Years 9 & 10

The Year 9 curriculum involves teams of teachers working with students in a collaborative environment that has at its core, student-centred learning. The explicit teaching of thinking skills, with an emphasis on the utilisation and embedding of information and communication technology is a feature of the program .Students will be involved in a number of interdisciplinary inquiry based learning projects throughout the year. These projects will encourage students to engage in deep, authentic learning through exploration of a key question.

The Year 10 program will build on the skills of the year 9 program, yet allow for some specialization in the latter part of the year, in preparation for their intended pathways in the following years. The courses of study will allow for flexibility in interests and ability, ensuring students are well equipped for the options of either, VCE, or VCAL at Years 11 and 12.

YEAR 9 PROGRAM 2005

SEMESTER ONE			SEMESTER TWO
CURRICULUM ORGANISER	THEME ONE Self	THEME TWO Community		THEME THREE Global Perspectives	PERIODS PER CYCLE
Literacy	Common program for all students with a focus on KLA English skills, such as reading, writing, speaking and listening	Common program for all students with a focus on KLA English skills		Common program for all students with a focus on KLA English skills	5 ppc
Numeracy	Common program for all students with a focus on KLA Mathematics skills	Common program for all students with a focus on KLA Mathematics skills		Common program for all students with a focus on KLA Mathematics skills	5 ppc
Belief and Personhood	Exploration of Values and Beliefs through Religious Education program				4 ppc
Social Responsibility	The Yarra Valley Exploring the links between Melbourne and the Yarra Valley with a focus on Year 9 Outdoor Education camp	The Choice is Yours Legal responsibilities of teenagers		Global perspectives A study of Australia’s neighbours, including migration and refugees	4 ppc
World Futures	Forensic Science An interactive computer-based and practical problem solving unit incorporating concepts such as DNA, cell biology, chemistry, ethical considerations, working scientifically.	Consumer Chemistry Includes chemistry of makeup Environmental studies at a local level		Space and Earth   Environmental studies on a global scale including sustainability	4 ppc
Personal futures	Personal development Identity, self esteem, sexuality and relationships. Physical education A variety of sporting activities	Personal development Health Services and Women’s Health – pregnancy, birth, contraception, STIs. Physical Education SEPEP program on Netball Term Three. Student run program		Personal development Drugs and Alcohol - harm minimisation Physical education Fitness and a variety of sporting activities	4 ppc
	Careers	Careers		Careers
Integrated inquiry based project/rich task	Inquiry task: Big Brother is Watching. How do you wish to be seen?	Inquiry task: Are you proud to be an Australian?		Inquiry task or rich task	Core Team 3 ppc
Studies in diversity (Compulsory at Year 9)	LOTE German or Indonesian	LOTE German or Indonesian		LOTE German or Indonesian	4 ppc
Creative workshops	A range of visual arts, creative arts and technology workshops. Students will cycle through various activities as determined by the team of specialty teachers assigned to them.	A range of visual arts, creative arts and technology workshops. Students will cycle through various activities as determined by the team of specialty teachers assigned to them.		A range of visual arts, creative arts and technology workshops. Students will cycle through various activities as determined by the team of specialty teachers assigned to them.	6 ppc

 

YEAR 10 PROGRAM 2005

SEMESTER ONE		SEMESTER TWO		PERIODS PER CYCLE
Literacy	Common program for all students with a focus on KLA English skills.	Literacy	Common program for all students with a focus on KLA English skills	6 ppc
Numeracy	Common program for all students with a focus on KLA Mathematics skills	Numeracy	Choose at end of Semester One: VCE Mathematical Methods preparation VCE General Mathematics preparation	6 ppc
Religious Identity in Society	Term One – Jesus of History Christ of Faith Term Two – VCE Unit 1 – Religion & Society	Religious Identity in Society	VCE Unit 1 – Religion & Society	4 ppc
Social Responsibility	Through SOSE KLA, studies in history, geography and commerce Conflicts in History Smart Living	Social Responsibility	Choice between: Business and Law Societies and Environments	4 ppc
World Futures	Through Science KLA, studies in Biology Reaction Chemistry Physics of Motion The Future Earth	World futures	Selection of four modules according to interest and possible VCE/career directions Biotechnology Evolution Kitchen chemistry Water chemistry Energy Amusement parks Plate tectonics Personal psychology	4 ppc
Personal Futures	PE – practical work involving a variety of sports, with an emphasis on teamwork and skills development. Personal well being – First Aid and Mental Health	Personal Futures	PE – practical work involving a variety of sports, with an emphasis on teamwork and skills development. Personal well being – Illicit drugs and Driver Education	4 ppc
	Careers, including portfolio development		Careers, including Work Experience Preparation	1 ppc
Communication (Two units per Semester)	Semester One only German I Indonesian I Literature I Music Performance I Visual Arts	Semester Two only Art Design German II Indonesian II Literature II Media Music Performance II	Semester One OR Two Business Computing Creating a Play Dance and Storytelling Food Technology Multimedia & Programming Proud to Dance Robotics Voice of Drama	5 ppc

 

 

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