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HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

CURRICULUM GUIDE

YEAR 10

2016

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HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

CURRICULUM GUIDE

YEAR 10, 2016

The National Curriculum identifies eight Essential Learning Areas which provide a

broad programme of study for Year 10 students: English, Languages, Mathematics

and Statistics, Science, Technology, Social Sciences, the Arts, and Health and

Physical Education.

In Year 10 at Hamilton Boys‟ High, all students study the following CORE

(compulsory) subjects:

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (2 periods per week)

Selected students who are part of an ALP class will be completing some of these core

subjects at an NCEA Level as outlined on the next pages.

Each student also makes a choice from the wide range of options available at this

level.

In 2016 students must choose:

TWO FULL YEAR options

It is most important that both students and parents give serious consideration to

option choices for Year 10, as it is a very important year in a student‟s preparation for

the senior school.

Read the following subject descriptions carefully and use the pages at the back of the

booklet to help you consider your options, before filling in your CURRICULUM

CHOICE form. Talk to your subject teachers about the choices most suitable for

you, and for your future.

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Advanced Learning Programme (ALP)

The Advanced Learning Programme (or ALP) identifies and caters for our most able

academic students. In Year 9 and 10 these boys are placed in „one-band‟ classes,

where they have a programme that both extends and challenges them academically

and personally. Within this broad group, students who have exceptional abilities in

one or more areas are placed on individualised programmes (IEPs) which may

involve the full range of strategies recognised as catering for highly gifted students.

Year 10 ALP (one-band) classes are selected based on Year 9 academic results

(including all assessments and end-of-year examinations) and feedback from subject

teachers. To extend and challenge these more able Year 10 academic students, they

have an opportunity to study some Level 1 NCEA subjects.

In 2016, ALP students will attend lessons in core subjects according to their strengths

in each subject. As a result, students may not be with the same group of students for

all core subjects.

Top one-band students will have the opportunity to complete Level 1 NCEA in one

or more of these subjects - English, Mathematics and Science. Some option courses

also provide an opportunity for our more able students who wish to participate in

Level 1 NCEA courses these include Advanced Economics, Advanced Accounting

and Advanced Information Technology. Entry into each of these courses is restricted

to those students who have excelled in Year 9 and who are committed to aiming at

Excellence.

Moving into Year 11 ...

One of the purposes of offering some Level 1 NCEA subjects at Year 10 is to enable

the ALP students the option of gaining an additional qualification. In Year 11 they

can choose to study towards the IGCSE subject qualifications through the Cambridge

International Examinations (CIE). IGCSE offers enrichment of the curriculum and

the opportunity to gain an international qualification in addition to completing Level

1 NCEA.

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CORE SUBJECTS

Hamilton Boys’ High School:

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (Year 9 to Year 13 subjects)

Codes: u/s = A unit standards assessed subject

* = Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) qualification able to be studied at this subject/level

(IGCSE at Year 11 and AS Level at Year 12)

# = Approved University Entrance subject

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ENGLISH

Subject English

Course No 10EN

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9

Next step Year 11

Hours per week 4

The curriculum in English is designed to reflect the values of the school and the principles underpinning the

New Zealand Curriculum. It incorporates the key competencies of: Thinking; Relating to others;

Understanding language, symbols and text; Managing self and Participating and contributing.

The course is divided into two main areas:

* Listening, Reading and Viewing

* Speaking, Writing and Presenting.

Within each of these areas the students will use a range of processes and strategies to help them gain a

developing awareness of: Purposes and audiences, Ideas, Language features and Structure.

Students in Year 10 will be divided into three broad banded groups:

ALP – English (EN1)

Selected students from One-Band will complete NCEA Level One English. Throughout the year, students

will study a broad range of literary texts (poetry, prose and drama) and film, in preparation for the external

Level 1 NCEA examinations. This course will also involve internal assessments in writing and oral

presentation. It incorporates elements of English that will prepare students for further advance study in the

subject and it is expected that students who embark on this course will continue through to IGCSE, AS and

Scholarship.

The other one-band students will complete an ALP English course that is designed to extend their skills and

abilities. It is aimed at students who are enthusiastic and motivated in their approach, and who have a

genuine interest in literature and language. This course builds on skills developed in the Year 9 ALP

programme and allows students to study a wide range of literary texts. One internally assessed Level 1

NCEA assessment will be conducted in this course, contributing to the literacy credits required to gain the

NCEA Level 1 qualification in Year 11.

EN2

This course is designed for students who have completed the Year 9 Two-band programme. It builds on

skills developed in Year 9, and allows students to study a range of different text types in preparation for

NCEA in Year 11. One internally Assessed Level 1 NCEA assessment will be conducted in this course,

contributing to the literacy credits required to gain the NCEA Level 1 qualification in Year 11.

Year 10 EN2 English explores a wide range of themes and ideas in literature and offers considerable variety

in terms of tasks, from visual language exercises to performances and speech presentations.

EN3

The EN3 course is designed for students who will benefit from more individual attention and a differentiated

learning programme. This will include students with very specific learning needs. The expectation is that

they will remain in this programme in Years 11 and 12, where they will be doing NCEA Level 1 through an

alternative programme.

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MATHEMATICS

Subject Mathematics

Course No 10MX

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Mathematics

Next step Year 11 Mathematics

Hours per week 4

During this course students will:

* Develop an understanding of numbers, the ways they are represented, and the

quantities for which they stand.

* Develop accuracy, efficiency, and confidence in calculating.

* Develop the ability to estimate and to make approximations.

* Develop the ability to think abstractly and to use symbols, notation, and graphs

and diagrams to represent and communicate mathematical relationships,

concepts, and generalisations.

* Develop the ability to estimate probabilities and to use probabilities for

prediction.

* Recognise appropriate statistical data for collection, and develop the skills of

collecting, organising, and analysing data, and presenting reports and

summaries.

* Interpret data presented in charts, tables, and graphs of various kinds.

* Develop confidence and competence in using instruments and measuring

devices.

* Develop knowledge and understanding of systems of measurement and their

use and interpretation.

* Gain knowledge of geometrical relations in two and three dimensions.

ALP - MATHEMATICS

Selected One-band students will complete Level 1 NCEA Mathematics. Students

will learn Mathematical skills and concepts, and develop an understanding of the NZ

Curriculum Strands (Level 6) in Number, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and

Statistics. This course is intended for students aiming at Excellence in this subject

and leads on to Cambridge (IGCSE) Mathematics in Year 11.

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SCIENCE

Subject Science

Course No 10SC

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Science

Next Step Year 11 Science

Hours per week 3

The topics covered in this course encompass all the curriculum areas of Science.

Living World

Reproduction

Ecology

Material World

Acids and Bases

Ionic Chemistry

Physical World

Motion & Forces

Electricity and Magnetism

Planet Earth & Beyond

Planet Earth

ALP - SCIENCE

Selected One-band students will complete several Level 1 NCEA Achievement

Standards. These will include both internally and externally assessed standards and

include the following topics: Mechanics, Acids & Bases, Genetics, Electricity &

Magnetism and Geology.

This course will also cover Covalent Chemistry and Plant & Animal Reproduction.

This course leads on to Cambridge (IGCSE) Science in Year 11.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Subject Social Studies

Course No 10SS

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Social Studies

Next step Year 11 Geography, Year 11 History, Year 11 Accounting,

Yr 11 Economics (either NCEA or CIE in any of these)

Hours per week 3

Curriculum Strand: Place and Environment

Students learn about how people perceive, represent, interpret, and interact with

places and environments to understand the relationships between people and the

environment.

Case study: The Wild West – the movement of settlers into the Great Plains, the

meeting of cultures and their consequences.

Curriculum Strand: Continuity and Change

Students learn about past events, experiences, and actions, and their changing

interpretation over time, to understand about the past, the present and possible

futures.

Case Study: The Treaty of Waitangi and Aboriginal Australia – An investigation

into New Zealand‟s founding document, how it came to be, and what it means today.

Also, by way of comparison, a study of the original settlers of Australia.

Curriculum Strand: Identity Culture and Organisation

Students learn about society and communities and how they function, about the

diverse cultures and identities of people within those communities, and about the

impact of these on the participation of groups and individuals.

Case Study: Human Rights and Multicultural New Zealand – What are our basic

human rights and why do these vary? What are the implications they have on a range

of communities?

Curriculum Strand: The Economic World

Students learn about the ways in which people participate in economic activities and

about consumption, production, and distribution and use this knowledge to

understand their place in the economic world.

Case Study: Global Consumption – an investigation into the factors that influence

consumption, disparities in development and globalisation.

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ALP SOCIAL STUDIES

Subject Advanced Social Science Programme

Course No 10SS1

Level Year 10

Previous study Year 9 ALP Social Studies

Current Options Select ALP students could also (with application) enter the Year

10 Advanced Economics (pg 17) and/or Advanced Accounting

(pg 12) to gain NCEA credits.

Next step Year 11 Geography, Year 11 History, Year 11 Accounting, Yr 11

Economics (either NCEA or CIE in any of these)

Hours per week 3

Learning content:

ALP-ASS students will complete a programme of set contexts, concepts and skills. These will build

on the learning developed in the Year 9 ALP compacted Social Studies programme. There will also

be scope, where appropriate, for students to explore and present work from contexts of their own

choice. At times, the independently chosen content will require students to explore contemporary

current event issues.

Content focus: Will be on social/cultural, political, economic, indigenous, and environmental

factors. Cause and effect will be examined from both short and long term, and from local, national

and international viewpoints.

Learning processes:

Students will participate in independent research, group work, individual and group presentations,

individual and group challenges, debate and discursive „talking your way to knowledge‟ activities.

‘Product’ or assessment formats:

Students will complete a mix of compulsory assessment formats, and formats where the product is

presented in a manner of their own choice. These formats will cover a range of mediums such as:

tests, essays, posters, power points, speeches, presentations, reports. Teacher and peer assessment

will occur, and students will be encouraged to self-reflect on the learning that has occurred as well

as the process involved in that learning.

Teaching approach to programme:

Teachers will function as facilitators of fluid, student-centred, inquiry driven learning sessions that

are unrestrictive, and responsive to the cohorts diverse learning styles and variant levels of ability.

Whilst exploring these contexts, and Social Science concepts, students will explore the

empowerment of the individual citizen and how they can affect change. Study will be guided by the

question: Q: Who are we as actively participating global citizens? How shall we respond when

faced with social and environmental issues in an increasingly connected world?

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Subject Physical Education

Course No 10PE

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Physical Education

Next step Year 11 Well Being & Recreation

Hours per week 2

Units of learning 1001: Aquatics / Athletics

• Freestyle stroke development

• Water fitness

• Survival/Rescue techniques

• Technique for field events

1002: Fitness Studies

• Agility

• Muscular Endurance

• Principles of Training

• Use of measuring equipment

• Training methods to improve fitness components

1003: Outdoor Education

Participation in a variety of challenging team building adventure-based activities where

students must co-operate, communicate and work effectively together to improve:

• Decision-making

• Problem solving skills

• Initiative

1004: Sports Studies

• Minor Games

• Develop basic motor skills

• Demonstrate motor skills in an applied setting

• Effective use of space

• Basic Principles of Offense and Defence

• Zones of Play

• Game Strategies/Tactics

1005: Large Ball Skills

• Develop passing skills

• Develop kicking skills

• Technique for punting, shooting, dribbling and passing

1006: Health Education

• Effects of smoking

• Drug Education

• Sexuality Education

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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

(You need to choose TWO of these)

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ACCOUNTING

Subject: Accounting Advanced

Course No: 10AC1

Level: Year 10

Previous study: Nil

Next step: Year 11 IGCSE Accounting

Hours per week: 4

This is the first year of a TWO YEAR IGCSE programme. At the completion of the

course students will have sat both the IGCSE Examination and NCEA Level 1

Accounting Achievement Standards.

This course is designed to academically challenge students. Accountancy is not a job

description, but a set of indispensable business skills to lead tomorrow‟s economy.

These skills include analysing, risk assessment, solution provision, business advice

and coaching. Students will develop a good understanding of Accounting and become

familiar with the language of business. Students will be able to apply their financial

knowledge to practical situations in their everyday life.

At the end of the first year of this two year course (10AC1), students sit NCEA Level

1 Achievement Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 giving a total of 24 credits. In

Year 11, students will sit the IGCSE examination.

Whilst this course is aimed at 1-band students, those who have enjoyed success in 2-

band classes and who have an excellent work ethic are also invited to apply.

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ART

Subject Art

Course No 10AR

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11 Art / Year 11 Photo Design

Hours per week 4

Parent Contribution $40.00

The emphasis in Year 10 is for students to develop and extend their practical skills, as well as

developing a sense of visual culture and how it affects our day to day lives.

Drawing and Painting

This section of the course includes NCEA level 1 AS90917 “Produce a finished work that

demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions” worth 4 credits. Students develop a

thematic approach with an emphasis on drawing skills in a range of media. Students consider

established practice in the production of imagery suitable for painting.

Digital Photography and Design

Students gain experience in using digital SLR cameras before importing their photos into Apple

Mac where they use programs such as Photoshop and In Design to manipulate the images towards

an end design product.

Printmaking

Students explore mono-print and relief woodcut techniques via a „street art‟ module of work

Sculpture

Students develop an understanding of three-dimensional artwork through investigation of materials

such as clay and wire.

Critical Analysis

Students develop critical thinking skills in relation to key concepts in the production of artworks.

Students compare and contrast ways in which art and design communicate meaning.

Careers

Students view possible career paths within the arts. Career profiles of past HBHS students who have

gone on to further study and employment, in the arts and other careers are considered in relation to

transferrable skills.

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DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND RECREATION (DTR)

Subject Development Training and Recreation

Course No 10DTR

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Entry Criteria C grade in Yr 9 PE Aquatics

Next step 11 Outdoor Education, 11PY (NCEA Level 1),

11 Sports Studies,

11 Well-being & Recreation

Hours per week 4

Assessment Internal

Parent Contribution $85.00 (includes SCUBA diving and a workbook)

This is a full year course that combines a number of Outdoor Education, Physical Education

and Health key concepts to help serve as a lead into several senior course pathways

including the restricted entry Year 11 Outdoor Education course.

Content to Include:

Outdoor Recreation Safety - Bushcraft / Aquatics

Clothing and equipment, bush survival, beach and river awareness, scuba diving.

FIELD TRIP: Scuba Diving Taster - HBHS pool

Adventure-based Learning Personal and interpersonal skills, including effective listening in an outdoors setting,

demonstrating assertiveness in an outdoors setting, applying constructive ways of giving

and receiving positive and negative feedback; participating in adventure-based learning

team-building exercises.

Drugs and Alcohol Education

Addiction and the brain, addictive substances, ways to say “no”.

Smoking

Examine and identify the effects of smoking tobacco.

Well-Being

Examine concepts, influences and choices for achieving well-being; Hauora, strategies to

improve well-being, and influences on health.

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DRAMA

Subject Drama

Course No 10DR

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next Step Year 11 Drama

Hours per week 4

COURSE OUTLINE: This is mostly a practical course with reflection and planning

in a journal. In six week blocks the students will cover the following topics:

1. Scripted - Students prepare, rehearse, block and costume a one-act play to be

worked on in class then presented to an audience.

2. Devised Drama - Working in small groups, students devise a 6 - 8 minute piece

based on personal experience in preparation for Level 1 Drama. The final

produced piece is taped as part of an assessment.

3. Theatre form – Students prepare, rehearse, block and costume an excerpt from

a play.

4 Improvised Drama - This includes mime, and theatre sports activities such as

party quests, stop watch, remote control, typewriter director and speak in one

voice. The unit extends skills from Year 9 and develops group work.

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ECONOMICS

Subject Economics

Course No 10EC

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11 Economics/Accounting

Hours per week 4

YEAR 10 ECONOMICS

This is a full year course that uses current economic issues to build a holistic model

of the New Zealand economy. Students will also use real world situations to explore

the consequences of individual, business and community decisions.

The course covers:

The economic world

Producers and firms in New Zealand

Households and their financial decisions

Financial institutions

Government and trade

Students will be required to complete project work and written tests that demonstrate

their knowledge and creativity.

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ECONOMICS ADVANCED

Subject Economics Advanced

Course No 10EC1

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 ALP

Next step Year 11 IGCSE Economics

YEAR 10 ECONOMICS ADVANCED

This is the first year of a two-year IGCSE programme. At the completion of this

course, students will have sat both the IGCSE examination and selected NCEA Level

1 Economics Achievement Standards.

This is a comprehensive course which studies the basic economic theories of supply,

demand and the market. In addition, it provides an overview of macro-economic

principles and concepts. Students look at the economic reality of individual, business

and government decisions in an international context.

There are three internally assessed achievement standards, one each in Terms 1, 2 and

3.

This course is ideal for students seeking an academic challenge. At the end of the

first year of this two-year course (10 EC1), students sit NCEA Level 1 Achievement

Standards 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4. In Year 11, students work through the entire IGCSE

course.

Whilst this course is aimed at 1-band students, those who have enjoyed success in 2-

band classes and who have an excellent work ethic are also invited to apply.

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ELITE SPORTS - ACADEMY OF SPORT

Subject Elite Sport

Course No 10ES

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Elite Sport

Next step Year 11 Physical Education / Year 11 Sports Studies

Hours per week 4


The Elite Sport programme allows talented sportsmen and athletes the opportunity to

further improve themselves in the sporting arena. Please note that entry into this

course requires selection. If you have NOT done Year 9 Elite Sport, please complete

the application form available from Mr Miller in the gym office.

Practical Regular fitness testing and assessment

Fitness training including speed and agility sessions, boxfit

sessions, and an introduction to weights training

Sport specific training with high level coaches

Pilates sessions

Theory Sports nutrition

Injury prevention and management

Skill learning programmes

Regular goal setting sessions

Anatomy

Stability

Professionalism

Principles of training

Mental toughness

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ENTERPRISE

Subject Enterprise

Course No 10EP

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11 Economics, Accounting; Yr 11 Business Studies

Hours per week 4

In this full year course, we learn that enterprising people exist in business, in sport

and in the community. We look at the risks people take and the rewards they receive

- whether that is in daily life, extreme sport or in business. We learn how

entrepreneurs combine resources and add value to them in order to make a profit.

Then we begin business planning so we can set up and run our own business for

several weeks. We may hold a Product Launch evening and a school-wide Market

Day where we sell our products to friends, family and the school community. We

learn about marketing our products to gain more sales and about the importance of

ethical behaviour in business.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

Subject English Language Learning

Course No 10ELL

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11 ELL; NCEA Level 1

Hours per week 4

Content

This programme is a one year course as an option for those students who do not

speak English as their first language. It is run in addition to their mainstream English

class. One EL Unit Standard for Level 1 NCEA is taught.

Reading

The students will be given practice in academic reading for meaning (skimming) and

for main ideas (scanning). Recreational reading will also be encouraged.

Writing

An increasing emphasis will be placed on accuracy of grammatical structures as well

as fluency of writing. Different types of writing are scaffolded.

Listening

Dialogues in a range of informal and formal situations will be used to give students

practice in listening for meaning.

Speaking

Students will be required to speak individually and in small group situations.

Usage

Students will gain experience with the use of colloquially and culturally acceptable

N.Z. English.

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FILM AND TELEVISION

Subject Video Production

Course No 10FT

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11 Film and Television (11FT)

Hours per week 4

Parent Contribution SD based camera $25.00

Module 1

Practical production processes, personnel roles and functions, practical videography,

editing video footage.

Module 2

Pre-production and production of documentary suitable for viewing at a levels

assembly.

Module 3

Pre-production and production of either a Video Competition entry; any one of CUT!,

Rockquest, Pacifica Beats or multi-camera in a studio.

Module 4

Once the technology and production techniques have been mastered, students are able

to experiment: short film, music video…etc. Organise public performance of class

works, including the setting up of Projection and Public Address Audio systems.

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FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND NUTRITION

Subject Food Technology

Course No 10FO

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next Step Year 11 Food Technology

Hours per week 4


Course Description

This course offers students the opportunity to gain essential culinary skills and

knowledge. Emphasis is placed on raising the students‟ awareness of making healthy

food choices combined with the ability to follow recipes to produce nutritious meals.

Each week the course is divided into two theory and two practical lessons.

Students will study

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene.

Practical skills, culinary terms and knowledge.

The Food and Nutrition Guidelines.

Units based around:

o fruit and vegetables

o breads and cereals

o meat and alternatives

o the Dairy food groups

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GERMAN

Subject German

Course No 10GR

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11 German, Year 12 German (subject to meeting

entry criteria)

Hours per week 4

Parent Contribution $20.00 (“Language Perfect” subscription)

Topics:

* You, your friends and family.

* Schooling in N.Z./Germany.

* Sports and leisure.

* Food, clothes and shopping.

* Getting around a town or city.

* Travel in Germany and German-speaking countries.

* Teenage life and making social arrangements in Germany.

* Festivals, traditions, seasons and weather.

Approach The course is topic-based and a wide variety of learning media will be used,

including ICT activities. These will complement a large range of activities, helping

with the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structures of German. The four

skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing form the basis of assessment.

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GRAPHICS

Subject Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)

Course No. 10GD

Level Year 10

Previous Study Completed Year 9 Graphics or have Teacher in Charge approval

Next step Year 11 Design and Visual Communication

Hours per week 4

Parent Contribution $30.00 plus stationery pack

Subject outline: Students will learn and apply technical drawing and freehand sketching skills. The

year consists of the following two topics.

Product Design:

Students will be given a Product Design brief with restraints and specifications. Students will

follow a design process, apply their drawing skills, problem solve and justify their decisions.

Students will gain an understanding of Product Design and present their work in a design portfolio.

Architecture Design: Students will undertake basic construction drawings to gain an understanding of construction

techniques. Students will then be given an Architecture Design brief, which will contain specific

factors to consider and resolve. Students will gain an understanding of Architectural Design and

will present their design with modelling and a design portfolio.

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HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

(An introduction to History & Geography)

Subject History/Geography

Course No 10HG

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Social Studies

Next step Year 11 History or Geography

Hours per week 4

History is studied for the first half of the year then Geography for the second

half. There is no topic overlap between the NCEA Level 1 History and

Geography courses.

* What is History?

What does the study of history involve? What skills do we need in history?

Evidence gathering and interpreting past events.

* Roman history -

origins of Rome; the city of Rome (aqueducts, baths, temples, houses, flats,

shops and daily life). The Colosseum and Gladiators; the role of the Roman

army and weapons; religion; the legacy of Pompeii; the decline of Rome.

* Student directed study -

Students select an historical figure, event or era that interests them. They

conduct research based on focussing questions and then present their

findings in a variety of ways.

* What is Geography?

What does studying geography involve? What skills do we need in

geography? How do people and the environment interact and what are the

consequences? Introduction to map and atlas work. Improving general

knowledge of places.

* Landscapes

Many varied landscapes are studied from around the world. Special studies

are made of tropical rainforests, hot deserts and ice deserts.

* Global issues

Major issues facing the world are explored including deforestation,

desertification, population growth, world hunger and global inequalities.

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HORTICULTURE

Subject Horticulture

Course No 10HO

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11 Horticulture / Year 11 Agriculture

Hours per week 4

COURSE INCLUDES:

* Tools, propagation of plants from seeds and cuttings. Growing vegetables in

outdoor garden plots.

* Landscaping. A landscape design assignment will be completed using drawings

and models.

* Environmental Science studies will include a trip to a native bush area set up

for public use. Working to improve the environment in the School. How

humans impact on the natural environment.

* Soils and plant nutrition/husbandry.

* A range of plants and their uses and care.

* Boys will grow a selection of edible and decorative plants to take home.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Subject Information Technology

Course No 10IT

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next Step Year 11 Information Technology (11IT)

Hours per week 4

Course Fee Nil

Students will learn about operating systems, hardware, searching strategies for the

web, use of common software, new technologies and how to integrate them into their

projects, and current trends in this growth area. Students will complete 2 NCEA Unit

Standards each worth 2 credits.

They will also work through the following projects:

Project 1 - Web Design

This project, spanning two terms, allows students to research and critique existing

websites to help them to understand some of the important layout skills and concepts

of web design. They will then learn how to create web pages using HTML and CSS

and have a chance to create a fully-fledged site using web editing or text editing

software. Design, planning and time management skills are also explored in this

opening project.

Project 2 - Game Design and Development

Students will learn important principles in programming using “Scratch”, a fun, easy-

to-learn program. They will then have a chance to explore Gamemaker and other

game development software to help them build their very own games, explore

multimedia software, and develop their desktop publishing skills by creating

supporting marketing material for their games.

Project 3 – Year 11 Preparation Unit

This unit will help students to learn some of the skills and knowledge required for

entering into the Year 11 programme. It will cover basic application skills and the

theory surrounding word processing, spreadsheets, databases and common hardware

and software components. They will also complete an NCEA Unit Standard

assessment during this time.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Advanced)

Subject Information Technology Advanced

Course No 10IA

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next Step Year 11 Information Technology (11IA),

Level 1 Achievement Standards (NCEA) and Cambridge

(IGCSE)

Hours per week 4


Students are entered into the ICAS Computer Skills Examination to test

themselves against others from across the country.

Students will learn about operating systems, hardware, searching strategies for the web, use

of common software, new technologies and how to integrate them into their projects, and

current trends in this growth area. While the overall course projects are the same as with the

regular 10IT stream, we cover the material in more depth and at a faster pace. Students will

complete 2 NCEA Unit Standards each worth 2 credits. They will work through the

following projects:

Project 1 - Web Design

This project, spanning two terms, allows students to research and critique existing websites

to help them to understand some of the important layout skills and concepts of web design.

They will then learn how to create web pages using HTML and CSS and have a chance to

create a fully-fledged site using text editing software. Planning and time management skills

are also explored in this opening project.

Project 2 - Game Design and Development

Students will learn important principles in programming using “Scratch”, a fun, easy- to-

learn program, and visual basic to introduce a higher level programming language. They

will then have a chance to explore Gamemaker and other game development software to

help them build their very own games, explore multimedia software, and develop their

desktop publishing skills by creating supporting marketing material for their games.

Project 3 – Year 11 Preparation Unit

This unit will help students to learn some of the skills and knowledge required for entering

into the Year 11 programme. It will cover basic application skills and the theory

surrounding word processing, spreadsheets, databases and common hardware and software

components.

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MANDARIN

Subject Mandarin

Course No 10MN

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Mandarin

Next step Year 11 Mandarin (subject to meeting

entry criteria)

Hours per week 4

Parent Contribution $20.00 (“Language Perfect” subscription)

Topics:

* You, your friends and family.

* Sports and hobbies.

* Food, clothes and shopping.

* Getting around a town or city.

* Travel in China

* Teenage life and making social arrangements in China.

* Festivals, traditions, seasons and weather.

Approach The course will focus on a communicative approach to learning Mandarin, and will

support this by using a wide range of ICT-based learning tools. Students will learn

conversational, reading and writing skills, and will study both pinyin and traditional

characters (simplified script). Assessment will be based on the four skills of

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

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MAORI

Subject Maori

Course No 10MA

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Maori or equivalent preferable

Next step Year 11 Maori

Hours per week 4


* Whakapapa - Genealogies

A study of whakapapa and tribal/waka links.

* Whanau - Myself and my family

Letter writing/pen pal/manaaki manuhiri

* Toku Turangawaewae

Kawa of the marae/haka/waiata

* Tohutohu - Instructions/Directions

Simple recipes - kai Maaori. Directions to various locations.

* Nga Korero o Nehera

Nga Atua - stories/legends of old.

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MUSIC

Subject Music

Course No 10MU / 10MUA

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11

Hours per week 4

Students who have previously demonstrated an advanced skill level will be placed in

the Advanced Music stream. This is at the Teacher’s discretion and in conjunction

with the student’s timetable.

MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE: Students will research, analyse and process

information about set works in different styles of music. Topics will include Reggae,

Blues and Classical.

AURAL AND LISTENING: Students will develop skills in listening, transcribing

and perceiving differing elements of music. (Students in the Advanced stream who

demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be given the

opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91093 and AS 91094).

COMPOSITION: Students will develop skills in creating music through a range of

activities including group and individual compositions. (Students in the Advanced

stream who demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be

given the opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91092).

PERFORMANCE: Students will develop both individual and group performance

skills through regular presentations of performance pieces. (Students in the Advanced

stream who demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be

given the opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91090 and AS 91091).

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SPANISH

Subject Spanish

Course No 10SP

Level Year 10

Previous Study Year 9 Spanish (Preferable)

Next step Year 11 Spanish (NCEA Level 1)

Hours per week 4


The Year 10 Spanish course begins with a review of Level 1 components of the

„Emergent Communication‟ strands of the Year 9 course. The Year 10 course aims

to strengthen the learner‟s experience of Spanish in the four skills of reading, writing,

listening and, most importantly, speaking.

Everyday topics are covered as well as life in Spain and South America.

This course leads to NCEA Spanish in Years 11, 12 and 13.

Senior students of Spanish have the opportunity to participate in a bi-annual school

trip to Argentina or Spain.

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TECHNOLOGY METAL

Subject Materials Technology Metal

Course No 10TM

Level Year 10

Previous Study Open Entry for students genuinely interested in the course.

A minimum Safety Standard is required in all workshops

Next step Year 11 Materials Technology Metal/Wood, Year 11

Mechanical Engineering

Hours per week 4


The course material fee enables students to take home worthwhile projects that they

have constructed in the school workshop.

Projects are likely to be:

* Acrylic Clocks

* Mountain Scooter

Students will be introduced to the Technology process, which includes researching,

designing, and keeping a written record of project construction. This is preparation

for Year 11 Materials Technology Metal/Wood or Year 11 Mechanical Engineering.

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TECHNOLOGY WOOD

Subject Materials Technology Wood

Course No 10TW

Level Year 10

Previous Study Nil

Next step Year 11 Materials Technology Wood/Metal, Year 11

Carpentry/Furniture Making.

Hours per week 4


The course material fee enables students to take home worthwhile projects that they

have constructed in the school workshop.

Students will be introduced to the technology process, which includes researching,

testing, designing, and keeping a written record of project construction.

Students will sit a Safety Unit (NCEA Level 1 worth 3 credits). This will be one of

the prerequisites for Year 11 Materials Technology Wood/Metal and Year 11

Carpentry/Furniture Making

Three projects/skills will be covered.

Skill Test Unit

Understanding a plan and using it to construct a project.

Understanding a cutting list.

Being able to use basic hand tools to construct a project.

Lamp Design

Understanding the basic principles of design. Working with a key stakeholder to

produce an outcome.

Being able to manipulate two different types of materials to produce an outcome.

Unit of Furniture

Working off a plan to produce a project.

Production planning and working as a team.

Customising a given plan to meet certain needs.

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PLANNING PAGE

Make a list of possible

options

A good foundation for … Personal interest

1.

2.

3.

4.

Points in favour of each option Points against each option (if any)

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

People I could / should see to find out more about these options.

My final option choices in order of priority -

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Hamilton Boys’ High School:

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (Year 9 to Year 13)

FACULTY

YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

ENGLISH

(EN)

English

Reading

Future Thinking

English English *

Media Studies

English *

Media Studies

English #

Media Studies #

HEALTH & PHYSICAL WELL-BEING

(HPW)

P.E

Health Education

Elite Sports

P.E

Elite Sports

Development Training & Recreation

Well-Being & Recreation (u/s)

Physical Education (PY)

Sports Studies (u/s)

Outdoor Education (u/s)


Physical Education (PY)



Services Academy (us)


Physical Education (PY) #



Services Academy (u/s)

LANGUAGES, ARTS & MUSIC

(LAM)

Art

Arts Academy

Drama

Music

Te Reo Maori

English Language Learning

German

Mandarin

Spanish

Art

Drama

Music

Te Reo Maori

English Language Learning

Foundation English

German

Mandarin

Spanish

Film & Television (u/s)

Art

Drama

Music

Te Reo Maori

Maori Performing Arts (u/s)

English Language Learning (u/s)

English Language Development (u/s)

German

Introductory German

Mandarin for Native Speakers

Spanish


Performance Music

Photo - Design

Art

Art Design

Drama

Music

Performance Music (u/s)

Photography

Te Reo Maori




Introductory German

German

Japanese


Spanish


Art #

Art Design #

Drama #

Music #

Performance Music (u/s)

Photography #

Te Reo Maori #




German #

Japanese #


Spanish #


MATHEMATICS

(MX)

Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics *

Mathematics Foundation

Mathematics *

Mathematics Foundation

Mathematics with Calculus #

Statistics & Modelling #

SCIENCE

(SC)

Science

Horticulture

Science

Horticulture

Science

Alternative Science

Co-ordinated Science *

Electronics (u/s)

Horticulture (u/s)

Agriculture (u/s)

Psychology (u/s)

Science

Electronics (u/s)

Practical Electronics (u/s)

Chemistry *

Biology *

Physics *

Horticulture (u/s)

Psychology(u/s)*

Intensive Agriculture (u/s)

Chemistry # *

Biology # *

Physics #

Electronics (u/s)

Psychology (u/s)*

SOCIAL SCIENCES

(SS)

Social Studies

Financial Literacy

Accounting

Social Studies

Economics

Enterprise

Geography

History

History/Geography

Accounting *

Business Studies

Economics *

Geography*

History *

Accounting *

Business Studies*

Economics *

Legal Studies (u/s)

Geography

History

Accounting #

Business Studies #*

Economics #

Legal Studies (u/s)

History #

Classical Studies #

Geography #*

TECHNOLOGY

(TEC)

Food Technology

Graphics

Information Technology

Materials Technology Metal

Materials Technology Wood

Food Technology

Graphics (Design & Visual Comms)


Advanced Information Technology



Food Technology

Graphics (Design & Visual Comms)


Advanced Information Technology*


Mechanical Engineering (u/s)

Carpentry (u/s)


Food Technology

Graphics (Architectural Design)

Graphics (Product Design)

Graphics (Design & Visual Communication)


Information Technology Practical (u/s)

Advanced Information Technology


Engineering (u/s)

Carpentry (u/s)


Building Construction (u/s)

Food Technology

Graphics (Architectural Design)#

Graphics (Product Design)#

Information Technology#

Advanced Information Technology #

Information Technology Practical

Materials Technology Metal#

Carpentry (u/s)

Materials Technology Wood#

Building Construction (u/s)

Codes: u/s = A unit standards assessed subject

* = Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) qualification able to be studied at this subject/level

(IGCSE at Year 11 and AS Level at Year 12 and 13)

# = Approved University Entrance subjec

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