Humanities Year 7-9

Term One

It has been a very busy term 1 for students studying Humanities. We are currently involved in a variety of programs and the students have demonstrated excellent growth in their knowledge.

Year 7  

We have been having a close look at the Ancient Civilisations of Egypt, Greece, China and Rome. Students have learnt about the aspects of these societies that still influence us today and have been amazed at the amount of ideas and items that we can trace back to these civilisations. The students really enjoyed making their own mummies, competing in their own Ancient Greek Olympics and learning about the life of Julius Caesar.

Year 8

The students are in the middle of their Economics unit for the semester. We have learnt about how companies, both large and small, meet the needs and wants of consumers. The students were tasked with creating their own product that they believed there was a high demand for. The Year 8’s are also involved in the Stock Market Game, which is a simulation game involving students from across Australia. They have really enjoyed learning about how the stock market works and buying and selling stocks. This game will continue well into Term 2.

Year 9

Humanities for Year 9 is all about Australian History. We have just completed a unit on colonisation, the treatment of Indigenous Australians, migration and the birth of our nation. We are seeing a clear link to the values and ideas set forth during the birth of our nation our way of life today. Students have completed their first essay for the year and did a fantastic job. We are all very excited about the next phase in Australian History, World War 1.

Term Two

Term 2 has seen some very exciting learning taking place within the Humanities classroom. Students have been studying history, economics and geography.

Year 7

Students moved from the Ancient era to Medieval. We discussed and examined the importance of the European Feudal system and how it plays a role in Australian society today. We looked at the role men, women and children play in Medieval Europe and Japan as well as the importance of religion. Students concluded the term with a research assignment on a chosen aspect of either medieval or ancient life. Students created books that were then shared amongst with the year level.

Year 8

Students completed their Economics unit with a project analysing multinational and local businesses. We then examined the importance of sustainability within the Asia-Pacific region. Students looked at how we can be more sustainable and the impact this has on everyday life.

Year 9

We have continued our Australian History theme with the completion of our World War 1 unit. Students investigated the impact of the war on Australians on the front as well as at home. Students concluded this unit with their semester exam.

Dane, Cam & Laura

7-9 Humanities Team.

Semester Two

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

On the 18th August 70 students from years 5-9 attended the Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance.

The students played an important role in the ceremony as they led the march of service men and women to the Shrine. Each student was given a scarf as well as an Australian flag to carry. This represented the Australian lives that had been lost during the Vietnam War. 18 Lakes students were selected to form a guard of honour to remember the 18 Australian soldiers who died at the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. This was a wonderful experience for staff and students as it has provided them with a greater understanding of this conflict and its importance in Australian military history.