major historical events to show an understanding of continuity, change and causation
5.5 identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources
5.6 uses sources appropriately in an historical inquiry
5.7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
5.8 locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a number of sources, including ICT, to undertake historical inquiry
5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences
Assessment Grid:
Assessment Tasks
Australia at the beginning of the 20 th C:
Explanation Text Type
Conscription Debate:
Sourced based test
Prisoners of War:
Biographical Recount
Australia’s Involvement in World War 2:
Knowledge Source Test
Outcomes
5.1, 5.8, 5.9,5.10
5.1,5.7,5.9
5.1, 5.4, 5.8,5.9, 5.10
5.1, 5.2 5.3,5.5,5.6,
Weighting Due Date
25%
25%
25%
25%
T1 Wk 5
T2, Wk 7
T3, Wk 9
T4, Wk 7

Course Outline:
In Years 9–10, students learn of significant developments in Australia’s social, political and cultural history. Key topics include Federation, World War I (including Gallipoli), World
War II (with the opportunity to focus on the experiences of Australians such as a POW, a nurse, or a soldier in one theatre of war), the Vietnam War era and the study of one decade’s social history in depth. Studies range from a Prime Minister to the experiences of a migrant group.
Course Outcomes:
5.1 explains social, political and cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on Australian life
5.2 assesses the impact of international events and relationships on Australia’s history
5.3 explains the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia
5.4 sequences major historical events to show an understanding of continuity, change and causation
5.5 identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources
5.6 uses sources appropriately in an historical inquiry
5.7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
5.8 locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a number of sources, including ICT, to undertake historical inquiry
5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences
Assessment Grid:
Assessment Tasks
Australia in Vietnam Era-
Source based PowerPoint
Changing Rights and Freedoms-
Discussion Essay
Social and Cultural Change-
Oral History/ Interview
Overview of Course:
Knowledge and Source-based test
Outcomes Weighting Due Date
5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8 25% T1 Wk 9
5.3, 5.10, 5.9
5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10,
5.1,5.2,5.4,5.5,5.7
25%
25%
25%
T2, Wk 7
T3, Wk 8
T4, Wk 4

Course Outline:
Students explore the nature of history and the methods that historians use to construct history through a range of thematic and historical studies. Students develop an understanding of how historians investigate and construct history through an examination of various types of history such as oral history, museum or archive studies, historical fiction, media, biography or film.
Course Outcomes:
E5.1 applies an understanding of history, heritage, archaeology and the methods of historical inquiry
E5.2 examines the ways in which historical meanings can be constructed through a range of media
E5.3 sequences major historical events or heritage features, to show an understanding of continuity, change and causation
E5.4 explains the importance of key features of past societies or periods, including groups and personalities
E5.5 evaluates the contribution of cultural groups, sites, and/or family to our shared heritage
E5.6 identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources and uses them appropriately in an historical inquiry
E5.7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
E5.8 locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a number of sources, including ICT, to undertake historical inquiry
E5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
E5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences
Assessment Grid:
Assessment Tasks
Jack the Ripper
In-class essay
Chinese Dynasty
Research Task/ Presentations
Peka Kucha
Digital Photostory
Kingdom of Heaven
In-class Essay
Outcomes
E5.3, E5.4, E5.6,E5.7,E5.8,E5.9
E5.1, E5.4, E5.5, E5.9
E 5.8, E 5.2, E 5.10,
E 5.1, E5.4, E5.6, E5.7, E5.8
Weighting
25%
25%
25%
25%
Due Date
T1 Wk 9
T2, Wk 5
T3, Wk 6
T4, Wk 7

Course Outline:
Students explore the nature of history and the methods that historians use to construct history through a range of thematic and historical studies. Students develop an understanding of how historians investigate and construct history through an examination of various types of history such as oral history, museum or archive studies, historical fiction, media, biography or film.
Course Outcomes:
E5.1 applies an understanding of history, heritage, archaeology and the methods of historical inquiry
E5.2 examines the ways in which historical meanings can be constructed through a range of media
E5.3 sequences major historical events or heritage features, to show an understanding of continuity, change and causation
E5.4 explains the importance of key features of past societies or periods, including groups and personalities
E5.5 evaluates the contribution of cultural groups, sites, and/or family to our shared heritage
E5.6 identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources and uses them appropriately in an historical inquiry
E5.7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
E5.8 locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a number of sources, including ICT, to undertake historical inquiry
E5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
E5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences
Assessment Grid:
Assessment Tasks
Terrorism
Oral Presentation and ICT Research
Prejudice and Persecution
Source Analysis
Ancient Greece
Essay
Assassination and Crimes
Research and Presentation
Outcomes Weighti ng
E5.4,E5.6, E5.8, E5.9, E5.10, E5.11 25%
E5.6, E5.7, E5.8, E5.10
E5.1, E5.2, E5.4, E5.5, E 5.7
E5.4, E5.6, E5.8, E5.9, E 5.10,
E5.11, E5.12
25%
25%
25%
Due Date
T1 Wk 7
T2, Wk 8
T3, Wk 9
T4, Wk 5