Wargomerrin News - Year 7

CELEBRATING HUMANITIES

Students begin the year with an introduction to History, focusing on why we study History through a unit on Ancient Australia. They then continue with an introduction to Geography, focusing on Water and its importance. Students finish Semester One with a unit on Ancient Egypt, consolidating History and Geography skills.

Students begin Semester 2 with a unit on Civics and Citizenship, learning what rights and responsibilities they have as citizens. They also learn about what makes a good leader. They complete a unit on Ancient China, comparing this ancient civilisation to those studied in Semester 1.

7M and 7D students studying a unit on ‘Government’ in Humanities thoroughly enjoyed a visit from local MP Darren Chester in Term 3. Darren explained how Government works and the ways that Local, State and Federal government makes decisions and laws and allocates funding. The students had many insightful questions for him. The interest from students in Humanities classes instigated this visit – they are curious and thirsty for knowledge about how their world works. Congratulations to them for using the resources available to them to learn!

Year 7 students will finish the year with a unit on Business and Economics, learning about needs and wants.