Yr 8 HUMS: Core Humanities

Core Humanities covers all four of the humanities domains in the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. In year 8 history, students will investigate life in the middle ages in Japan, under the rule of the shoguns and the Samurai warrior class. Geography will examine landforms and landscapes with a focus on coastlines. We will also look at the impact of one geomorphic hazard, either floods or fire, with a focus on Australia. In the economics and business domain (a lead in to Business management and accounting in higher levels) students will learn about the reasons people work, how work is changing over time as well as financial literacy including budgeting, the tax system and consumer rights. In civics and citizenship (a lead in to legal studies at higher levels) students learn about the features of Australia's democratic system, the role of political parties and political leaders in Australia.