2019 Stage 4 Scope and Sequence

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1 Year 8 English All Classes Gifted & Talented Class Literacy Elective Topics Literacy Elective Tales Transformed Students will study a traditional tale from particular cultural contexts and examine its transformation in different contexts and media. Reading Test Original Narrative Fame Students study a range of media representations of individuals who have achieved fame in a various contexts. Students explore the concept of 'fame' from social, cultural and or political perspectives. Oral Presentation Theme Study Students explore how themes have been presented in and through a fictional text. Students will be introduced to the form, structure and language of the formal essay. Research Task Comparative analysis of two or more texts Theme Study in context of a Genre Study Reading for Meaning Narrative Writing Reading Comprehension Test Narrative Writing Reading - Non-Fiction Speech Essay Theme Study Reading, Writing, Listening, Viewing Essay Visual Texts Students study a range of advertisements over different platforms. The promotion of sustainability is a particular focus. Visual Literacy Test Original picture book cover OR double page and synopsis; Written Reflection Statement Publication of digital or hard copy picture book to a wider audience Film Study Listening/Viewing Test Essay Competition EN4-1A, EN4-4B, EN4-5C, EN4-8D EN4-2A, EN4-5C, EN4-7D EN4-1A, EN4-4B, EN4-8D EN4-1A, EN4-3B, EN4-5C, EN4-9E

2 Year 8 HSIE - Geography and History Term 1 (History) Term 2 (History) Term 3 (Geography) Term 4 (Geography) Depth Study 4: The Western and Islamic World: Medieval Europe Students explore the way of life Medieval Europe and the roles of different groups in society. Significant achievements and developments are examined through sources as well as the theme of continuity and change throughout this period. The depth ends with an examination of the role of the Catholic Church and the role of a significant individual. Depth Study 6: Expanding Contacts: Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples, Colonisation and Contact History Students examine the nature of colonisation and contact on a selected non-australian Indigenous Peoples by European civilisation. Inquiry is undertaken into the effects and consequences of colonisation. The depth study concludes with a specific focus on the nature and impact of British colonisation of Australia and a comparative study. Depth Study 6: Expanding Contacts: Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples, Colonisation and Contact History Continued Depth Study 5: The Asia-Pacific World: Angkor/Khmer Empire Students explore the way of life in the Angkor/Khmer Empire and reasons for its rise to prominence. Inquiry into the cultural achievements of the empire is undertaken through source analysis where students are then required to develop and examine theories into reasons for its decline. Water in the world Students examine water as a resource and the factors influencing water flows and availability of water resources in different places. They investigate the nature of water scarcity and assess ways of overcoming it. Students discuss variations in people s perceptions about the value of water and the need for sustainable water management. Students also investigate processes that continue to shape the environment including an atmospheric or hydrologic hazard. Interconnections Students focus on the connections people have to places across a range of scales. They examine what shapes people s perceptions of places and how this influences their connections to places. Students explore how transport, information and communication technologies and trade link people to many places. They explain the effects of human activities, such as production, recreation and travel, on places and environments in Australia and across the world and investigate sustainability initiatives and possible futures for these places. Geographical skills, fieldwork and ICT integrated into content and assessment. Research, inquiry and report Source Analysis and Presentation Research and Written Report Research, inquiry and presentation Geography: History: HT4-3, HT4-5, HT4-7, HT4-8, HT4-9, HT4-10 HT4-2, HT4-4, HT4-7, HT4-9, HT4-10 GE4-1, GE4-2, GE4-4, GE4-5, GE4-7, GE4-8 GE4-1, GE4-3, GE4-4, GE4-6, GE4-7, GE4-8

3 Year 8 Mathematics Pythagoras Theorem Establish and apply Pythagoras theorem to find sides in right-angled triangles. Solve problems involving Pythagoras theorem Working with Numbers Apply the four operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and order of operations. Apply associative, commutative & distributive laws to aid mental computation. Compare, order, add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. Algebra Substitute into algebraic expressions. Expand and factorise simple algebraic expressions. Geometry Use the language, notation and conventions of geometry, Apply the geometric properties of angles at a point to find unknown angles with appropriate reasoning. Apply the properties of corresponding, alternate & co-interior angles on parallel lines to find unknown angles with appropriate reasoning. Determine, justify that particular lines are parallel. Solve simple numerical exercises based on properties. Area and Volume Convert between metric units of area. Establish and use formulas to find the areas of triangles, special quadrilaterals and circles. Solve problems involving area. Convert between metric units of volume and capacity. Establish and use formulas to find volumes of right prisms and cylinders. Solve problems involving volume and Capacity. Fractions and Percentages (continued) Investigating Data Analyses single sets of data using measures of location, and range. Congruent Figures Define congruency. Identify congruent figures, Identify congruent triangles using the four tests. Solve numerical problems using reasoning. Probability Identify complementary events and use the sum of probabilities to solve problems. Describe events using language of at least, exclusive or (A or B but not both), inclusive or (A or B or both) and and Represent events in two-way tables and Venn diagrams and solve related problems. Probability (continued) Equations Solve simple linear equations using algebraic techniques. Solve simple quadratic equations. Ratio and Rates Apply ratios and rates to solve problems, Interpret and draw distance/time graphs Graphing Linear Relationships Locate and describe points on the Cartesian plane using coordinates. Fractions and Percentages Perform calculations involving GST. Calculate discounts and best buys Ongoing Class s Take-home assignment Ongoing Class s Semester 1 Common and Extension Task Ongoing Class s Take-Home Assignment Ongoing Class s Semester 2 Common and Extension Task MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM, MA4-3WM, MA4-16MG, MA3-4WM, MA3-5NA, MA3-6NA, MA4-8NA. MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM, MA4-3WM, MA4-18MG, MA4-13MG, MA4-14MG, MA4-5NA. MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM, MA4-3WM, MA4-19SP, MA4-17MG, MA4-21SP. MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM, MA4-3WM, MA4-21SP, MA4-10NA, MA4-7NA, MA4-11NA.

4 Year 8 Music Unit 5: Advanced Drum Kit Unit 6: Advanced Keyboard & Guitar Unit 7: Advanced Cubase Unit 8: Busking Basics Performance Complex drum kit patterns. Learn to play patterns that increase in difficulty. See MOODLE Drum sheet One and Two.. The Sounds of Music Methods of Sound Production Combinations of Instruments The Orchestra Families of Instruments The Percussion Family Types of Woodwind Instruments. Performance Choose to work on guitar or keyboard and learn a piece to be performed as a solo at end of the unit. See MOODLE for suggestions. Composition Experiment with arranging your piece using Cubase The Sounds of Music Types of String Instruments. Types of brass Instruments. Voice Types Electronic Sounds Performance - Developing arranging skills. In small groups arrange a Verse and Chorus for a song of your choice. Aural MTT Cert 1-7 Elements of Pop Music Booklet (Year 8 Pop Music folder) Composition Original song using Cubase. Must come up with your own chord progression. The Blues Focussed listening Characteristics of Blues Walking Bassline 12 Bar Blues Chord Progression Vamp Improvisation using the Blues scale Performance Learn to play and sing Leaving on a Jet Plane Intro - Verse 1 Chorus Outro. Solo or small group. Aural MTT completion Cert 1-7 Music literacy skills reading and notating pitch and rhythm. Composition Arrangement of Jet plane for performance in class. Aural Music Tech Teacher - Certificates 1-8 Music Extension Perform sheets 1 & 2 of drum patterns. MTT Cert 4+ Quiz Percussion instrument Quiz. Moodle Learn to play Extension Pieces on MOODLE Compose a drum beat that uses more complex rhythms and fills Perform individual piece for on guitar or keyboard. Moodle Assignment Complete MTT Learn to play Extension Pieces on MOODLE Create an MP3 of your composition and a PDF of your notation Unit 1 Fretless Theory Perform more complex strumming patterns and learn the chords AM, Am, FM, EM Record Guitar and Vocals using Cubase. Yearly examination on musical literacy Performance of Leaving on a Jet Plane Unit 2 Fretless Theory Performance of the whole song Perform a song (own choice) 4.2., 4.3, 4.7, 4.8, , 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 4.8, , 4.5, 4.6, , 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9

5 Year 8 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (Theory) A Healthy Me Students will recognise and evaluate the dynamic nature and contributing factors of their own health and others. Relationships Students will discuss their rights and responsibilities and, recognise abuse, power and protective strategies in relationships. Active Lifestyle Students will examine the benefits of physical activity and will learn about the various components of fitness such as strength, agility, coordination and speed. Don t Risk It All Students will discuss risky situations for young people and develop protective strategies for these situations. (Practical) Fundamental Movement Skill Games Rhythmic Gymnastics Athletics and Cross Country Invasion Games 2 AFL, European Handball, Softcrosse Sticks, Bats and Balls Cricket and Hockey Active Lifestyle Competitive/Non-Competitive, Individual, Group, Team, Initiative and Challenge Activities A Healthy Me Task Rhythmic Gymnastics Routine Active Lifestyle Health Promotion Striking Games 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, , 4.2, 4.4., 4.5, , 4.5, 4.10, 4.13, , 4.9, 4.10

6 Year 8 Science All Mixed Up This topic examines atoms, elements and the periodic table and the difference between compounds and mixtures. It then examines different types of chemical reactions and separation techniques. Nature s Factories This topic explores the wide variety of ecosystems and the unique abiotic and biotic variables within them. It then examines adaptations of organisms within their ecosystem. Body Secrets This topic explores several body systems including the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory and skeletal systems and how these systems work together to meet the needs of cells. Plant systems are also examined. Toy Story This topic examines the different types of energy and different types of forces including frictional, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic forces all in the context of toys and games. Practical Task Topic Test Adaptations Design video Topic test Model Topic test Students will be engaging with a STEM and Future s Learning project throughout the year. STEM Activity - Toy Design Topic test SC4-CW3, SC4-CW4, SC4-4WS, SC4-5WS, SC4-6WS, SC4-7WS, SC4-9WS SC4-LW3, SC4-LW4, SC4-4WS, SC4-6WS, SC4-8WS, SC4-9WS SC4-LW5, SC4-ES1, SC4-ES2, SC4-4WS, SC4-5WS, SC4-6WS, SC4-8WS, SC4-9WS SC4-PW3, SC4-PW4, SC4-4WS, SC4-5WS, SC4-6WS, SC4-7WS, SC4-8WS, SC4-9WS

7 Year 8 Visual Arts (Core) Art Making Art Theory Going Dotty PAINTING Students to choose from 5 aboriginal animal designs to paint in dot form. Students paint in bright colours using dots. Indigenous Artists (Art Gallery of NSW): Wingu Tingima; Lin Onus; BobbyWest; Owen Yalandja Frames Subjective Frame Structural Frame Conceptual Framework Animal Alphabet Excursion to Wildlife World & Sydney Aquarium: drawing and taking photos Back at school students choose one Australian Animal to construct an illustrated page of the letter the animal s name begins with e.g. K for Kookaburra. Students to construct a phrase using an adjective, a verb, an adverb all starting with the same letter. They are also to include an illustration of the animal. Use of Calligraphy and text in art. Sally Morgan / Graeme Base: Animalia Structural Frame Cultural Frame Art Making and Designs / Visual Art Diary Process / Theory / Research Fantastic Journey Documented Form Incursion: Walk to Cook River and loop back to school. Students: record their walkabout using drawing, photography, rubbings, collected objects e.g. feathers, sounds they hear, smells etc. use their documentation to create symbols based on their walk construct an aerial view of their walk as a map use all of the above to create a mixed media artwork in A3 size documenting their experiences. Gordon Bennett Cultural Frame Postmodern Frame 4.2, 4.3, 4.8, , 4.4, 4.5, , 4.9

8 Year 8 Dance (Elective) Introduction to safe dance Body skills/dance technique Dance in context - Indigenous dance Floor sequence Research task indigenous dance forms Exploring aspects of space Stimulus - visual Generating and organising movement Composition in pairs Process journal Dance sequencing Manipulation/development of a class performance piece (Showcase Evening) Performance quality applied to a dance. Group performance Written response-evaluation of a performance Body skills Jazz/hip hop technique Exploring aspects of time Dance in context historical time-line of Jazz/popular dance forms Small group dance composition Journal reflection task 4.4.1, 4.1.2, , , 43.1, , 4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2

9 Year 8 Drama (Elective) The Origins of Theatre In this unit students will explore the theatre of Ancient Greece and investigate the stories, performance style and dramatic elements of this theatre. Students will devise and perform their own work based on a stimulus and present using the Chorus found in Greek Theatre Students will present their own original piece of theatre based upon the conventions of Greek theatre. Oral and Written Reflection Movement & Mime In this unit students will learn how to create characters through their movement and physicality. They will use music as a foundation for storytelling and a source of dramatic mood and atmosphere. Group Performance Students use movement /mime and music Oral and Written Reflection Mask & Ritual Students will explore Mask and Ritual. Working in small groups to illustrate use Mask and Ritual in performance and incorporate understanding of the elements of drama. MADD Performance Students will devise and create a piece for MAAD Night Group performance using Mask and Ritual. Oral and Written Reflection Improvisation and Playbuilding Students research and explore an idea through improvisation and playbuilding. They will develop a performance manipulating the elements of drama and producing a script. Theatresports Group performance of Playbuilt piece. Oral and Written Reflection Script ,, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, , 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.2.1, 4.2.3, , 4.1.4, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, , 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.3.3

10 Year 8 French (Elective) My place! Quoi de Neuf? 2 Chapter 1 - Housing in the Francophone world - Describing the house you live in - Describing your room - The present tense - The verb Aller - Irregular adjectives School life Quoi de Neuf? 2 Chapter 2 - French school day - School year dates - School subjects - The imperative - Regular re verbs - Ordinal numbers Leisure activities Quoi de Neuf? 2 Chapter 3 - The Tour de France - Talking about leisure activities - The verbs faire, jouer de, faire de, - Answering with Si - Samedi ou le samedi Urban living Quoi de Neuf?2 Chapter 4 - -Features of French towns - -Phone numbers in French - -Numbers Regular ir verbs - -Asking and giving directions - -Prepositions of place - Revision Create a house advertisement for the real estate magazine L immobilier Create an oral description of your school timetable Design a video interview on sport choices Design and publish a picture book of a town s features (shops, cinema, pool) etc Revision Test End of Year Examination 4.UL.2, 4.UL.4, 4.MLC.1, 4.MBC.1 Uses technology to create an effective advertisement 4.UL.1, 4.UL.2, 4.UL.3, 4.UL.4, 4.MLC.1, 4.MBC.1 4.UL.2, 4.UL.4, 4.MLC.1, 4.MBC.1 Uses technology to present and communicate information 4.UL.1, 4.UL.2, 4.UL.3, 4.UL.4, 4.MLC.1 Uses technology to create an effective picture book

11 Year 8 MasterChef (Elective) Foods for special Occasions Nutrition and Consumption Food Trends and Food Styling Food is an important component of many special occasions. Students will explore a range of special occasions including social, cultural, religious, historical and family, and examine the elements of small and large scale catering. Students will plan and prepare safe food, demonstrating appropriate food handling and presentation skills. Knowledge of nutrition is integral to making healthy food choices. Students will examine the nutritional components of food and food developments aimed at enhancing health, the impact of food consumption on nutrition and explore ways of meeting nutritional requirements to maintain optimum nutrition or manage nutritional issues. Examine current food trends and factors that influence the appeal and acceptability of a range of foods. Students identify trends in dining, food presentation and service. Contemporary food lifestyle programs are viewed and students are asked to use technology to showcase current food-styling and presentation trends. Topic Practical Skills Research Tasks ICT Skills Tasks Reporting Due to equipment and resource constraints, the Year 8 topics may be taught in a rotational order which will also affect assessment timing. Focus : 4.3.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, Core : 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.3, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, Focus : 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.5.1, Core : 4.1.1, 4.2.3, 4.3.1, Focus : 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6.1, Core : 4.1.1, 4.2.3, 4.4.1, 4.4.2

12 Year 8 Music (Elective) Unit 1 Introduction to Production Unit 2 Expressive Arts Music & Verbal Arts Unit 3 The Music Producer Unit 4 Popular Music Music Extension Performance Work in small groups on a song of your choice to be performed at the end of the term Aural Introduction to the concepts of music. Pitch, Duration, Tone Colour. Composition Compose your own song. Kool Skools Issues in Relationships Complete worksheets on Introduction to production from videos. How to roll a lead. Perform individual piece for. Production Test Moodle Concept Study Cards performances should challenge the musician technically. This means the vocalist or instrumentalist should attempt a new technique or genre of music Performance Work in a small group to perform original composition Aural Continuation of introduction to the concepts of music Viva on the characteristics of a genre of music Composition Continue working on Original composition. Performance of a song in a small ensemble Viva and presentation of the characteristics of a genre Original Composition Write a Middle 8 for your song and create a multilayered backing track to accompany the vocalists Vodcast should include both video and audio files and will include analysis of Tone Colour, Texture, Dynamics and Expressive Techniques, Duration, Pitch and Structure.. Performance One piece focussing on expressive techniques Aural Listening to instruments and their roles in songs Composition organise people to create an arrangement of their song Yearly listening test Create an Vodcast/Podcast on your chosen popular music genre or artist. Backing track will also include multiple vocal tracks and harmony. This can be done using a Vox sound on the keyboard. Performance Developing individual and ensemble performance skills Aural Elements of Pop Music Booklet Composition Create your own backing track Create your own backing track for Sam Smith s Stay with me. Performance of a song in a small ensemble Solo performances should challenge the musician technically. This means the vocalist or instrumentalist should attempt a new technique or genre of music. 4.2., 4.3, 4.7, 4.8, , 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 4.8, , 4.5, 4.6, , 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9

13 Year 8 Technology Mandatory New Earth Entrepreneurs The Design Project requires students to: Design and manufacture a textile product that meets the design brief of light source/soft furnishing/comfort item Explore applications of up-cycling Understand the need for sustainability Students document their skill-development tasks in a design and production folio New Earth Entrepreneurs (Continued) Fantastic Food The Design Project requires students to: Investigate food and fibre production Understand nutritional needs Explain the sustainable production of food Explore sensory properties of foods and safe and ethical work practices Students document their practical skilldevelopment tasks in a design and production folio Fantastic Food (Continued) On The Body This topic s Design Project requires students to: investigate Australian indigenous art and design generate ideas for a sterling silver ring based on indigenous culture. construct a jewellery item (ring) and use textile materials to create a jewellery bag Students document their skill-development tasks in a design and production folio On the Body (continued) Individual Topic Portfolio Design Project Components Due to equipment and resource constraints, the Year 8 topics may be taught in a rotational order which will also affect assessment timing. TE4-1DP, TE4-2DP, TE4-3DP, TE4-4DP, TE4-5AG, TE4-6FO, TE4-7DI, TE4-8EN, TE4-9MA, TE4-10TS

14 Year 8 Visual Arts (Elective) Art Making Art Theory A: School Production: Students working on props & backdrops for production and/or B: Murals: Students design & create a mural for commissioned school wall and/or C: Murals: Students continuing to develop murals in the canteen area: Theme French Provincial and/or D: Modernist Painting: Students working on individual landscape painting based on a Modernist artist and/or E: Community Art Project and/or F: Art Competitions and/or G: Media: Ceramic/Darkroom/Print Making/Digital Art/Sculpture and/or Conceptual Framework Structural Frame Subjective Frame Cultural Frame Postmodern Frame Art Making and Designs / Visual Art Diary Process / Theory / Research 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10