Year 7 Course and Assessment

Information 2017

The information provided in this booklet is designed to help parents and carers

better understand their child’s educational programs at school. If you have any questions about teaching and learning or assessment in your

child’s class please contact their Teacher or the Head Teacher concerned.

This booklet contains three sections 1. Topic Maps – An overview of all Topics studied in each Year 7 Course

2. Assessment Task Maps – An overview of all Major Assessment Tasks in each Year 7 Course

3. Individual Course Summary – Additional information about each Year 7 Course

Ms Janine Marcus Mr Sunny Russell Deputy Principal Year Advisor

Section 1 – Topic Maps

Year 7 – Course Topic Map – Term 1 2017

Week (Date)

English Maths Science Geography PD/H/PE Theory

PD/H/PE Practical

Music (semester 1

only)

Visual Arts (1 semester)

TAS (1 sem.) (Food, Wood and Textiles)

1 27/1

DIVERSITY – In our diverse

world, how do texts portray humanity’s

stories?

Chapter 1 – Integers

Chapter 3 –

Whole number operations

Working as a Scientist

Overview – The nature of

geography.

Meet & Greet.

Getting to know my class.

Modified games.

Ceremonies.

National Anthems

Portraiture

Co

re Classes w

ill be co

llapsed

into

8 sm

aller grou

pin

gs to u

nd

ertake TAS – M

aterials or V

isual

Arts each

semeste

r. Fo

od

– Foo

d p

reparatio

n –

emp

hasisin

g health

y snack co

ncep

ts Te

xtiles – Sew

ing te

chn

iqu

es in o

rder to

create an ap

ron

Wo

od

– W

oo

d tech

niq

ues in

ord

er to create

a Platter B

oard

2 30/1

3 6/2

Landscapes & landforms.

Getting to know my school. Aquatics / Mod.

Games

Ensemble Types

4 13/2

Separating Mixtures

Changes & Challenges.

Instruments

5 20/2

Chapter 2 – Angles

Seeking Help.

Aquatics / Fitness

Brass Elements and Principles of

Design 6

27/2 Value of

landscapes & landforms.

Why Get Help? Wind

7 6/3

Participation in Activity.

Percussion

Art-making – Body of Work

8 13/3

Chapter 4 – Fractions and Percentages Chapter 3 –

Whole Number Operations Part

2

Making Contact

Landscape management &

protection.

Developing Relationships.

Drum kit

9 20/3

Geomorphic Hazard

Being a Good Friend.

Aquatics / Cross Country.

Strings

10 27/3

Positive Peer Pressure.

Keyboard

11 3/4

Places & Liveability

Negative Behaviours.

Themes

Year 7 – Course Topic Map – Term 2 2017

Week English Maths Science Geography PD/H/PE Theory

PD/H/PE Practical

Music (semester 1

only)

Visual Arts (1 semester)

TAS (Food, Wood and Metal, 1

semester)

1 24/4

FANTASY GENRE- WHY IS

THE MAKE BEIEVE

FASCINATING?

NAPLAN Revision and Preparation

Cells

Water in the World.

Bullying. Cross Country

/ Athletics. Keys: C, G, Am,

Em

My Natural World

The o

rder o

f materials d

elivered in

this co

urse w

ill be d

ifferent fo

r each class

dep

end

ing o

n th

e availability o

f specialised

teach

ing areas.

2 1/5

Chapter 5 – Algebra and Equations

Chapter 3

Whole Number

Operations – Part 3

Dealing With Bullying.

Athletics / Fitness.

Broken Chords

3 8/5

Water Cycle. Caring & Respect.

Scales

4 15/5

Resource management.

Diversity in Community.

Songs

5 22/5

Changes & Challenges.

AFL / Soccer.

Ukulele

Art-making – Body of Work

6 29/5

Chapter 6 –Geometry

Rock On (Geology)

Exam revision techniques.

Semester exam. Puberty. American Folk

Value of water. 7 5/6

Everyone is Unique.

Guitar

8 12/6

Natural Hazard Case Study.

Support Networks.

Riffs

9 19/6

Chapter 12 Time

Chapter 3 Roman

Numerals

Mental Health Challenges.

Dance.

Chords

Final evaluations and finished

works

10 26/6

Unit Review. Blues and Rock

Year 7 – Course Topic Map – Term 3 2017

Week English Maths Science History

(CLASSES) PD/H/PE Theory

PD/H/PE Practical

LOTE Japanese / Indonesian

(semester 2) Visual Arts

TAS (Food, Wood and

Metal)

1 17/7

COURAGE AND DISCOVERY – WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM

STUDYING LITERATURE?

Chapter 7 – Decimals

States of Matter

Overview. What is health?

Touch / Oztag / Fitness.

Introduction to Japanese / Indonesian: Why learn

another language? Th

e Term O

ne p

rogram

for V

isual A

rt repeats fo

r new

classes

The Term

On

e pro

gram fo

r TAS rep

eats for n

ew classes

2 24/7

Overview/Start Depth Study 1

What do I do?

Greetings

3 31/7

Depth Study 1 – Investigating

the ancient past.

Exercise for all.

4 7/8

Chapter 8 – Areas and

volume

Chapter 3 – Rounding

Benefits of exercise.

International sports.

5 14/8

Types of activity.

6 21/8

Using your Potential (Physics)

Remaining active. Indigenous

sports.

7 28/8

Chapter 9 – The Number

Plane

Physical activity.

Japanese – Weather and Seasons.

Indonesian – Numbers and Age, Introducing ourselves

and meeting others.

8 4/9

What do I eat?

Basketball

9 11/9 Depth Study 2

– The Mediterranean

World

What is healthy?

10 18/9

Self-assessment.

Year 7 – Course Topic Map – Term 4 2017

Week English Maths Science History PD/H/PE Theory

PD/H/PE Practical

LOTE Japanese / Indonesian

Visual Arts TAS (Food, Wood and

Metal)

1 9/10

DRAMA AND VALUES – HOW ARE VALUES

DEPICTED IN THE

DRAMATIC FORM?

Chapter 10 - Analysing

Data

Classification

Depth Study 2 – The

Mediterranean World.

Balanced lifestyle.

Basketball.

Japanese – Reading and writing the

Japanese script.

Indonesian – My Hobbies, Places and

Transport, Exploring Indonesia.

The Term

Two

pro

gram fo

r Visu

al Art rep

eats for n

ew classes

The Term

Two

pro

gram fo

r TAS re

peats fo

r new

classes

2 16/10

Activity.

Volleyball.

3 23/10

Nutrition.

4 30/10

Chapter 11 – Probability

Exam preparation for exam in

Wk. 4

Wellbeing / Sleep.

5 6/11

Depth Study 3 – The Asian

World.

Factors affecting health.

Striking / Catching sports.

6 13/11 Chapter 12 –

Rates and Ratios

Earth’s Resources

Marketing in health.

7 20/11

Body image & health.

8 27/11

Social media & you.

9 4/12 Pythagoras

Theory

Community influences.

Beach activities /

Games. 10

11/12 Community

services.

Section 2 – Task Maps

Stage 4 – Year 7 – Major Assessment Task Map – Term 1 2017

Week (Date)

English Maths Science Geography

(Semester 1 only) PD/H/PE Music Visual Arts

1 27/1

Formative assessment of in-class application

(whole term).

Hand Out: Experimental Skills

Activity

Classwork & Bookwork:

Ongoing assessment.

Classwork, bookwork,

participation, skills and teamwork will

be assessed.

2 30/2

Hand Out: Vocal

Assessment

3 6/2

Class Test – Chapter 1 and 3 (In Class Task)

Hand In: Experimental Skills

Activity

Hand Out: Anthem Assessment

4 13/2

Hand In: Vocal

Assessment

5 20/2

Hand Out: Geometry

Superstar Display Project

Hand Out: Art-making Process

Diary

6 27/2

Hand Out:

Research Task

Hand out: Bullying / Relationships

task.

Hand In: Anthem Assessment

7 6/3

Hand In: Geometry Superstar Display

Project

Hand Out: Body of Work Planning

8 13/3

Hand in: Bullying / Relationships task.

9 20/3

Hand Out: Autobiography Written Task

Hand In: Research

Task.

Class Test (In Class Task)

10 27/3

Class Test –

Chapter 3 and 4 (In Class Task)

11 3/4

Hand In: Autobiography Written Task

Stage 4 – Year 7 – Major Assessment Task Map – Term 2 2017

Week (Date)

English Maths Science Geography

(Semester 1 only) PD/H/PE

Music (Semester 1 only)

Visual Arts

1 24/4

Formative assessment of in-class application

(whole term).

Classwork, bookwork,

practical skills, participation and team work will be

the assessment criteria for this

term (on going).

Hand Out: Keyboard Test

Hand IN: Art-making Process

Diary

2 1/5

Hand Out: Algebra Assignment

Hand Out: Cell Model Assignment

Fieldwork –

Hand In Task on the day.

3 8/5

Hand In: Keyboard

Test Hand In: Body of Work Planning

4 15/5

Hand In: Algebra

Assignment Hand In: Cell

Model Assignment

5 22/5

Semester 1

Examination (In Class)

6 29/5

Examination

(In Class Task)

7 5/6

Written Test

(In Class Task)

8 12/6

Hand Out: Creative Writing Narrative –

Written Task

Class Test – Chapter 6

(In Class Task)

9 19/6

10 26/6

Hand In: Creative Writing Narrative –

Written Task

Stage 4 – Year 7 – Major Assessment Task Map – Term 3 2017

Week (Date)

English Maths Science History

(Semester 2 only) PD/H/PE Visual Arts

LOTE

Japanese / Indonesian

(Semester 2 only)

1 17/7

Formative assessment of in-class application

(whole term).

Classwork &

Bookwork ongoing assessment.

Classwork, bookwork,

participation, skills and teamwork will

be assessed (on going).

Indonesian

students will have fortnightly quizzes.

2 24/7

Class Test – Chapter 7

(In Class Task)

Indonesian – Hand out Poster

Task.

3 31/7

Hand Out: Area, Volume and

Rounding Assignment

4 7/8

Indonesian –

Hand in Poster Task.

5 14/8

Hand In: Area, Volume and

Rounding Assignment

Fieldwork – Online virtual site study

Hand Out: Fieldwork Task

Hand Out: Art-making Process

Diary

6 21/8

Hand out: Healthy

lifestyle assignment.

7 28/8

Hand Out:

Research Task and Practical

Hand In: Fieldwork Task

Hand Out: Body of

Work Planning

Japanese –

Hand out research task

8 4/9

Hand Out: Picture Book Cover –

Visual Literacy

Hand in: Healthy lifestyle

assignment.

9 11/9

Class Test – Chapter 9

(In Class Task)

Class Test (In Class Task)

Japanese – Hand in research

task.

10 18/9

Hand In: Picture Book Cover –

Visual Literacy

Hand Out: Research Task and

Practical

Stage 4 – Year 7 – Major Assessment Task Map – Term 4 2017

Week (Date)

English Maths Science History

(Semester 2 only) PD/H/PE Visual Arts

LOTE

Japanese / Indonesian

(Semester 2 only)

1 9/10

Formative assessment of in-class application

(whole term).

Hand Out: Analysing Data

Assignment

Hand Out – Research Task.

Classwork, bookwork, practical skills, participation and team work will be the assessment

criteria for this term (on going).

Hand IN: Art-making Process

Diary

2 16/10

3 23/10

Hand In: Analysing Data Assignment

Hand In – Research

Task. Hand In: Body of Work Planning

Indonesian – In Class Test.

4 30/10

Exam Wk. 4

5 6/11

Class Test – Probability

(In Class Task)

Semester 1 Examination

(In Class)

6 13/11

Hand Out: Indigenous

Australian Speech Task.

Indonesian –

In class video role play.

7 20/11

Japanese –

Hiragana test (in class task).

8 27/11

Present speech in class.

Hand Out: Rates and Ratios

Assignment

9 4/12

10 11/12

Hand In: Rates and Ratios Assignment

Section 3 – Course Information

Year 7 Course Information - English Course Outline: Students will complete term long units of work. Each unit of work will involve students studying a variety of text types. Students will learn how to deconstruct texts and develop their own imaginative compositions to display their developing English skills. Students will be formatively assessed during the term and will complete a summative task at the conclusion of each unit.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Autobiography - Written Task

Term 1 wk. 9 11 10%

Creative Writing Portfolio - Written Task

Term 2 wk. 8 10 10%

Picture Book Cover - Visual Literacy

Term 3 wk. 8 10 10%

Script writing - Written Task

Term 4 wk. 6 8 10%

Formative Assessment of in-class application

All All 60%

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework tasks Suggestions for enriching resources

or experiences

Term 1: Students engage in a wide range of storytelling texts, including poetry and fiction. Students are to learn about poetic language and the cultural significance of storytelling. Students apply this knowledge to original compositions.

Homework tasks will be related to the work happening in class. Students will complete a number of formative tasks where teachers and students provide feedback to enable effective student progress.

Students could read a variety of biographical texts.

TERM 2: Students explore what genre means through the study of fantasy genre and how conventions can enhance our reading of a text. Students learn about the conventions and archetypes that characterise the genre and they reproduce the conventions in their own compositions.

Homework tasks will be related to the work happening in class. Students will complete a number of formative tasks where teachers and students provide feedback to enable effective student progress.

Students could read a variety of fantasy novels and develop their own fantasy compositions.

TERM 3: Students deconstruct the novel focusing on setting, themes / concerns and characterisation. Students explore the concepts of courage and discovery through the study of literature.

Homework tasks will be related to the work happening in class. Students will complete a number of formative tasks where teachers and students provide feedback to enable effective student progress.

Students could select a character from their literature novel and write another story with the selected character being a protagonist or antagonist in the story.

TERM 4: Students engage in the dramatic reading and performance of the play, enhancing their understanding of setting, characterisation and the development of relationships in performance to explore the associated values of the text. Students deconstruct the film through an introduction of filmic techniques.

Homework tasks will be related to the work happening in class. Students will complete a number of formative tasks where teachers and students provide feedback to enable effective student progress.

Students could read a variety of dramatic texts and explore script writing conventions.

Year 7 Course Information – Mathematics Course Outline: Students will study approximately three topics each term. Each topic will explore a mathematical concept in depth. Students will complete examinable tasks or an assignment.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Chapter 1 and 3 Class Test Term 1 Week 3 In class test

All tasks carry equal weighting in final

assessment

Geometry Superstar Display Project

Term 1 Week 5 Term 1 Week 7

Chapter 4 and 4 Class Test Term 1 Week 10 In class test

Algebra Assignment Term 2 Week 2 Term 2 Week 4

Chapter 6 Class Test Term 2 Week 8 In class test

Chapter 7 Class Test Term 3 Week 2 In class test

Volume, Area and Rounding Assignment

Term 3 Week 3 Term 3 Week 5

Chapter 9 Class Test Term 3 Week 9 In class test

Analysing Data Assignment Term 4 Week 1 Term 4 Week 3

Probability Class Test Term 4 Week 5 In class test

Rates and Ratios Assignment

Term 4 Week 8 Term 4 Week 10

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework tasks Suggestions for enriching resources

or experiences

Term 1 Integers and working with numbers Angles Fractions and Percentages

Assignment Revision for Class Test

Use of Excel Year 7 Examination and Revision Workbook

Term 2 NAPLAN Review Algebra and Equations Geometry Time and Roman Numerals

Assignment Revision for Class Test

Investigate how geometry is used in Islamic Art

Term 3 Decimals Area and Volume Number Plane

Assignment Revision for Class Test

Khan Academy Online Use You-tube to learn more about Area, Volume and Number Planes

Term 4 Analysing Data Probability Rates and Ratios

Assignment Revision for Class Test

Problem solving investigations

Year 7 Course Information - Science Course Outline: In Year 7 Science students study a variety of topics from the 4 strands: Living World, Chemical World, Physical World and Earth and Space. Each of these topics forms a foundation on which the subsequent years of Science study will build. Each topic consists of theoretical content, practical activities and a homework booklet. The purpose of the homework booklets is twofold, to build Literacy and Numeracy skills and to provide students with summary materials. Science skills and safety in the laboratory are a primary focus in term 1, with these skills being the emphasis of the first assessment task. The Cell Model assignment and the Keeping Water Hot task both focus on research skills and practical application of learning. The Yearly Examination provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their learning from all topics studies throughout the year.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Experimental Skills Activity Notification Term, 1, Week 2 Term 1, Week 4 20%

Cell Model Assignment Term 2, Week 2 Term 2, Week 4/5 20%

Semester 1 Examination Term 2, Week 5 Term 2, Week 5 20%

Research Task + Practical Term 3, Week 7 Term 3, Week 9/10 20%

Semester 2 Examination Term 4, Week 5 Term 4, Week 5 20%

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework tasks

Each class will receive homework from their teacher

Suggestions for enriching resources or experiences

Working as a Scientist - Students are introduced to the practical and thinking skills required to succeed in the Science laboratory.

Experimental Skills Activity

In 2017 Byron Bay High School will be offering a

subscription to “Education Perfect” an

online revision and home-study program

that covers Science and other subject areas.

More details will be provided to all students

and families early in 2017 including a link and

password to this resource.

Separating Mixtures - Students learn about solutions and mixtures. They apply their knowledge by separating a range of mixtures using different techniques.

Making Contact - Students learn about forces and what they do. Focus on the good and bad aspects of friction.

Cells - Students learn about organisation in living organisms and the building blocks of life - cells.

Cell Model Assignment

Rock On - Students learn how to identify rocks using a number of techniques. They are also introduced to the rock cycle.

States of Matter - Students learn about solids, liquids and gases and how changing energy levels can change states.

Using your Potential - Students classify types of energy as potential or kinetic. They focus on exploring the different potential energies.

Research Task + Practical

Classification - Students learn why classification is important and the various methods used to classify organisms. They delve into the various categories of living things.

Earth’s Resources - Students appreciate the resources the Earth provides while debating the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources. They learn how water cycles through the Earth’s spheres.

Year 7 Course Information – Geography All classes study Geography in Semester 1 ONLY

Course Outline: Geography incorporates learning related to global geography and the interaction of human and physical elements of the environment in a global context. Over the course of one semester students cover: Landscapes & Landforms and Water in the World.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing

Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Classwork and Bookwork Ongoing Ongoing 10%

Fieldwork Week 2 - 2nd

term Week 2 - 2nd

term 20%

Research Task Week 6 - 1st

term Week 9 - 1st

term 30%

Exam Week 6 - 2nd

term Week 6 - 2nd

term 40%

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework

tasks Suggestions for enriching resources

or experiences

Landscapes & Landforms Landscapes and landforms. Students investigate different landscape and the geomorphic processes that create distinctive landforms.

Students may investigate a range of places around the world that are unique, search for images and find out how where these places are.

Value of landscapes and landforms. Students investigate the aesthetic, cultural, spiritual and economic value of landscapes and landforms for people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Research Task http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/ http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/biodiversity

Changing landscapes. Students investigate the human causes and effects of land degradation.

http://interactivesites.weebly.com/maps--direction.html

Landscape management and protection. Students investigate ways people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, manage and protect landscape.

Research Task http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Broken-Head-Nature-Reserve

Geomorphic hazard. Students investigate ONE contemporary geomorphic hazard including causes, impacts and responses.

YouTube clips of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami.

Water In The World Water resources. Students investigate the characteristics and spatial distribution of global water resources.

http://www.unwater.org/statistics/thematic-factsheets/en/

The water cycle. Students investigate how the operation of the water cycle connects people and places.

Google images of hydrological cycle.

Australia’s water resources. Students investigate the quantity and variability of water resources in Australia and other places.

Water Down Under: The Great Artesian Basin on YouTube

Water scarcity and water management. Students investigate the nature of water scarcity and ways of overcoming it.

http://www.wateraid.org/au

The value of water. Students investigate the economic, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic values of water for people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and/or peoples of the Asia region.

Indigenous Calendar http://www.larrakia.csiro.au/#/calendar/dalay Watch ‘5 seasons’ http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/5-seasons-2004/14291/

Natural hazard. Students investigate ONE contemporary atmospheric hazard or hydrologic hazard including causes, impacts and responses.

BoM website Projected scenarios

Year 7 Course Information – History All classes study History in Semester 2 ONLY

Course Outline: The Stage 4 curriculum provides a study of the nature of history and historical sources, both archaeological and written. Students investigate ancient history from the time of the earliest human communities to the end of the ancient period (approximately 60 000 BC - c. AD 650). It was a period defined by the development of cultural practices and organised societies, including Australia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India and China.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Classwork & Bookwork Ongoing Ongoing 10%

Fieldwork Week 5 - 1st

term Week 5 - 1st

term 20%

Research Task Week 6 - 1st

term Week 10 - 1st

term 30%

Exam Week 5 - 2nd

term Week 5 - 2nd

term 40%

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled

homework tasks Suggestions for enriching resources or

experiences Students briefly outline: - the theory that people moved out of Africa around 60 000 years ago and migrated to other parts of the world including Australia - the evidence for the emergence and establishment of ancient societies, including art, iconography, writing, tools and pottery - key features of ancient societies (farming, trade, social classes, religion, rule of law)

Article: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/out-of-africa-theory-of-human-evolution-under-fire-20140821-106o5e.html Video and Article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3389011/Bacteria-tzi-iceman-turn-Africa-theory-head-5-300-year-old-germs-suggest-one-mass-migration-Europe.html

Depth Study 1: Investigating the ancient past How historians and archaeologists investigate history, including excavation and archival research. Students: - outline the main features of history and archaeology - outline the role of historians and archaeologists - define the terms and concepts relating to historical time. - describe and explain the different approaches to historical investigation taken by archaeologists and historians

Fieldwork/Site Study Task

YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT1VBcX5aQ_ThJg_akAuhMUH_P-IA23BB http://www.iceman.it/en/oetzi-the-iceman http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-12-21/speared-man-unearthed-after-4000-years/994510 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bog/iron-nf.html

Depth Study 2: The Mediterranean World The physical features of the ancient society and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there

Research Task Article: http://www.medbc.com/annals/review/vol_5/num_1/text/vol5n1p5.htm Website: http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ab44 https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-AP/ancient-egypt-ap

Depth Study 3: The Asian World The physical features of the ancient society and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there.

Research Assessment – additional resources Mummies 101 (Nova): http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/making-mummies.html How the Egyptians Made Mummies (Nova): http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/making-mummies.html Interactive Mummification Overview (The British Museum): http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/home.html Egyptian Mummies (Encyclopedia Smithsonian): http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmnh/mummies.htm

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Total Weighting

Bullying / Relationships Task (sem. 1)

TERM 1, WEEK 6 TERM 1, WEEK 8 30% (S1)

Healthy Lifestyle Assignment / Presentation

(sem. 2) TERM 2, WEEK 6 TERM 2, WEEK 8 30 % (S2)

Classwork & Bookwork (each semester)

N/A N/A 10% (S1) 10% (S2)

Practical Skills (each semester)

N/A N/A 40% (S1) 40% (S2)

Practical Participation & Teamwork (each semester)

N/A N/A 20% (S1) 20% (S2)

Year 7 PD/H/PE - Topic Details Topic Outline Scheduled homework

tasks Suggestions for enriching resources or experiences

SEMESTER 1: SELF & RELATIONSHIPS An introductory unit designed for the beginning of Year 7. Students explore the challenges of commencing high school and the support services available in the school setting. This unit also examines the physical, social and emotional changes that are experienced during adolescence and the many coping strategies and skills needed to navigate their way through growth and development.

TBD/Various

http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/mental_health_teenagers.html https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/teenage-health http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicsAlpha.aspx?p=162

SEMESTER 2: INDIVIDUAL & COMMUNITY HEALTH In this unit students explore the relationship between physical activity and health. They analyse how they spend their time and plan for a balanced lifestyle that includes regular varied activity and a nutritious diet. They also look at health and activity promotion in the community and the many factors that determine a person’s health throughout their lifetime.

TBD/Various

http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/nutrition-teens http://teenshealth.org/en/teens/easy-exercises.html?WT.ac=ctg http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/community-programs/pdf/school-community/daily-physical-activity-guide.pdf

Year 7 Course Information: PD/H/PE Course Outline: In Year 7 PDHPE, students explore an array of quality learning experiences in a safe and supportive environment aimed at developing the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to understand, value and lead a healthy lifestyle now and in the future. Students participate in 2 practical lessons and 1 theory lesson, per seven day cycle. Students will participate in a range of physical activities and sports, demonstrating proficient movement skills and teamwork in a variety of settings. Semester 1: Self & Relations Semester 2: Individual & Community Health

Topic Details Topic Outline Scheduled homework tasks Suggestions for enriching

resources or experiences

Anthems Memorise and write first two verses ‘Advance Australia Fair’ Research another nation’s anthem

Listen to other anthems at major sporting fixtures like the world cup Exposure to different versions and variations such as Hendrix Star Spangled Banner

Ensembles Identify three different ensembles and show samples

Play in an ensemble with your peers or outside school

Instruments Practice your instrument at home Go to concerts such as those put on by the Bangalow Music Society

Rhythm Drill rhythmic exercises Complete Dulcie Holland Grade 1

Exposure to music from other cultures

Pitch Dulcie Holland text Wide Listening, eg ABC Classic FM

Singing Learn lyrics for massed choir Sing in other ensemble types

Year 7 Course Information: Music All classes will study Music in Semester 1 ONLY

Course Outline: Students explore through listening, composing and performing in a variety of styles. Practical focus on singing, keyboard, percussion, ukulele and guitar. Students have access to a mac lab and the looping software GarageBand. A focus on developing knowledge and skills through a greater understanding of the six concepts of music: pitch, duration, tone colour, texture, dynamics and expressive techniques and structure. Students study music for semester one only.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Vocal Assessment T1 W2 T1 W4 15

Anthem Assignment T1 W3 T1 W6 15

Keyboard Test T2 W1 T2 W3 35

Written test NA T2 W7 35

Year 7 Course Information – Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) Core classes are split into smaller groupings for TAS and VISUAL ARTS – Each group will study either TAS or VISUAL

ARTS and then rotate in the second semester

Course Outline: In the Technology (Mandatory) course, students follow the design process to plan and make products, systems or environments. Students will use a variety of tools, techniques and materials including food, timber and textiles to produce items. The concept for the 2017 course is “Bespoke”, where students create and value handmade objects. The students will then wear their fabric apron in their food practicals and present their meal on the timber food board they created.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

THEORY WORK: Students complete 2-3 mini-projects. Each has an accompanying workbook and portfolio.

In-Class In-Class 40%

PRACTICAL WORK: Timber Rotation - Food board Textiles Rotation - Apron Food Rotation – Super-Spud.

In-Class In-Class 60%

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework

tasks

Suggestions for enriching resources or experiences

Design Process – Introduction to Bespoke. N/A

Creating a Product – Timber, Textiles and Food. N/A Individual creative food recipes can be developed at home using Project Portfolio Template. All assessable work is completed in class.

Year 7 Course Information - Visual Arts Core classes are split into smaller groupings for TAS and VISUAL ARTS – Each group will study either TAS or VISUAL

ARTS and then rotate in the second semester

Course Outline: Year 7 Visual Arts have been working on units of work that incorporate the elements and principles of design with portraiture as a focus. Student’s works include drawing, and using collage with an emphasis on composition and colour. Other forms maybe included depending on individual work assigned by their teacher. Other forms may include 3D and 4D representations. Please note that this guideline is not prescriptive and can be adjusted as the term progresses. Classes are conducted in one semester.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Art making - Process diary Term 1 or 3 Week 5 Term 2 or 4 Week 1 70 %

Body of work Planning Term 1 or 3 Week 7 Term 2 or 4 Week 3 20%

Class Test Term 1 or 3 Week 2 Term 1 or 3 Week 9 10%

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework tasks Suggestions for enriching resources

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Art Making Body of Work The visual arts process diary is a mandatory part of the course. Students are expected to record class work and present their diary for marking

Any work that is not completed in class is assigned for homework. Catch up lessons are also to be done for homework. Presentation of work in process diaries are to be graded A to E – all satisfactory grades. Drawing a self-portrait in a mirror Research assignment

Any work that is not completed in class is assigned for homework. Catch up lessons are also to be done for homework. Presentation of work in process diaries are to be graded A to E – all satisfactory grades. Drawing a self-portrait in a mirror Research assignment

Body of Work Painting and/or collages that explores student’s culture and their environment.

Body of work plan to be submitted based on ideas for a body of work e.g. a painting or a series of drawings on their chosen topic of their world.

View Margaret Olley’s installation at the tweed gallery.

Class Test- Practical Test in Class Review Elements and Principles work sheets.

Research Assignment Written documentation about a modern artist. Lists and a scaffold will be given in class. Students must submit work on the due date given by the teacher

Students can explore different artists to make an informed choice about the artist that they research.

Year 7 Course Information – LOTE Indonesian Semester 2 ONLY - Classes either study Japanese or Indonesian

Course Outline: The focus for LOTE Indonesian is on comparing Australian and Indonesian culture and language. This encourages respect for cultural diversity and an awareness of their place in the international community.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Fortnightly Quizzes Throughout Semester Throughout Semester 15%

Poster Task Term 3, Week 2 Term 3, Week 4 20%

Role Play Term 3, Week 4 Term 3, Week 4 10%

In Class Test Term 4, Week 3 Term 4, Week 3 25%

In Class Video Role-Play Term 4, Week 6 Term 4, Week 6 10%

Bookwork Term 3 and 4 Term 3 and 4 20% (10% each term)

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework tasks Suggestions for enriching resources

or experiences

Introduction to Indonesian – Why learn another language?

None.

Flash cards

Language Online Website *Indonesian link.

Duolingo – Indonesian language app. (Free)

Language Perfect Indonesian (web site)

Role play creations

See BBHS web page , Indonesian specific apps.

Greetings

Vocabulary revision.

Speaking and Listening practise.

Numbers and Age – Introducing self and others

As above.

My Hobbies, Places and Transport, Exploring Indonesia

As above.

Year 7 Course Information – LOTE Japanese Semester 2 ONLY - Classes either study Japanese or Indonesian

Course Outline: An Introduction to Japanese: Students will learn how to communicate on a basic level through everyday topics and explore different cultural perspectives.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name Hand Out Week Hand In Week Weighting

Research Task Term 3, Week 7 Term 3, Week 9 30%

Hiragana test – In Class Term 4, Week 7 Term 4, Week 7 40%

Weekly Quizzes in Class Term 3, W3, W4 and W5. 30%

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework tasks Suggestions for enriching resources

or experiences

Introduction to Japanese: Why learn another language?

What do you already know? Brainstorm.

Write your name in Japanese.

Flash cards.

Quizlet

Apps

Language Perfect

Podcasts

Pen Pal communication with our sister school.

Host a Japanese exchange student.

Greetings Teach a family member a Japanese greeting.

Weather and Seasons Write your own weather report in Japanese.

Reading and Writing the Japanese Script

Workbook exercises.

Year 7 Course Information – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics – Project Based

Learning) Course Outline: A project based learning program that allows students the opportunity to solve problems of a science, technology, engineering and mathematical nature. The focus will be on collaborative team work to complete a range of projects.

Major Assessment Tasks and approximate timing Task Name

Robotics. Portfolio process for 4 mini projects.

The Articulated Hand. Portfolio process for 1 project.

Should I Drink Bottled Water?

Portfolio process for 1 project.

Disaster Proof Home. Portfolio process for 1 project.

Topic Details

Topic Outline Scheduled homework tasks Suggestions for enriching resources

or experiences

1. Robotics

4 mini projects. In class tasks requiring

specialised equipment. Documentaries, e.g. Australia

2020’s.

2. The Articulated Hand Research project

Build an articulated model in a collaborative team.

Science programs on anatomy and biology.

3. Should I drink bottled water? Data collection and analysis.

Decision making.

Chemical testing.

4. Disaster proof home. Research project

Build a model of a disaster proof home.

Documentaries on disaster events and their impact on housing.