2019 Year 9 Subject Booklet - Lyndhurst Secondary College Yr 9 Handbook.pdf · L.O.T.E Hindi HUMANITIES The Law and You . Page 4 of 17 CORE: ENGLISH ... Common Assessment Tasks and

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2019

Year 9 Subject Booklet

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INDEX

Topic Page

Introduction 3

Core: English 4

Core: Inquiry - Humanities and Science 5

Core: Inquiry – The Real Thing 6

Core: Mathematics 7

Core: Academy 8

Elective Costs 9

Elective: The Arts 10

Elective: Technology 11

Elective: Science 13

Elective: L.O.T.E. Hindi 14

Elective: The Law and You 15

Elective: Physical Education 16

Elective Preference Form 17

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INTRODUCTION

Students learn best when programs cater for their individual needs and talents. At Lyndhurst Secondary College we ensure that the curriculum offers a rich and diverse range of learning strategies so that these needs and talents are catered for. The Year 9 curriculum caters for each dimension of student learning: intellectual, physical, emotional and social. The aim of the Year 9 program is to encourage students to maximise their potential and explore the vocational and educational possibilities open to them. At Lyndhurst Secondary College, it is our expectation that students will be well prepared to undertake study in the Senior School. As well as this, each student will have sessions in careers room in relation to goal setting and researching career plans. Curriculum

Year 9 students are guaranteed access to all subject disciplines as described in the Department of Education's Victorian Curriculum). Students’ learning is centred around a common program to ensure breadth of study is enhanced by electives designed to cater for individual preferences. The main discipline areas offered by the school include Arts, English, Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Technology. In addition to this, year nine students will undertake an integrated studies subject called The Real Thing.

THE CORE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF:

ENGLISH 7 periods per fortnight

MATHEMATICS 7 periods per fortnight HUMANITIES (SOSE) AND SCIENCE PERSONAL INQUIRY 5 periods per fortnight

INQUIRY -THE REAL THING 5 periods per fortnight

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4 periods per fortnight

ACADEMY 4 periods per fortnight

In addition to the core program of 32 periods per fortnight, students will study electives from the Arts, Technology, LOTE, Science and Humanites area. Students will either study two subjects from the Arts and Technology area OR replace one of the Art or Technology subjects with LOTE, Science or Humanities. Each subject will last for one semester and will be studied for 4 periods per fortnight.

THE ELECTIVES OFFERED ARE:

ARTS Drama, Multimedia, Studio Arts

TECHNOLOGY Food Production, System Engineering, Digital Technology, Technology Metal and Technology Wood

SCIENCE Science

L.O.T.E Hindi

HUMANITIES The Law and You

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CORE: ENGLISH

Studies in English aim to develop and extend students’ language competencies in reading, writing, speaking and listening. At this level, students are beginning to explore and respond to more complex ideas and issues through reading and viewing a wide range of texts. Students study the effect of audience and purpose on texts and start to apply this knowledge when constructing appropriate written and spoken texts of their own. Some emphasis is also placed on the development of skills and work habits which will assist students in future VCE and VCAL studies. In Year 9 English, students will also be expected to participate in Independent reading on a consistent basis.

Current areas of study include the following*:

• Theme unit: Australian Voices • Using language to persuade: Analyse This • Film as text: Romeo and Juliet (directed by Baz Luhrmann) • Close analysis of a text: Of Mice and Men (by John Steinbeck) • Genre study: Dystopian Fiction

*Please be advised that this list was correct at the time of printing, but may change in 2019.

Common Assessment Tasks and associated marking rubrics are used across all classes, with tasks being both written and verbal in nature.

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessment tasks may include:

• Creative response to a text • TEEL structured formal text response essay • Oral presentation • Issues analysis • Film as Text analysis

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CORE: INQUIRY - HUMANITIES & SCIENCE (Personal Inquiry)

Students will study Humanities (History and Geography) and Science in the Inquiry Centre combined with Personal Learning studies in a subject called Personal Inquiry. Throughout the year, students will spend half their time exploring areas of interest in Science and half exploring areas of interest in Humanities through an inquiry learning approach. Science develops skills and knowledge in Chemistry, Biology and Physics and a variety of new sciences that have been developing over time. They will learn the ways in which these areas of science are interrelated and have an impact on our daily lives. Students explore Science Understanding, Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry Skills. There is a focus on developing skills in practical activities and report writing and on understanding science as a way of seeing the world. Humanities involves completing an inquiry into a major geographical and historical topic. Students inquire into many different local and global issues from historical and geographical perspectives. An exploration of the historical influences on Australia form the focus of the History component of Personal Inquiry. An exploration of how people interact and use Melbourne for a variety of purposes and look at sustainable ways of food production and this may impact on our future. This will form the focus of the Geography component of Personal Inquiry. Students will attend City Classroom Experience as part of their Geography studies. This will cost students $30 and can be paid at the start of the year as part of their booklist. The Personal Inquiry approach will develop skills in the management of independent learning skills. This approach will enable students to pursue their own interests and develop deeper understandings of topics and of themselves as learners.

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Students will be assessed on a range of activities and in a range of ways. This will include:

• Managing Personal Learning • Being an Independent Learner • Responding to Teacher generated questions • Personal Learning Journey • Presenting and Sharing Learning

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CORE: INQUIRY - THE REAL THING

The Real Thing is an integrated studies subject that focuses on learning for real life and real outcomes. It incorporates a range of learning areas including literacy, numeracy, economics, civics and citizenship, health, interpersonal development and personal learning. The Real Thing has a strong emphasis on active, hands-on learning and student negotiation. Throughout the year, students will participate in three main areas of inquiry: Real Roles – an inquiry into economics and reasoning based on The Real Game. Students will be given a job profile from which they will participate in many job related activities. They develop skills to assist them with developing possible career pathways, identifying and applying enterprise skills and understanding the constraints of a budget and leisure time when participating in the work force. Real Risks – an inquiry into health, risks and decision making. Students explore the role of values in decision-making and consider the risks associated drugs, sexual health and relationships and mental health. Real Action – developing new skills for action to assist the community. Students enrol in a course from a range of options provided. They learn a new skill and plan an action to use this new skill to benefit our local community. Examples of courses include: caring for animals and the environment, community art, caring for bays and marine life, bushfire readiness and community health. Assistance to the local community may include: nursing homes, local primary schools, child-care centres, improving the Year 9 learning area, parks and gardens. This will cost students $25 and can be paid at the start of the year as part of their booklist.

ASSESSMENT TASKS

As this subject involves a high level of student negotiation the assessment is broad and varied. It includes a focus on the following:

• Interpersonal Development • Team Work • Economic Studies • Civics and Citizenship • Health Knowledge and Promotion

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CORE: MATHEMATICS

The Mathematics program offered in Year 9 aims to build on what was studied at Year 8 and introduce some new concepts. The content aims to address the individual needs of the students and develop their general mathematical capabilities.

THE TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Financial maths • Pythagoras theorem • Measurement • Trigonometry • Algebra • Indices and Surds • Geometric Reasoning • Linear Relationships • Statistics and Probability

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessment of students’ skills in meeting the various learning outcomes in Mathematics takes into consideration students’ learning styles and strengths. It is flexible and provides students with a variety of methods in which they can demonstrate that they have successfully met the outcomes required. The assessment tasks used in this subject include but are not limited to:

• Tests • Assignments • Problem solving exercises • Technology assessment tasks

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CORE: ACADEMY

The Lyndhurst Academy is a special elective program where students will develop skills which will be important for successful living in the 21st Century. Skills of creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking will be developed as students select an area of passion. Students will work in mixed year level groups (7-10) and work on projects to connect them to both the School and wider Community. A community event will be organised each Semester to involve our feeder primary schools.

Students will be assessed against 3 of the 4 Victorian Curriculum Capabilities to track the development of Personal and Social skills, Ethical understanding as well as Critical and Creative Thinking. Academies are semester based with students able to choose a different academy each semester or continue with the same academy for the full year. The options available for Years seven to ten include several different sports, food, creative and performance arts as wells as STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) related disciplines.

- AFL W – improve how you kick, handball and tackle with other girls - Art – be part of art projects at school and in the Community - Bake-off – Cook, eat and sell what you make in the kitchen - Basketball – From drills to game play - shoot some hoops - Book Club – Love reading? Read and discuss books with like-minded people - Code Club – Write code for games and apps - Debating Team – learn how to construct arguments in a competitive arena - Fashion and Textiles – learn basics to make items and up-style clothing - Performing Arts – take part in the School Production. Dance, sing and play music - Rugby – Develop your rugby skills, whatever your ability - Soccer – Shoot, pass and head the ball better - Strength and Conditioning – learn how to be healthy and strong in body and mind - Volleyball – develop skills and practise match play - Woodcraft – design and build something interesting with wood - Writer’s Workshop – Improve your creative writing skills

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ELECTIVE COSTS In order for students to take possession of projects and materials produced in Art and Technology electives, students are required to pay a materials cost in some subjects. These costs are detailed below:

SUBJECT COST

Arts

Studio Arts $20 Multimedia No cost

Drama No cost

Technology

Food Production $40

Digital Technology No cost

Systems Engineering $40

Technology Metal $40

Technology Wood $40

Science No cost

L.O.T.E - Hindi No cost

The Law and You No cost

Please note: Elective costs are estimates only and are intended to act as a guide for parents. Elective costs may be adjusted by Council later in the year.

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ELECTIVE: THE ARTS

In The Arts, students learn ways of experiencing, developing, representing and understanding ideas, emotions, values and cultural beliefs. They learn to take risks, be imaginative, question prevailing values, explore alternative solutions, engage in arts criticisms, develop, practice and refine techniques, share opinions and extend the limits of the arts.

09ADR DRAMA Students will work co-operatively to plan, rehearse and present dramatic works. Lessons will be taught

in a workshop forum where students will explore theatrical techniques collaboratively. Characterisation and role-play will be explored largely through improvisation.

09AMM MULTIMEDIA Students will be introduced into new areas of Multimedia. The teacher will choose several areas to cover from the extensive list of media available. This may include film, music, websites, animations, print designs, radio and television. Students will develop knowledge of multimedia programs such as MovieMaker and Adobe Photoshop. From this, the students will observe and review all media studied to advance their multimedia skills in the aspects of design and creation. 09ASA STUDIO ARTS Students will be encouraged to work creatively is a range of art forms and materials. They will also learn how to create artworks from various starting points. Students are expected to participate in the design process, experimenting with ideas using various materials and techniques. Students will gain an appreciation of the works of other artists by learning about techniques, artistic purpose and historical context. These skills will be further developed in year 10 and VCE Studio Arts.

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessment tasks may include:

• Work book • Performance • Visual presentation • Tests • Theory work

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ELECTIVE: TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY AIMS TO DEVELOP IN STUDENTS: • A systematic approach to generating technological solutions. • The knowledge and skills to use a variety of equipment and resources. • An understanding of the principles for safely operating equipment. • The ability to explore and assess the past and potential consequences of using

technology. • A sense of self-confidence and self-sufficiency in dealing with technology.

There are three strands of Technology - Information, Materials and Systems.

09TFO FOOD PRODUCTION

Making sense of recipes, tools of the trade, describing food and food preparation terms are the focus for all food design tasks. Practical recipes are mainly baked goods (cakes, pastry, biscuits and bread) as the skills developed can be easily applied to other areas of cooking. A component of assessment is focused on the design and production of a gingerbread house. Textbook required (see booklist)

09TMT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY METAL This unit introduces students to the manufacturing of products by developing skills associated with the

use of hand tools and various machines. The range of difficulty in investigation and accuracy of production is staged and depends on student ability and experience. Students will complete three set projects and chose another three from a list for completion. Examples of models include – dust pans, dice, letter boxes, candle holders, etc. School produced text required (see booklist) 09TWO DESIGN TECHNOLOGY WOOD This unit develops in students the skills necessary to produce useful articles such as shelves as a CD holder. Students investigate, design and manufacture products while acquiring knowledge of timbers and allied materials. Students gain skills at using woodworking hand tools and are also introduced to machines such as drills, sanders, routers and wood lathes. School produced text required (see booklist)

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ELECTIVE: TECHNOLOGY continued

09TSE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING In systems engineering, students will gain hands on experience in constructing some simple machines including motorized car with gearbox, robobug and LED torch. Students will learn the fundamentals of wiring, soldering of electrical circuits to construct electrical systems. Students will learn how to combine both electrical and mechanical systems to construct these machines. By doing these projects students will learn how to design, plan, build and test a machine.

09TDT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY In Digital Technologies, students are actively engaged in the processes of analysing problems and opportunities, designing, developing and evaluating digital solutions, and creating and sharing information that meets a range of current and future needs. Students will have the opportunity to fly drones, create an App design and print their App logo using the 3D printers. In groups, students will collaboratively design and create an Online Website. Students will be exposed to variety of new software such as Gamemaker for making games, Excel for creating spreadsheets, and Infogram for visually displaying data.

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessments will generally be based on practical activities:

• Investigation • Design • Production • Evaluation

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ELECTIVE: SCIENCE

This elective will further enhance student understanding of science by embracing a hands on approach to science where students will have an opportunity to explore why and how things work.

This elective will work hand in hand with Inquiry science and be ideal for students wishing to pursue science at a senior level. Students will develop their current science knowledge and extend their understanding through in depth case studies, analysis tasks and self-driven inquiry investigations.

THE TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Ecosystems • The dynamic Earth • Immunity • Electricity • STEM

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessment tasks will include: • Practical investigations and reports • Tests • Investigative research tasks

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ELECTIVE: L.O.T.E.

Students acquire communication skills in Hindi. They develop understanding about the role of language and culture in communication. Their reflections on language use and language learning are applied in other learning contexts. Learning languages broadens students’ horizons about the personal, social, cultural and employment opportunities that are available in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. The interdependence of countries and communities requires people to negotiate experiences and meanings across languages and cultures. A bilingual or plurilingual capability is the norm in most parts of the world. Learning languages:

• contributes to the strengthening of the community’s social, economic and international development capabilities

• extends literacy repertoires and the capacity to communicate; strengthens understanding of the nature of language, of culture, and of the processes of communication

• develops intercultural capability, including understanding of and respect for diversity and difference, and an openness to different experiences and perspectives

• develops understanding of how culture shapes and extends learners’ understanding of themselves, their own heritage, values, beliefs, culture and identity

• strengthens intellectual, analytical and reflective capabilities, and enhances creative and critical thinking.

The Languages curriculum aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that students:

• communicate in the language they are learning • understand the relationship between language, culture and learning • develop intercultural capabilities • understand themselves as communicators

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ELECTIVE: The Law and You (Humanities)

The Law and You introduces students to the rights and responsibilities all Australian have; both legal and political. By the end of the Semester students will have an insight into how our political and legal system works and how YOUR vote can impact on the structure of our country. Knowledge of some of the democratic values provides reassurances that we have a political and legal system that respects the rights of Australians.

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessment tasks may include:

• Tests • Structured questions • Case studies • Research tasks • Presenting and Sharing learning

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ELECTIVE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Year 9 students will be able to select areas of Physical Education to undertake. As a Year 9 student, you will be required to complete two different subjects, one each semester. Below is a list of the subjects on offer and a brief break down of the content covered in each subject. Each subject will have relevant theory involved and all Year 9 students will still undertake fitness testing.

09PFB/09PFG FOOTBALL SPORTS 09PSS STRIKING SPORTS

AFL Football Rugby Touch Football Soccer

Hockey

Lacrosse Softball/Baseball Cricket

09PBS BALL SPORTS 09PDA DANCE

Basketball Netball Handball Volleyball

Experience different styles of dance Learn about different dance elements Create choreography/dance in small groups

09PRS RACQUET SPORTS 09PPT ADVANCED FITNESS / PERSONAL TRAINING

Tennis Table Tennis Badminton

How to improve own fitness Basic training principles/methods (Please note: There may be a small cost involved.)

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessment tasks may include:

• Fitness testing • Common Assessment Tasks

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YEAR 9 ELECTIVE PREFERENCES

Student Name: ____________________________________ 2018 Home Group: _______

Parent / Carer Name: __________________________________

Parent / Carer Signature: _______________________________

Write your Art and Technology preferences and circle ‘Science’ ‘The Law and You’ and/or L.O.T.E. if you are interested in studying that subject.

1st preference 2nd preference Circle if interested Back up preference

Art Art Science

Art

The Law & You

Technology Technology Technology L.O.T.E.

Please write your Physical Education preferences below

1st preference

2nd preference

3rd preference

4th preference

Students should refer to the unit descriptions to select their electives. (The Handbook can be found on our College website as well as your Compass homepage)

Parent/Carer to sign this sheet before it will be accepted.

Completed elective sheets returned to Maree Hancock at the School Office by Monday 14th August, 2018

Code ART Code TECHNOLOGY Code PYSICAL EDUCATION

09ADR Drama 09TFO Food Production 09PFB B/G

Football – Boys/Girls

09AMM Multimedia 09TDT Digital Technology 09PBS Ball Sports 09ASA Studio Arts 09TMT Technology Metal 09PRS Racquet Sports

09TWO

Technology Wood 09PSS Striking Sports

09TSE Systems Engineering 09PPT Personal Training 09PDA Dance