HASS

Humanities & Social Sciences - Lower School Program

Humanities and Social Sciences (Society & Environment) is the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. Humanities and Social Sciences has a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and considers opportunities and challenges for the future.

In the Western Australian Curriculum, the Humanities and Social Sciences learning area comprises four subjects: Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, Geography and History.

By studying Humanities and Social Sciences, students will develop the ability to question; think critically; make decisions based on evidence; devise proposals for actions; and communicate effectively.

Thinking about, reflecting on, and responding to issues requires an understanding of the key historical, geographical, political, legal, economic, business and societal factors involved, and how these different factors interrelate.

The Humanities and Social Sciences subjects provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to develop a broad understanding of the world in which we live and how people can participate as active and informed citizens in the 21st century.

Year 7

Civics and Citizenship

  • Designing our political and legal system.

Economics and Business

  • Producing and Consuming

Geography

  • Water in the World
  • Place and Liveability

History

  • The Ancient World (Roman Society)

QUESTIONING and RESEARCHING
Students will develop increasing independence in critical thinking and skill application. They apply these skills to investigate events, developments, issues and phenomena, both historical and contemporary.

 

Year 8

Civics and Citizenship

  • Democracy and Law in Action.

Economics and Business

  • Participation and Influences in the Market Place

Geography

  • Landforms and Landscapes
  • Changing Nations

History

  • The Black Death in Asia, Europe and Africa
  • Medieval Europe

QUESTIONING and RESEARCHING

Students will develop increasing independence in critical thinking and skill application. They apply these skills to investigate events, developments, issues and phenomena, both historical and contemporary.

 

Year 9

Civics and Citizenship

  • Our Democratic Rights.

Economics and Business

  • Australia and the Global Economy

Geography

  • Biomes and Food Security
  • Geographies of Interconnections

History

  • Investigating World War 1
  • Investigating the Industrial Revolution

QUESTIONING and RESEARCHING

Students will analyse and clarify the purpose of an inquiry using appropriate methodologies, ethical protocols and concepts to plan for, and inform, an investigation.         

 

Year 10

Civics and Citizenship

  • Justice at Home and Overseas.

Economics and Business

  • Economic Performance and Living Standards

Geography

  • Environmental Change and Management
  • Geographies of Human Wellbeing

History

  • Investigating World War II
  • Investigating Rights and Freedoms

QUESTIONING and RESEARCHING

Students will analyse and clarify the purpose of an inquiry using appropriate methodologies, ethical protocols and concepts to plan for, and inform, an investigation.