Semester 2 2020 Middle School Course Handbook - Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care.

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Semester 2 2020 Middle School Course Handbook - Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care.
Semester 2
      2020
 Middle School
Course Handbook

       Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care.
Semester 2 2020 Middle School Course Handbook - Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care.
Table of Contents                            MATHEMATICS

1. Mathematics                               LEVEL ONE

                                             MA172 Level 7 Maths (S)
2. Literature                                Students will learn data analysis skills, improve their
                                             fractions/ decimals/ percentage skills, as well as learn
                                             how to reason geometrically. Students will learn to
3. Science                                   draw algebraic graphs and solve algebraic equations, as
                                             well as learn some algorithmic thinking.
4. Health and Physical Education and         Throughout every topic students will be encouraged to
                                             increase their mathematical proficiency and exhibit a
Outdoor Education                            deeper understanding of the concepts and skills learnt.

5. Humanities                                MA182 Level 8 Maths (S)
                                             Students will extend their data analysis skills, be able
                                             to make financial calculations involving percentage in-
6. LOTE (Indonesian)                         crease, decrease, profit and loss. They will learn how
                                             to reason geometrically. Students will draw algebra-
                                             ic graphs from a rule or a real life situation and solve
7. Design & Creativity                       algebraic equations, as well as learn some algorithmic
7.1 - The Arts                               thinking.
7.2 - Technology                             Throughout every topic students will be encouraged to
                                             increase their mathematical proficiency and exhibit a
                                             deeper understanding of the concepts and skills learnt.
8. Intergrated Units
                                             LEVEL TWO

Key                                          MA292 Level 9 Maths (S)
(S) - These Units are Semester length.       Students will learn increasingly advanced data analysis
Students will be expected to continue in     techniques, and how to solve problems involving pro-
                                             portion. They will learn some geometric reasoning skills
the same unit for Term 3 & 4.                and learn to solve linear equations. They will extend
                                             their graphing skills from linear into non-linear. The unit
(T) - These Units are Term length.           will conclude with students learning some algorithmic
                                             thinking.
                                             Throughout every topic students will be encouraged to
($$) - These Units will have an additional   increase their mathematical proficiency and exhibit a
Cost. For further information please con-    deeper understanding of the concepts and skills learnt.

tact the College.                            MA212 Level 10 Maths (S)
                                             Students will learn advanced data analysis skills, solve
                                             problems involving inverse proportion, use geometric
                                             reasoning for finding unknown angles. Students’ alge-
                                             bra skills will be extended into non-linear relationships
                                             and they will develop algorithmic thinking skills.
                                             Throughout every topic students will be encouraged to
                                             increase their mathematical proficiency and exhibit a
                                             deeper understanding of the concepts and skills learnt.

                                             MA214 PRE-VCE Maths (S)
                                             This maths unit is being offered as a preparation for
                                             students planning to complete Mathematical Methods
                                             in VCE. This pathway is most suited for students that
                                             are currently working well within their maths class and
Semester 2 2020 Middle School Course Handbook - Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care.
are hoping to pursue studies in Science, Engineering or        study of novel, poetry, and other texts. Develop your
ICT (particularly programming). Students will continue         own responses to literature and express your feelings
to consolidate skills, in number, algebra and measure-         about being a teenager.
ment, explore more advanced algebra and functions,
consolidating geometric proof, and study more com-             LI122 Quests and Journeys (S)
plex shapes and solids. Although students will no longer       Searching for hidden treasure. Saving a damsel in dis-
be completing HW sheets during this course, they will          tress. Battling to slay a dragon to free the village it has
be expected to complete regular HW.                            tormented for generations. The magic of fantasy will be
                                                               explored in this unit as you follow a range of heroes on
                                                               their journey to triumph. Discover how writers create
LITERATURE                                                     imaginary lands, recognisable heroes and take us on ex-
                                                               citing adventures. Expand your knowledge of character,
LEVEL ONE                                                      setting and plot through reading stories, poetry, and
                                                               novels which capture our imagination.
LI114 Children’s Literature (S)
What are our first introductions to literature and read-       LEVEL TWO
ing? How do children learn to read?
Why are Disney cartoon features so successful? And             LI239 Rebels without a Cause (S)
what messages are being given to children in what they         Why are the teenage years so fraught with confusion
see and hear? These are some of the key questions              and struggle? What does it mean to become an adult?
which will be explored in this unit. We will read and          This unit explores the “coming-of-age” genre of Litera-
write children's books, discuss picture books for              ture, by examining texts that focus on rebellion during
adolescents and visit the primary schools to share our         the teenage years, and the formation of individual iden-
work with children.                                            tity. A variety of forms including poetry, novel, songs &
                                                               film will be considered. You will learn to closely analyse
LI177 Monsters, Might & Magic (S)                              passages of text and write a structured
Read all about it, write all about it, and live the dream.     response.
It was a time of knights in armour, Viking invasions and
religious crusades. Deadly plagues made the medieval           LI226 Modern Literature (S)
era a time of fighting to stay alive. But it was also a time   This unit focuses on developing reading strategies and
for building magnificent castles and gothic cathedrals.        personal responses to Literature and an understanding
So, don your medieval costumes, turn up the harp mu-           of how concerns and ideas in texts comment on person-
sic, prepare the royal banquet, and join our quest to          al and social experiences. It will cover film, poetry, print
unravel the mysteries of the Medieval times.                   and visual texts that have endured time. Texts
                                                               studied will be drawn from well-known modern litera-
LI181 Heroic Animals (S)                                       ture and writers.
Where would we be without our four-legged friends?
Read tales of adventure which span continents, applaud         LI207 A Better World (S)
animal acts of bravery which save the lives of countless       Where is our world heading? What will our future hold
people, and goggle at the exploits of creatures which          for us? Many writers and film makers have explored this
seem too fantastic to be true. Students will examine           idea. In this unit, students will consider some of the op-
how animals are portrayed in literature, creating leg-         tions, dilemmas and issues which face our world today
ends and heroes. They will learn how to respond cre-           and will influence our future directions.
atively and analytically to Literature, analyse passages       The language focus is on reading texts, discussion,
of text and improve reading comprehension.                     speaking, listening and writing.

LI112 Growing Pains (S)                                        LI228 Love & Tragedy (S)
Being a teenager is tough! Trying to navigate through a        This unit focuses on developing reading strategies and
world in which the rules seem to constantly change, in         personal responses to Literature and an understanding
which every choice you make seems to land you in trou-         of how concerns and ideas in texts comment on per-
ble with someone, all whilst feeling totally alien most of     sonal and social experiences. It will examine the idea of
the time. This is adolescence. Explore the concepts of         love and how this has been expressed throughout
growing up, family, friendship, and change through the         the ages in various forms of writing: sonnets, letters,
study of novel, poetry, and other texts. Develop your          play, novel and film. Texts studied will be drawn from
own responses to literature and express your feelings          Shakespeare to more modern writers.
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technical skills and allow you to develop your knowl-
LI271 Diverse Voices (S)                                       edge of brain anatomy. Neuropsychological experi-
Who are we? Who are the heard and unheard voices               ments will help you understand how to design, conduct
of our world? What makes each of us unique? We live            and perform unbiased and fair experiments and how to
in an era of perceived liberation and equality, where          share your findings with others effectively. Finally you
each person is considered equal to the next….or do we?         will get to explore some interesting case studies where
Many singers, writers and filmmakers have explored             the brain does not function exactly as it should.
this idea. In this unit students will study texts containing
characters with a range of voices, coming from a variety       SC 192 Cells and Systems (T)
of cultural and philosophical backgrounds, expressing          Imagine you’ve been shrunk down to a microscopic size.
an array of experiences, dilemmas and issues particular        You and your crewmates are just about to go on the ad-
to their circumstance. Students will endeavor to under-        venture of a lifetime in your own microscopic spaceship
stand the human need to be heard and attempt to ex-            exploring the inner workings of the human body. As you
press themselves with clarity and meaning.                     travel you will learn about the different types of cells
                                                               found in the human body and find out why cells in var-
Science                                                        ious parts of the body can look so different depending
                                                               on the job they do. Along the way you will learn how
Level 1                                                        cells come together to form tissues, how tissues of dif-
                                                               ferent types come together to form organs and how
SC115 Physics/Chemistry (S)                                    organs work together to form the organ systems that
In this unit students will examine matter, the states it       keep us alive and functioning the way we should. You
may take and the way scientists explain this using a par-      will get to design and perform experiments to see how
ticle model of matter. The history of the development          substances get in and out of cells and further develop
of some fundamental concepts in chemistry will be              your skills using the microscope. By writing up your ex-
examined, and students will investigate how our the-           periments you will further develop your skills in science
ories of matter have changed over time. They learn to          communication.
differentiate chemical changes from physical changes
and gain experience in making detailed observations of    SC 122 The Physics of games and toys (T)
chemical changes. The concept of chemical energy as       In this unit you will further develop your understanding
a type of potential energy will be introduced and stu-    of some basic ideas in physics within the framework of
dents will have the chance to undertake experiments       games and toys. By exploring how games and toys are
involving the transfer and transformation of energy.      designed and how they work you will gain fundamental
                                                          knowledge of concepts such as force, work and energy.
SC141 Biology on Earth (S)                                In planning, designing and undertaking experiments re-
In this unit, students will examine the relationship be- lated to toys and games you will learn more about how
tween structure and function at a cellular level, an or- to ask and answer scientific questions in an unbiased,
gan level and a body system level in a variety of living fair way. You will improve your ability to communicate
things. They will gain knowledge of how living things scientifically by further developing your skills in organ-
can be placed into appropriate groups based on various ising experimental results using tables and graphs and
characteristics of the organisms and how these groups by learning about the way scientists write when they
are similar and different from one another. Food webs share the findings of their experiments.
in a variety of ecosystems will be studied and modelled
as representing the flow of energy through natural sys- SC 112 The Chemistry of Food (T)
tems. The effects of disruption of food webs on ecosys- This unit develops students’ knowledge of basic chem-
tems will be examined.                                    istry concepts within a framework focussing on food,
                                                          cooking and the food science industry. You will learn
SC193 Neuroscience (T)                                    about the difference between elements, compounds
In this unit you will get to explore what brains are made and mixtures as they relate to basic foods like bread,
of and what scientists have learned about the way they cheese, fruits and vegetables and food additives. The
work. Using microscopes and models you will examine concept of chemical change will be explored through
the types of cells found in brains and learn how these the process of simple cooking experiments involving
cells communicate with each other. You will get to learn grains, dairy products and eggs. In this class students
how different parts of the brain control different as- will work together to develop questions about foods
pects of a human body and its behaviour. Dissection of that they can answer through well designed experi-
a non-human brain will provide you with some great ments and they will learn how to communicate their
Semester 2 2020 Middle School Course Handbook - Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care.
findings in an appropriate way. The role of technology       Students will participate in a range of sports chosen
and science in the food industry will be explored by ex-     from the following areas: hockey, indoor cricket, la-
amining how the industry uses science knowledge and          crosse, baseball, softball, table tennis, badminton and
technology to produce foods.                                 tennis. Students will concentrate on improving skill lev-
                                                             els, showing an understanding of game strategy, um-
Level 2                                                      piring as well as developing co-operation, teamwork,
                                                             sportsmanship. Health education will also be covered
SC287 Physics/Chemistry (S)                                  in this subject.
In this unit, students will examine our current knowl-
edge of the structure of the atom. The history of the de-    HP108 Girls PE (T)
velopment of models of atomic structure will be stud-        This unit is designed to allow girls to develop their skills
ied. The structure of the periodic table, the principles     and confidence in a wide range of physical activities.
by which it is organised and why it is such an important     Team and individual sporting pursuits will be covered.
document will be examined.                                   This is an opportunity for girls to continue physical ac-
Students will also investigate and analyse the concepts      tivity and health education at school in the company
of energy conservation, energy transfer and energy           of other girls. Students will also undertake a variety of
transformations as they apply to physical systems. They      activities to assess and develop personal fitness.
will learn how to construct qualitative and quantitative
explanations of the ways forces affect motion. Students      HP109 Boys PE (T)
will also study fundamental concepts related to elec-        This unit is designed to allow boys to develop their skills
tricity and electrical circuits such as current resistance   and confidence in a wide range of activities. Team and
and voltage and will get the chance to construct their       individual sports will be included. This is an opportunity
own simple electrical circuits.                              for boys to continue physical activity and health educa-
Students will get the opportunity to undertake a variety     tion at school in the company of other boys. Students
of experiments and develop their ability to represent        will also undertake a variety of activities to assess and
data appropriately, analyse results and communicate          develop personal fitness.
their experimental findings in an appropriate way.
                                                             HP116 Individual Pursuits (T)
SC220 Biology/Earth (S)                                      In this unit, students will engage in a range of individ-
This unit could be chosen as an introduction for those ual recreational and leisure sports. These low impact
considering VCE Biology. The unit will look at cells, how activities are perfect for those wishing to learn sports
they work and what they do. Also, how they operate in that can be played from the teenage years until old
systems to maintain our body within limits that allows age. Students explore activities such as lawn bowls, ta-
us to live and reproduce. The cell, as a basic unit of life, ble tennis, golf and bocce, as well as other alternative
will be explored in detail looking at the variety of cell non-contact activities. Health education will also be
types and functions. How cells interact with their en- covered in this subject.
vironment to maintain organisms will be investigated
with focuses on osmosis and homeostasis. Some basic OE106 Outdoor Experiences (T)
ecology will be explored.                                    This unit involves an introduction to outdoor leisure ac-
                                                             tivities in the local area. Activities may include cycling
Health, Physical and Outdoor Education and traffic safety, yachting, orienteering and bushwalk-
                                                             ing activities. Students will be required to participate in
LEVEL ONE                                                    an overnight camp as a part of the subject.

HP117 Football Codes (T)                                     LEVEL TWO
 Students will be actively involved in learning about the
rules and skills of the various football codes. The codes    HP213 Sport Science Biomechanics (S)
include AFL, rugby league, touch rugby, soccer and            In this unit students will study sport biomechanics
Gaelic football. Students will concentrate on improving      and the effects of forces and motion on sport perfor-
skill levels, showing an understanding of game strate-       mance. Using laws and principles grounded in physics
gy and umpiring, as well as developing co-operation,         that apply to human movement, athletes and coaches
teamwork, sportsmanship. Health education will also          can make sound decisions for developing efficient sport
be covered in this subject.                                  techniques. Students will analyse sport movements,
                                                             select the best training exercises, reduce or prevent
HP118 Striking Sports (T)                                    injuries, design or choose the sport equipment that
best matches their personal needs. Students will aim to
maximize economy and efficiency of movements whilst LEVEL ONE
participating in a range of sports.
                                                            BE123 Not Just a Number (T)
HP214 Sports Leaders (T)                                    Got an idea? Learn about what it takes to start your
This unit is an introduction to the VET Sport & Recre- own business and meet the market. From borrowing
ation course which runs for two years. Coaching prin- money, to advertising, hiring staff and deciding on pric-
ciples and practice will be a major component of this es. What does the Government have to do with small
unit. Also the techniques needed to maximise your own business? This unit will take you through an engaging
performance and get the best out of yourself in your step by step process on how to start your own business
chosen areas. You will coach each other and junior stu- in the future.
dents, and work together to present sporting sessions.
All that is required form you is a positive approach and BE128 Our Global Economy (S)
a desire to learn about what happens both in sporting Ebay, Amazon and Ozsale - online shopping is changing
contexts, and in the ‘behind the scenes’ organisation of the way we buy and spend. In this unit students exam-
successful sporting events.                                 ine the way we as consumers are interacting with the
                                                            world. And how financial markets are influenced and
HP216 Advanced Individual Pursuits (T)                      function locally and globally. It will explore issues of so-
In this unit, students will engage in a range of individ- cial responsibility and how national and international
ual recreational and leisure pursuits. These low im- corporations impact other smaller areas that are trying
pact sports are perfect for those wishing to participate to preserve their culture and environment.
in sports that can be played from teenage years until
old age. Students will aim to refine their technique in BE129 Moneywise, Future Ready (S)
such activities as lawn bowls, bocce, finska and golf as Get prepared now. Gain an understanding of your rights
well as developing their knowledge of physical activi- and responsibilities as a consumer, worker and Austra-
ty throughout the lifespan. Students will be in charge lian citizen. This integrated unit will seek to explore
of organising weekly competitions and keeping records your financial potential and the legal boundaries that
of results. Health education will also be covered in this you will experience in the future. Rights and responsi-
unit.                                                       bilities such as joining the work force, paying tax, super-
                                                            annuation, police powers and purchasing property will
HP219 Advanced Alternative Sports (T)                       be looked at.
In this unit, students will engage in a range of activities
that are not considered ‘mainstream’. These activities CV127 Democracy, Justice and the Australian Way (T)
are designed for adventurous students who want to try What does it mean to be a cohesive society in Australia?
something different. Students will develop skills, tactics This unit will look at the values that we strive to uphold
and rule knowledge for sports such as polo and thunder in this country - including those of freedom, inclusion
hockey, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, spikeball and om- and equality. Students will analyse the way we embrace
ni-kin ball. Students will be in charge of assisting with other identities and cultural
umpiring, developing draws for weekly competitions perspectives. And how we actively participate in Aus-
and keeping records of results. Health education will tralian democracy, including what our political parties
also be covered in this unit.                               stand for.

OE214 Rapids and Ridges (T)                                   CV125 Law and Order (T)
 In this unit student will focus on motivations for partic-   Why do we need rules and laws? Where did they come
ipating in outdoor activities, technological advances in      from and how do we know when we need a new law?
equipment and how this has impacted on participation          In this unit, students will look Australia’s legal system
over time. Students will have a focus on risk in recre-       and at crimes that impact society and individuals. Legal
ational activities and will break down skills required to     terms will be explored and students will gain an under-
participate in White Water Rafting and Downhill Moun-         standing of their rights in today’s society. Students will
tain Biking. Activities include 2 Day white-water rafting     be required to analyse
trip and two 1 day mountain biking excursions. $400           current issues that are occurring in our legal system to-
(this costing is only an approximate and is subject to        day.
change).
                                                              LEVEL TWO
Humanities
BE228 Money, Money, Money (T)                                It takes a more practical approach, and by immersing
Do you want to find out how Australia’s economy com-         students in authentic Indonesian activities. Students
pares with others around the world? Are you interested       will gain an insight into the leisure activities of In-
in finding out about how government decisions impact         donesia, be able to move between different cultural
on your pocket? What caused tough economic times             perspectives, and reflect upon the values of Australia’s
such as the Great Depression and the Global Financial        multicultural society.
Crisis? Do you want to be rich? Find out how to invest       Students will be introduced to key aspects of Indone-
your money in property and shares. This unit focusses        sian life, including:
on two topics: Australia’s economy and personal finan-       • Cooking (Nasi Goreng) • Batik
cial manage¬ment.                                            • Wayang (puppetry)
                                                             • Traditional games, such as kelereng, bekal, lay-
CV228 Access and Justice                                     ing-layang (kite making), etc
Within this unit students will be introduced to the foun- Students will conduct an inquiry into whichever field
dations of our legal system. Top¬ics covered will include they are most interested. They could focus on sports,
parliament and law making, aspects of criminal liability dance, religion, tourism – it’s their choice!
and the process of a referendum to change the Consti-
tution. Students will be equipped with skills which al- LT128 Indonesian Celebration (T)
low them to analyse newspaper articles and apply their Learning in this unit focuses on developing students’
understanding, evaluate whether parliament is an ef- skills, knowledge and understanding within the con-
fective law maker and determine the role of the police text of national holidays and celebrations in Indonesia.
in soci¬ety.                                                 Students acquire vocabulary, expressions and language
                                                             structures within this context. Student activities relate
HI228 Rebellion and Revolutions                              to undertaking research and developing responses
Rebellion and revolutions have been central in form- appropriate for different celebrations. Students will lis-
ing the world as we know it. In this unit, stu¬dents will ten, read and respond to texts and learn to experiment
look at the uprisings of people and the changes this has with linguistic structures in order to express own ideas.
brought. You will explore either the American, French,
Russian and Chi¬nese Revolutions. Meanwhile, rebel- LT130 Sekolah Saya (My School) (T)
lions and social/political movements are also examined. Students will examine youth issues in Indonesia. They
We try to understand why some movements had differ- will be immersed in classroom language, work to-
ent levels of success (or failure). You will compare and ward developing relationships with our sister school
contrast a range of historical experiences to understand to make contact with students in Malaysia to discuss
how a revolution changed people differently. Students issues such as leisure time, weekend activities, hob-
will further develop their historical skills in questioning, bies, schooling and everyday life. Students will focus
analysing different per¬spectives and evaluating sourc- on being able to socialise with their peers, exchanging
es in readiness for VCE.                                     past experiences, current issues and future aspirations.
                                                             They will learn practical skills about the cultural as-
GE227 Our World; Our Problem                                 pects, such as texting etiquette and the value of family.
Modern communication and technology has made our
world a smaller place. A problem or development in one LEVEL TWO
country quickly has an impact on others. Issues such as
wars, natural disasters, poverty and refugees eventually LT228 Bali or Bust (Travelling to Indonesia)
affect us all. The United Nations (UN) has set goals to Who could say no to a trip to Bali or Malaysia?
be achieved to make the world a better place. What are This unit aims to equip students with the language
the UN’s goals and what part can we play in making the skills to be able to undertake a holiday to Indonesia.
world a better place for all of us.                          Students will build on all four skills (reading, writing,
                                                             listening and speaking), and will be able to participate
LOTE (Indonesian)                                            in transactions, group decision making, negotiations
                                                             and exchanging opinions.
LEVEL ONE                                                    Students will then undertake a rich task in which they
                                                             will plan a trip around Indonesia and Malaysia. Stu-
LT125 Crouching Tiger, White Eagle (T)                       dents will be able to plan an itinerary, give detailed
(Indonesian leisure time)                                    directions, budget, evaluate accommodation and
This student-led unit is designed to foster students’        transport options, and justify their decisions.
appreciation of Indonesian way of life.
Design and Creativity                                        make the connection between their knowledge and
                                                             their art making.
The Arts
                                                             AV133 - Creative Clay (T)
LEVEL ONE                                                    In working with clay, students use different ceramic
                                                             techniques eg; coil, pinch pot and slab construction.
AP108 - Sound and Light (T)                                  The students will work in their visual diaries to devel-
A term unit designed to offer students theory and op their designs for each piece before commencing
practical activities to learn how to safely operate and the clay work. Students will learn to fire and glaze their
manage audio and lighting equipment both within the works as part of the course with the expected outcome
school and in the community. Students involved in this of three completed pieces of work. Students will inves-
class will be expected to help set up and operate the tigate the technical language and protocols associated
sound and light for various school assemblies, concerts with ceramics, along with the traditions and history of
etc. Pending satisfactory completion of the unit, stu- the medium.
dents will be provided with a PA license/ qualification,
which will enable them to independently operate basic AV111 - Print and Picture making (T)
sound and light equipment within the school. It must This unit focuses on a variety of approaches to creat-
be noted that this is a unit for students who want to ing two-dimensional artworks. You will experience
be involved in the music industry but might not wish to computer work, collage, drawing, painting and differ-
perform or learn an instrument.                              ent printing methods. Subject matter will vary with the
                                                             materials you will be using e.g. summer storm could be
AP150 - Rhythm, Rap, Rock (T)                                completed using thick acrylic paint. Students will be en-
The unit allow students the opportunity to explore couraged to choose some of their own ideas to produce
rhythm through a range of performance, listening, com- art works. There will be a focus on the Cubist and Ex-
positional and research-based activities. Students will pressionist art movements.
have the opportunity to learn an instrument of their
choice and explore a range of music on this instrument. AV 121 – Video Clip Design (T)
Students are encouraged to explore rhythm using tradi- This unit introduces you to the basic skills of video mak-
tional instruments and everyday objects such as pots, ing. You will focus on the planning of ideas, equipment
pans, brooms, basketballs, larger metal or wooden control and editing in different programs. You will also
containers and other object they can get a sound out learn how to produce your own professional film clip
of. Groups such as Stomp, Bootmen and Tapdogs have from the planning phase and production stage to the
made this area of music more widely known. Rap music editing and finalisation of the film.
and Rock music will be used to experiment with and to
explore rhythms. Knowledge and experience gained in
this unit are a good foundation for participation in the LEVEL TWO
College Instrumental Program and other music units.
                                                             AD241 - Lights Camera Action (T)
AD134 - Class Act (T)                                        If you have a high interest in Drama, this unit is for you!
This unit investigates Australian Drama and the way it Students will explore the stage, identifying techniques
captures society. Students will understand that real life used in acting and staging a show. Students will work
can be reflected in an exaggerated form on stage and from scripts and perform excerpts to the class. This unit
that choices made by actors can have an impact on how will be mainly hands on but some written projects will
an audience understands the message contained within be undertaken.
the play. They will do this through a variety of warm-up
activities, some small group script work and the presen- AV222 - Practical Vis Com (S)
tation of a scripted performance.                            This subject is directly linked to VCE Visual Communi-
                                                             cation and Design. You will learn how to communicate
AV118 - Teenage Mutant Renaissance Artists (T)               messages and ideas visually with people via the use
Students will place themselves in the shoes of the great of images rather than the written word. You will learn
artists of the 15th and 16th centuries and create art- about the three design fields that are used in our de-
works using the same materials and techniques, eg; signs subject, communication, environmental and in-
drawing, tempera painting, fresco painting etc. A re- dustrial, and the design process we use to create suc-
search task on an artist, sculptor or architect is set - the cessful visual communications. You will learn about
great Michelangelo was all three! In this way, students hand drawing techniques to develop initial ideas and
different digital programs like Photoshop and Illustrator   Workbook/Folder with Plastic Pockets/Net Book.
to produce your final designs.
                                                            DT203 - Robotic Systems (S)
                                                            In this unit, students will learn about how the field of
LEVEL 3                                                     robotics operates and how robots work. Students will
                                                            learn about the role of robots in society and be able to
MC309 - Music Level 3                                       discuss how robots are used today in industry, research
Via Reccomendation Only                                     and in education. The students will be able to assemble
                                                            the VEX Clawbot using the directions provided in the kit
                                                            and understand the way to code the robot to complete
Technology                                                  tasks.

LEVEL ONE                                                 TE281 - Design It Make It (T)
                                                          This unit is the combining of two sectors in industry de-
DT101 - Game Maker (T)                                    sign and production. Students will learn the basics of
Do you like to play games? If you enjoy games and want using Auto Cad creating a selection of drawings to give
to get started with game design, then this unit provides them the skills and then design a project to given spec-
a beginning to understanding much more about the in- ifications. In the second half of the semester
ner workings of the art of making games. Entering the students will use their own designs and create the prod-
world of game design will be the beginning of a fasci- uct they have designed.
nating journey. You will be challenged to think logically
and abstractly, while at the same time encouraged to TM255 - Welding Inventions (T)
be creative. In this subject, students will be introduced The format for this course is similar to Technological
to the concept of computer and video game design and Design and Development in VCE. This Unit covers basic
development. Students will be                             oxygen/acetylene welding, cutting, brazing and arc
                                                          welding. The students will design and develop a device
TW179 - Checkmate (Wood) (T)                              that would be useful to rural industry. It could be
Students will learn about basic timber working tools and simple or complex. A study of present and past farm
how to use them. Students will make projects based on inventions will be covered. Cost dependent on model
board games.                                              chosen.

TF126 - Cooking on a Budget (T)                             InteHB203grated Units
Cooking on a Budget looks at the modern day struggles
of feeding a family or getting the most out of your week-   FM203 - Future Makers (T)
ly shop. Students will have the opportunity to explore      Students who choose this elective will be taking part
out of the kitchen and into the supermarkets, where         in The Outdoor School – Bogong’s Future Maker Pro-
they will look at food pricing, packaging and common        gram. The purpose of this unit is to develop future
misconceptions that come with food purchases. Stu-          ready young people. Students who select this term
dents will learn how to cook within a price range and       length integrated unit are committing to a 12 day camp
how to produce a balanced meal within their financial       and to actively working on their physical and social and
limits. The assessment pieces will be based on creating     emotional capabilities. Students must be in year 9/10.
a written meal plan for the week, as well as a written      Please note that in 2021 this will be a year 9 subject
and practical task in cooking for a family.                 only. Approximate Cost $300.

LEVEL TWO                                                   AG203 Agricultural and Rural Studies (T)
                                                            This integrated unit provides students with the chance
TF247 - Successful Cooking (T)                              to investigate a wide range or opportunities available in
A practical and experimental unit with the main inten-      the agriculture industry. This unit provides an introduc-
tion of allowing students to gain knowledge about and       tion to the completion of the certificate II or the com-
experience the use of foods by applying different pro-      mencement of a traineeship in Agriculture, which is a
cesses to the food and the use of a range of tools and      Certificate III and a VCE unit.
utensils. The unit also requires students to investigate
the use of food and undertake a number of tests on SM203 STEM Connections (T)
foods to provide a means of establishing the suitabili- This Unit is a project-based, applied learning option
ty of foods for given situations. Course Requirements: that will focus on the Science, Technology, Engineering,
Arts and Math’s areas. Students will be able to follow
their areas of interest, explore their curiosity and work
together to solve problems and create solutions.

HB203 Herald Bolga (S)
In this subject students will be taught media production
skills that will allow them to contribute in creating the
school year book and the community newspaper ‘The
Herald’. Students will learn about both planning and
practical skills to allow them to research information,
create or gather content and then effectively design
and create layouts that allow for this information and
content to be read easily. Students will also learn the
theory behind print design so they can understand the
process from computer to paper and how to effectively
communicate using design.
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