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Narooma High School

Year 9-10 Electives

2018 - 2019 7181 Princes Highway, Narooma 2546 telephone 02 4476 4377 facsimile 02 4476 3953 email [email protected] website www.narooma-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Narooma High School Year 9 – 10 Electives 2018 - 2019

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Year 8 students will soon have completed the first phase of their secondary education. Students must now

select electives they wish to study in Years 9 and 10.

This booklet has been prepared to help students and their parents to make informed decisions about the

elective choices. Students should read this booklet carefully, consider their interests and abilities and consult

with parents and teachers, before making a final decision. This organisation of core and elective curriculum

for Year 9 (2018) and Year 10 (2019) will be:

Year 9 Subjects Year 10 Subjects

English English

Mathematics Mathematics

Science Science

PD/H/PE PD/H/PE

Australian History/Australian Geography Australian History

Elective A (100 hours) Australian Geography

Elective B (200 hours) Elective B (200 hours)

Elective C (200 hours) Elective C (200 hours)

Students will need to select one elective that will be studied in Year 9 only and two electives that will be

studied in Years 9 and 10.

Electives studied in Year 9 only are referred to as 100 hour courses, electives studied in Years 9 and 10 are

referred to as 200 hour courses.

Subjects labelled in the booklet as 100 hour courses can only be selected as 100 hour courses. Courses

labelled 200 hours can only be selected as 200 hour courses. Subjects not labelled can be selected as either

100 or 200 hour courses.

Parents and/or students having questions about elective choices should discuss the issue with the appropriate

Head Teacher or the school's Year 8 Advisor (Mrs Reid).

For more information on the courses refer to the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards

(BOSTES) site: www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

Initially students will be asked to nominate subjects they wish to study as electives. These nominations

can be made without restriction (except those outlined above). The school will use these nominations to

construct elective lines. Students will then be asked to reselect based on these lines. Students and parents

should be aware that it is not always possible for all students to study the electives they initially selected.

Please note that a subject specific course fee will be sought in many elective subjects to pay for the purchase

of consumable materials used in the subject. The precise amount of the contribution will be advised at a later

date, however, where appropriate, an amount has been indicated as a guide to costs. Should parents have

difficulty in meeting any fee or contribution the matter should be discussed with the Principal before

selections are finalised.

J MELVILLE

Relieving Principal


INDEX

Agriculture Technology* Page 4 (100 or 200 hours)

Commerce Page 4 (100 or 200 hours)

Drama* Page 5 (200 hours)

Food Technology* Page 5 (100 or 200 hours)

Geography (elective) Page 6 (100 or 200 hours)

History (elective) Page 6 (100 hours)

Industrial Technology: Page 7/8

Art Metal* Page 8 (100 or 200 hours)

Metal * Page 9 (100 or 200 hours)

Multimedia* Page 9 (100 or 200 hours)

Timber* Page 10 (100 or 200 hours)

Marine & Aquaculture Technology* Page 10 (100 hours)

Mathematics Accelerated Page 10 (100 hours)

Music* Page 11 (200 hours)

Photography and Digital Media* Page 11 100 or 200 hours)

Physical Activity & Sports Studies* Page 12 (100 or 200 hours)

PASS - Dance and Creative Movements* Page 12 (100 hours)

STEM (elective)* Page 13 (200 hours)

Textiles Technology* Page 13 (100 or 200 hours)

Visual Arts* Page 14 (200 hours)

* indicates that a financial contribution, specific to the subject, to cover materials consumed

will apply


AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY (100 or 200 hours)

The Agriculture program for Years 9 and 10 involves pupils studying many aspects of plant and

animal production as well as agriculture perspectives.

The course places great emphasis on practical experiences, observations, discussion and purposeful

study of those aspects of agriculture mentioned above. It comprises a series of units involving

classwork, assignments per unit, homework and practical work at the school’s agriculture plot.

Agriculture is not necessarily a vocational subject for the education of future farmers. The subject

aims at developing pupils by involving them in the practices of raising plants and animals. It is a

subject that is compatible and complementary with other subjects such as Mathematics, Geography,

Science, Food Technology, Textiles, Woodwork and Metalwork.

A financial contribution, specific to this subject, of approximately $12 to cover materials will

apply.

COMMERCE (100 or 200 hours)

Commerce is an excellent elective choice for Years 9 and 10 because it involves students learning

about the “World of Commerce” in a fun and practical way. Students will gain knowledge and

skills relating to a range of the following topics:

Consumer choice Running a small business Personal finance

Marketing Law and society Buying a car

Investing E-commerce Employment issues

Travel Politics Towards Independence

The course will blend theory with “Commerce in Action” by providing students with the

opportunity to be involved in:

School based small

businesses

The NSW Money Stuff Challenge

(NHS 2003 state winners)

The interactive share market

game

Business case studies Guest speakers Mock trials

Commerce is an excellent introduction to Business Studies and Legal Studies in the senior school.

Commerce is a great way of learning about financial literacy – how to make financial decisions in

the real world most effectively.


DRAMA (200 hours)

Drama is a part of all our lives. It is a source of learning, entertainment, a point of contact with

other people, an abiding interest and an outlet for creativity.

Drama provides a valuable means of increasing self-confidence and social awareness.

This course is a practical course of improvisation, playbuilding, script study, performance, writing

and discussion. Students will explore a variety of dramatic forms including mime, movement and

acting as well as working with the technical aspects of theatre ie lighting, scenic design and

costume. Students will also gain a body of knowledge about the history, conventions and methods

of drama and theatre.

The study of drama is valuable to secondary students because it is an important form of expression

and communication in Australia’s and the world’s cultures.

This course will require, at times, commitment to extra rehearsals and to evening performances for

family, friends and the general public. Sufficient notice for these extra rehearsals is always given.

A financial contribution, specific to this subject, of $15 to cover materials consumed will apply.

FOOD TECHNOLOGY (100 or 200 hours)

Food Technology is an area of ongoing importance in terms of lifestyle and employment

opportunity. The course aims to provide a student with:

awareness – technology / media / nutrition education;

choices – that are informed / enable sound food choices; and

experiences – practical and vocational skills

The syllabus requires that (for both 100 hour Year 9 only and 200 hour Year 9 and 10):

all core content will be covered and is integrated with the selected units of work

majority of class time be spent on practical activities.

100 hour course (Year 9 only) – 3 units of work

Focus areas: Food in Australia; Food Selection and Health and Food for Special Occasions.

200 hour course (Year 9 and 10)

3 units of work (Year 9)

Focus areas: Food in Australia; Food Selection and Health and Food for Special Occasions.

3 units of work (Year 10)

Focus areas: Food trends; Food Service and Catering; Food Product Development and individual

work through student negotiated projects.

A financial contribution, specific to this subject, of approximately $30 per term to cover

ingredients and consumables will apply.


GEOGRAPHY (Elective) (100 or 200 hours)

For those students with an interest in the world of Geography, elective Geography provides an

excellent opportunity to explore topics of interest from both the physical and human perspectives.

Students will broaden their knowledge and skills in a number of topic areas, which are selected

based on the students’ particular interests.

Topics are selected from the following options (for the 100 hour course 3 topics are chosen and for

the 200 hour course 5 topics are chosen):

Physical Geography – including investigating the forces that shape our world

Oceanography – including researching current issues (like whaling and oil exploration)

Geography of Primary Production – including a case history of primary production

Development Geography – looking at current issues like aid and refugees

Australia’s Neighbours – including researching a country in the Asia-Pacific

Political Geography – including investigating current areas of conflict (like Ukraine and Syria)

Continental Transect – investigating variations in environments along a continental transect

School Developed Option – in depth study of a topic of particular interest to the students

The course mixes theoretical concepts with current issues in the world today. Student research

projects allow the students to develop their knowledge in areas that interest them within a particular

topic.

Elective Geography is a great way for students to explore the challenges facing our world today and

is a good introduction to senior Geography.

HISTORY (Elective) (100 hours)

In 2017, History will be offered as an additional elective in Year 9.

History in Year 9 will be an interesting course based on aspects of the Middle Ages, such as:

King Arthur….Myths and Legends

Medieval Europe

The Black Death

Crusades

Robin Hood ….case study

The Age of Exploration

Ned Kelly ….an Australian Legend

Students will participate in a Medieval Knights Tournament, including archery.

Students taking the History elective should expect to develop skills in information gathering,

research and communication.

A wide variety of assessment methods will be used. The skills developed in this course will be a

good preparation for other History courses.


INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (100 or 200 hours)

Industrial Technology Years 9–10 is an elective course that builds on the knowledge, skills and

experiences developed in Years 7 and 8.

The major emphasis of the Industrial Technology Syllabus is on students being actively involved in

the planning, development and construction of quality practical projects. A project report is required

for each practical project completed and will form part of the overall assessment of each module.

Focus areas and modules

This syllabus covers a number of focus areas in the field of technology.

The focus areas offered at Narooma High School are:

Art Metal

Metal

Timber

Multimedia

Each focus area is divided into two compulsory core modules (50 hours each) that lead to a range of

optional specialised modules to be studied for not less than 50 hours each. The core modules of

each focus area include the design, production and evaluation of practical projects that develop

basic understanding and skills. These are further enhanced through the specialised modules. Students may study up to 2 courses based on the industrial technology syllabus. Each course may

comprise:

One focus area studied for 100 hours (core modules only) or one focus area studied for 200 hours

(core modules plus 2 specialised modules).

Course combinations in Industrial Technology Years 9–10 may include:

1 x 100-hour course

1 x 200-hour course

2 x 100-hour courses

2 x 200-hour courses

1 x 100-hour course and 1 x 200-hour course.

Each course must be based on the study of one focus area only. Where a student undertakes two

courses in Industrial Technology, they must be from different focus areas. Students cannot choose

Art Metal and Metal as they are considered to be from the same focus area.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY continued next page…


INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Continued…

For example: Focus Area – Timber : A student may choose to study:

100-hour course:

200-hour course:

OR

Focus Area Core Module

50 hours

Core Module

50 hours

Specialised Module

50 hours

Specialised Module

50 hours

Metal

General Metal 1 General Metal 2

Metal Machining 3 Metal Machining 4

Fabrication 3 Fabrication 4

Art Metal 1 Art Metal 2

Art Metal 3 Art Metal 4

Jewellery 3 Jewellery 4

Multimedia Multimedia1 Multimedia 2

Timber General Wood 1 General Wood 2

Cabinetwork 3 Cabinetwork 4

Wood Machining 3 Wood Machining 4

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - ART METAL (100 or 200 hours)

The Art Metal focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding

and skills in relation to art metal and associated industries.

Core modules develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and techniques related to

art metal which are enhanced and further developed through the study of specialist modules in:

Art metal

Jewellery

Practical projects reflect the nature of the art metal focus area and provide opportunities for students

to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to art metal-related technologies.

These may include:

artistic metal projects

jewellery and accessories


apply.

General Wood 1

Core Module

50 hours

Cabinetwork 3

Specialised Module

50 hours

Cabinetwork 4

Specialised Module

50 hours

General Wood 1

Core Module

50 hours

Wood Machining 3

Specialised Module

50 hours

Cabinetwork 3

Specialised Module

50 hours

General Wood 2

Core Module

50 hours

General Wood 2

Core Module

50 hours

General Wood 2

Core Module

50 hours

General Wood 1

Core Module

50 hours


INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - METAL (100 or 200 hours)

The Metal focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and

skills in relation to the metal and associated industries.

Core modules develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and techniques related to

metal which are enhanced and further developed through the study of specialist modules in:

Metal machining

Fabrication

Practical projects reflect the nature of the metal focus area and provide opportunities for students to

develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to metal-related technologies. These

may include:

sheet metal products

metal machining projects

fabricated projects


apply.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - MULTIMEDIA (100 or 200 hours)

This course is developed for the latest multimedia computer technology. Students will use a range

of computers, digital cameras, digital video cameras, scanners, printers and sound recording

equipment. The subject is based on learning through the completion of a range of practical projects.

Some examples of possible projects include:

Restoring old family photographs.

Individual web page design and management – these will be made in a format to take home and

use on your PC.

Working with video clips and photos for the school intranet and internet pages.

Creating your own sound tracks for video and web using Garageband.

Computer applications to be covered include:

Photoshop – photo editing software

Dreamweaver – web page design software

Flash – web page animation software

Movie Maker – movie making software

Adobe Premier and Microsoft Word – desktop publishing software


apply.


INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - TIMBER (100 or 200 hours)

The timber course follows a path of sequenced projects designed to build skills in working with

wood. The projects begin as small, simple kitchen utensils that are easy to master and produce a

useful article on completion.

Larger, more challenging projects are progressively introduced throughout the course. Most

students should complete several small pieces of furniture by the end of the two Year course. These

include:

a wall cabinet

bedside table

small drawer unit

The woodwork workshops are well resourced and students will gain hands-on experience using a

range of power tools and machines. These include routers, plate joiners, sanders, lathes, mortiser,

thickness sander and bandsaw.


apply.

MARINE & AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY (100 hours)

Marine and Aquaculture Technology provides an educational context linked to the needs of a

population based very much on its coast and waterways and which fosters links to tertiary study and

vocational pathways. Further, this syllabus brings a wide range of marine-based leisure experiences

to students in a safe setting. Marine and Aquaculture Technology Studies provides for both practical

and theoretical learning, helping students acquire skills to solve real-life problems.

Students studying this subject will have the opportunity to complete both their “Surf Survival

Certificate” and the NAUI Open Water Snorkelling Certificate. Practical components will include

surfing, snorkelling, fishing and ecosystem monitoring and students should have basic swimming

skills to enrol.

A financial contribution, specific to this subject, of approximately $15 to cover materials

consumed will apply.

MATHEMATICS – Accelerated (100 hours)

This elective is being offered to students who wish to complete Mathematics to Stage 5·3 by the

end of Year 9, 2018.

Only students who intend to continue on the Accelerated Mathematics program in 2019 and

2020 should choose this elective.

Students who choose this elective should ideally be in 8M1 in 2017 and indicated throughout the

year higher capabilities in mathematics, as well as make a commitment to completing the

Higher School Certificate in the Mathematics Advanced course by the end of Year 11.

This course requires a high level of student commitment, interest and ability.


MUSIC (200 hours)

The aims of music education are to provide opportunities for all students to learn music through

participation at levels consistent with their developmental stage, needs and interests.

Students undertaking elective Music in Years 9 and 10 will be given the opportunity to learn how to

play an instrument or a combination of instruments. They will be encouraged to perform

individually and with a group in classroom activities. Students who play drums for group work must

play a pitched instrument for their solo work.

Students who show a flair for a particular aspect of this course will be encouraged to seek

extra lessons to develop their skills.

Students will also have the opportunity to perform at formal assemblies and extra curricular

concerts. This elective will be structured for 5 periods per cycle. Generally 3 to 4 periods are

practical based (either ensemble studies or solo performance). One to two periods are divided

between music theory and aural (listening) skills.



PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL MEDIA (100 or 200 hours)

The Photography and Digital Media 100 hour course students with passion and interest in

photography a chance to understand, develop and communicate with visual media. It allows

opportunities for students to investigate photographic and digital media in greater depth and

breadth by engaging with new digital and photographic technologies, SLR digital cameras,

digital camera, phone cameras, Photo Shop, In Design, Stop Motion, Adobe Premier, video,

quality printing, print paper and file organisation on the computer.

Students will explore reality, illusion and simulation and how critical and historical interpretations

can be used to strengthen students understanding of relationships between the photographer, the

audience and the world. The course also integrates school photo-journalism for the aspiring

photographer.

Term 1 – 2 is a Foundation Course exploring Camera Craft and the Elements of Photography.

Term 2 – 3 continues with Camera Craft and an investigation of Portraiture in Photography.

Term 3 – 4 continues with Camera Craft and manipulating images using software programs.

Term 4 explores Video Loops and Soundscapes.

Throughout the course there will be field trips for taking photographic images and excursions to

immerse students in the realm of photographic and digital media. A 200 hour course would involve

a deeper enrichment of the photographic and digital media as outlined. It is highly recommended for

students to have access to a digital camera for use out of school hours.

Course requirements:

Students are required to record ideas, experiments and process in a Visual Diary.


consumed will apply. An 8G SD card is an essential part of equipment.


PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and SPORTS STUDIES (100 or 200 hours)

This course is designed for those students with a genuine interest in physical activity, health and the

human body. This course will reinforce and promote an understanding of the need for active

recreation and the benefits of a physically active life. Narooma High School has a considerable

number of students with an interest in and advanced skills relating to physical education.

These students make a significant contribution to the active sporting nature of both the school and

local communities. It is envisaged that this course will set a foundation for students wishing to

pursue further interest or studies in this area including the 2 unit PDHPE course in Years 11 and 12.

This elective will involve both theory and practical components.

Content areas include:

Surf survival Body systems

Energy for physical activity Healthy and active lifestyles

Sport culture and society Leisure and recreation

Coaching Physical activity for relaxation

Nutrition and physical activity World games

Physical activity and sport in Australia Technology and sport

Fundamentals of movement skill development

Students will be required to pay a financial contribution, specific to this subject, of $50 in Year 9

to cover bus fares, pool entry and accreditation costs for the ‘Surf Survival’ and $20 in Year 10

for level ‘0’ AFL Coaching Certificate.

If students successfully complete the 1st unit, they will receive the ‘Surf Life Saving Surf Survival

Certificate’ awarded by the Australian Lifesaving Academy N.S.W.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and SPORTS STUDIES – DANCE AND CREATIVE MOVEMENTS (100 hours)

This course is designed for students who have a genuine interest in dancing; cheerleading; creative

movement activities. These movement genres will be completed in conjunction with sport science

and nutrition units from the Physical Activity and Sport Studies BOSTES course to provide our

creative and talented students with a medium to advance their skills and performance opportunities

in a variety of movement contexts.

Students will be required to conduct performances at school and in the community during the year.

Content areas include:

Advanced gymnastics and creative movements

Anatomy and physiology (skeletal; muscular; cardiovascular systems)

Dance

Synchronized swimming

Nutrition and physical activity

Cheerleading

Physical activity for relaxation

A financial contribution, specific to this subject, of $50 to cover bus fares, pool entry and costs

for guest lectures and workshops from experts in these fields will apply


STEM (elective) (200 hours)

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) elective course follow the

elective iSTEM syllabus. The STEM elective provides a focus on 21st Century skills that have

become a focus in education around the world. The aim of the course is to introduce the students

to technological innovation in their application to Skills, Technology Engineering and

Mechanics. The course will be undertaken through project-based learning in which students

complete STEM projects from problem identification through the design process to

implementation.

Students will undertake projects in the following focus areas:

STEM fundamentals – how to conduct STEM investigations, working collaboratively

hardware and software fundamental mechanics and problem solving.

Aerodynamics – students investigate theories of aerodynamics, apply mathematical and

graphical methods to solve aerodynamic related problems, evaluate results from testing

to improve aerodynamic performance of engineered solutions.

Mechatronics – programing and mechatronics, using sensors and motors using Lego

mind storms

Mechatronics 2 – senior robotics, building circuits and developing projects related to

motion. JavaScript using an online course to produce a software project.

CAD – 3D drawing, 3D modelling and printing.

Student negotiated STEM project, in which students complete a final project on a STEM

topic of their interest.

Students taking the STEM elective will develop highly valuable knowledge and skills, which

will be much sought after in tomorrow’s workplace. The course provides a good introduction to

senior Engineering Studies and Software Design and Development.

A financial contribution, specific to this subject of approximately $20 to cover materials

consumed will apply. Students are responsible for covering the costs of individual projects.

TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY (100 or 200 hours)

Textiles is a subject where students can develop confidence and proficiency in design, production

skills and evaluation of textile items. It aims to provide students with lifelong skills.

Syllabus requirements include:

Project work forms the basis of every unit of work such as designing (Wool 4 Skool competition),

fashion dresses from plastic for Race Day outfits, crazy patchwork cushions, hand knitted scarves,

skirts/shorts, tops, Christmas craft, satin pj’s, free choices and textile art (silk painting, machine

embroidery etc). A focus area is selected then units of work are created with appropriate content

from project work and areas of study been integrated creating units of work that meet students’

needs and interests.

Students may attend the excursion to Canberra’s Craft Show and visit Peter Alexander’s PJ store.

Focus areas are:

Apparel Furnishings Costume Textile Arts Non-apparel

Students undertaking the 100 hour course (Year 9 only) must complete two units of work from a

different focus area. Students undertaking the 200 hour course (Years 9 and 10) must complete four

units of work from different focus areas.


apply. Some projects will require students to purchase their own fabric.


VISUAL ARTS (200 hours)

The skills-based approach adopted in Years 7 and 8 is exploited in Years 9 and 10 when students

are given the opportunity to express these skills in their own individual way. They have the

opportunity to explore the latest practices and technologies in sculpture, photography, clay work,

mural painting, graphics, printing and drawing.

These are student-centred projects where the student explores the subject and method of

expressions. These ideas are developed in a “Visual Diary” which acts as an ongoing research

assignment and an opportunity to experiment and try new ideas and mediums. The emphasis on free

choice and self expression has a necessary role in preparing students for the requirements of senior

art.

Apart from this creative aspect, students will be introduced to a more formal study of the technical

skills involved in photography/filmmaking (both traditional and computer based), painting and

drawing, mural work (large scale painting), clay work, graphics, sculpture (including large scale art

works and wearables) both 2 and 3 dimensional. These areas will be taught as introductory units

extending the duration of about one term. Students often have the opportunity to work in groups on

murals for the community and to make and display of wearable art and sculptures for the

environment as well as entry into art competitions and exhibitions.

Visual Arts empowers students to engage in visual forms of communication. The subject of Visual

Arts serves to facilitate the interpretation and organisation of such information and encourages

students to express themselves visually. Visual Arts plays an important role in the social, cultural

and spiritual lives of students. It offers a wide range of opportunities for students to develop their

own interests, to be self-motivated and active learners who can take responsibility for and continue

their own learning in school and post-school settings



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