Dear Parent/Caregiver

The information contained in this booklet outlines the key curriculum content and assessment which

will be covered for students at Kinross College for Semester 1 2018.

The exact timing of assessments may vary from this outline; however the general curriculum plan

will remain in place and students will be notified in advance of any prospective changes.

I would suggest that you read through the information with your child and help them to prepare for

the heaviest assessment periods. This could be done by working out a study plan and creating a

space at home where completion of work and study can be conducted away from the hustle and

bustle of family life.

In order to ensure each student is catered for, all students have been allocated a TAG teacher.

Students will see their TAG (Teacher Advisory Group) teacher, in TAG class for a 10 minute session

each day, as well as at specially organised times or events. The TAG teacher is often the best ‘first

point of contact’ in many cases regarding pastoral care matters. Alternatively, you could contact

relevant subject teachers directly.

In the booklet, nearly all subjects offered to Year 8 students have been included. Some additional

outlines may be added in the near future. Please note that semester-based courses may have less

than 100% of assessment schedule, due to ongoing assessment next term. Updates to curriculum

information will be provided via an e-bulletin link as they occur.

It is usually best to contact subject teachers directly in relation to academic queries or concerns.

Staff email addresses are available on the College website: http://kinrosscollege.wa.edu.au.

Additionally further detailed information can be located via Connect – www.Connect.det.wa.edu.au

– Login to Connect using your P number and Password. Please contact the school for login details if

you don’t have them.

Regards Dale Beaton Associate Principal (School Services) (08) 9233 6700

Faculty of English

Year 8 English

Term 1 2018

Week Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment (%)

1

Entry Testing CARS & STARS Placement tests Writing sample (narrative) 2017 NAPLAN: Language Conventions and Reading

Ongoing Assessments Spelling (5%) Journal Writing STARS &CARS(5%)Consolidate a personal handwriting style that is legible, fluent and automatic and supports writing for extended periods (ACELY1727)

2

Novel Study • Understand how cohesion in texts is improved by strengthening the

internal structure of paragraphs through the use of examples, quotations and substantiation of claims (ACELA1766)

• Analyse and examine how effective authors control and use a variety of clause structures, including clauses embedded within the structure of a noun group/phrase or clause (ACELA1545)

• Recognise that vocabulary choices contribute to the specificity, abstraction and style of texts (ACELA1547)

• Identify and evaluate devices that create tone, for example humour, wordplay, innuendo and parody in poetry, humorous prose, drama or visual texts (ACELT1630)

How to write an essay • Components • How to plan an essay

Start Reading novel CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwave Spelling and Grammar focus

3

• P.E.E.L paragraph structure • Identify and Understand novel conventions • Share, reflect on, clarify and evaluate opinions and arguments

about aspects of literary texts (ACELT1627) • Gathering evidence making predications (How will the story

develop) • Read and comprehend the novel • Identify new vocabulary

Grammar: nouns, adjectives, verbs and functions they perform in sentences and when they are combined in particular recognisable groups such as phrases and noun groups CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwave Spelling and Grammar focus

Bookwork Check Presents a fluent response with capable Control of grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation for clarity.

4

• Read and comprehend the novel .Understand and explain how combinations of words and images in texts are used to represent particular groups in society, and how texts position readers in relation to those groups (ACELT1628)

• Gain an understanding of the historical context of the novel • Test text knowledge and comprehension • Identify new vocabulary

Grammar: adverb, preposition CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwave Spelling and Grammar focus

5

• How to construct the essay • Plan • Write • Examine Characterization. Recognize and explain differing

viewpoints about the world, cultures, individual people and concerns represented in texts (ACELT1807)

Punctuation - Capitalization CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwaves Spelling and Grammar – focus

.

6

• Examine Characterisation • Physical description, Name analysis, Attitude/appearance, dialogue, • Thoughts, Reactions of others, Actions, physical/emotional setting, • Writing a class character study

CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwaves -Spelling and grammar – focus

Assessment Task 1-20% Essay- Discuss how the theme is shown throughout the novel and give examples.

7

• Writing a class character study • Plan • Write Novel Character Study

punctuation conventions, including colons, semicolons, CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwaves Spelling and grammar– focus

ASSESSMENT: create-Task 2- 10 % - Poster Create a character analysis of a character in the novel

8

Film Study – Film Study –Animation/Disney What is Animation, process, history and animation around the world? • Film Background • SWAT Codes • Assessment given to students • Understand the influence and impact that the English language has

had on other languages or dialects and how English has been influenced in return (ACELA1540)

Explaining the ways language features, text structures and conventions communicate ideas and perspectives with in the film unit. Punctuation dashes and brackets CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwave Spelling and grammar– NAPLAN focus

9

• Essay writing structure

Develops a coherent structure that introduces, organises and concludes points of argument with clear topic sentences in linked paragraphs supported by relevant textual evidence. Oral language Skills.

CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwave Spelling and Grammar– focus

10

• Essay writing structure • Assessment completed

Develops a coherent structure that introduces, organises and concludes points of argument with clear topic sentences in linked paragraphs supported by relevant textual evidence. Oral language Skills.

CARS & STARS reading program / Soundwave Spelling and Grammar– focus

Assessment: Task 3 –10% Responding: In class essay Oral component: Discuss an issue in the film on codes and conventions.

11 Cars and stars, spelling and journal writing catch up

Faculty of English

Year 8 English Term 2 2018

Week Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment (%)

1

Short stories unit: Reading of stories from around the world Fairy Tales past and present. Share, reflect on, clarify and evaluate opinions and arguments about aspects of literary texts (ACELT1627) Reading of fairy tales from around the world. Compare and contrast of fairytales. CARS & STARS reading program / Spelling

Ongoing Assessments Spelling (5%) Journal Writing STARS &CARS (5%)Consolidate a personal handwriting style that is legible, fluent and automatic and supports writing for extended periods (ACELY1727)

2

Fairy Tales from different cultures and exploring Aboriginal DREAM TIME.

• Understand and explain how combinations of words and images in texts are used to represent particular groups in society, and how texts position readers in relation to those groups (ACELT1628)

• Structure of how to write a short story CARS & STARS reading program / Spelling

3

Fairytales structure and viewpoints Short stories Recognise and explain differing viewpoints about the world, cultures, individual people and concerns represented in texts (ACELT1807) CARS & STARS reading program / Spelling

4

Discovering Dreamtime stories. Explore the interconnectedness of Country/Place, People, Identity and Culture in texts including those by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors (ACELT1806) CARS & STARS reading program / Spelling

5

Visual fairytale and dreamtime books. Understand and explain how combinations of words and images in texts are used to represent particular groups in society, and how texts position readers in relation to those groups (ACELT1628) Explore and explain the ways authors combine different modes and media in creating texts, and the impact of these choices. CARS & STARS reading program / Spelling

Assessment: Task 4 -10% Create own dream time short story/fairytale

6

Exam Revision Skills Revision CARS & STARS reading program / Spelling – NAPLAN focus

7 EXAM WEEK

Exam -30%

8

News report/Feature article Features and structure of a news report. Create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts that raise issues, report events and advance opinions, using deliberate language and textual choices, and including digital elements as appropriate (ACELY1736) CARS & STARS reading program / Spelling

9

Experiment with text structures and language features to refine and clarify ideas to improve the effectiveness of students’ own texts (ACELY1810) Use interaction skills for identified purposes, using voice and language conventions to suit different situations, selecting vocabulary, modulating voice and using elements such as music, images and sound for specific effects. CARS & STARS reading program / Spelling

Faculty of Mathematics

Year 8 Mathematics Semester 1 2018

Term 1

Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/

Weighting

Week 1

Add and subtract positive integers, using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies. Multiply and divide positive integers, using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies.

2 Use mental strategies to find multiples of positive integers. Use mental strategies to find factors of numbers up to 100. Use a calculator to find the square of positive integers and convert between factor and index form.

3 Understand prime factors and use factor trees to establish them.

Understand and use divisibility tests.

1 Test: Number Properties (16.25%)

4

Convert between units of length.

Determine the perimeter of plane shapes and circumference of a circle.

5

Convert between units of area.

Determine the area of plane and composite shapes.

6

Determine the area of circles, sectors and composite shapes.

2 Investigation: Area (16.25%)

7

Develop formulas for volumes of rectangular and triangular prisms and prisms in general. Use formulas to solve problems involving volume. Solve problems involving duration, including using 12- and 24-hour time within a single time zone.

8

Add and subtract directed number.

9

Multiply and divide directed number.

10

Use order of operation to complete all combinations including indices (squares only) and brackets with whole positive integers. Perform substitution.

3 Test: Integers (16.25%)

11 Simplify algebraic expressions involving the four operations.

Term 2 Week

1

Extend and apply the distributive law to the expansion of algebraic expressions.

2

Factorise algebraic expressions by identifying numerical factors.

4 Test: Algebra (16.25%)

3 Understand the concept of probability. Identify complementary events and use the sum of probabilities to solve problems. Represent events in two-way tables and Venn diagrams and solve related problems.

4 Know the difference between experimental and theoretical probability.

5 Catch up, revision, study

6

Exam week

5 Exam: Semester 1 (30%)

7 Find equivalent fractions.

Be able to simplify fractions.

8 Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies.

9

Operations with negative fractions.

1 Test: Fractions (16.25%) towards Sem 2

Please note that dates are a guide only and may change to suit teacher/student needs. There are five assessments a semester, consisting of three tests, one investigation and one exam, with a total weighing of 95%. 5% of student’s grades will come from their classwork and homework.

SCIENCE COURSE OUTLINE SUMMARY 2018

The Science curriculum for 2018 will be delivered in 16-week blocks, with most topic rotations occurring half way through. For example, three Year 9 classes will study Biology and the other three will study Chemistry. After 7-8 weeks they will swap topics. This time frame allows for sufficient depth in a course, whilst also providing students with sufficient breadth. It also maximizes the resources available to staff teaching each topic. Classes will continue to run right up to the holiday break, with a quick revision at the start of the next term, followed by continuation of the topic, thus maximizing effective teaching time. Two full rotations of 16 weeks allow for most of Term 4 to be negotiated with students to best reflect their area of interest and need. For example, Year 10 students wishing to study more difficult Science subjects in Year 11 will be encouraged to select extension classes. A focus on process skills can also occur during this time. Students in Years 7-9 will study courses that will assist their learning in the following year. e g Yr. 8’s will study Biology (Body parts) to assist their Year 9 Biology course (Body system interactions). Please encourage your child to retain their notes over the holidays for study purposes. ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING Process skills will be assessed continuously throughout the year. Knowledge and understanding of specific Science fields will depend on the topics being taught in each rotation. The Semester 1 report will reflect achievement from the first rotation (I e. the first 16 weeks of the year). The Semester 2 report will reflect achievement in the second rotation. If you have any questions regarding your child’s education in Science please contact me at the school on 9233 6700. Dennis Majekodunmi HOD Science Kinross College Semester 1 2018

Faculty of Science

Year 8 SCIENCE Semester 1 2018

Topics Lesson Title and MLO for each lesson. Assessment and weighting Term 1 Week 1 Science Toolkit

Science laboratories contain hazards. Dissection is an important skill in science.

2

Scientists design their own experiments. Scientists keep a logbook and write formal reports.

3 Rocks and Minerals

Tables and graphs used to present scientific papers. Topic review. .

4

End of topic test. Rocks have different properties.

Assessing understanding: Toolkit FUT, Weighting 23%

5

Rocks are made up of minerals. Minerals are a valuable resource Igneous rocks develop from magma and lava.

6

Sedimentary rocks are compacted sediments. Metamorphic rocks require heat and pressure.

Rocks minerals assignment. Weighting 24%

7

The rock cycle causes rocks to be reformed. Science as a human endeavour: weathering and erosion can be prevented. Rocks are studied by geologists. Topic review

Rocks and minerals FUT. Weighting 23%

8 Energy

Energy can be transferred. Potential energy is stored energy. Moving objects have kinetic energy.

Height and Kinetic energy: CAT Weighting 17.5%

9

Energy can be transformed. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Science as a human endeavour: Energy efficiency can reduce energy consumption.

Energy assignment: CAT Weighting 17.5%

10/11

Solar cells transform the sun’s light energy into electrical energy. Science as a human endeavour: Engineers use their understanding of energy to solve problems. End of topic test.

Energy FUT. 17.5% Helicop Assignment. CAT 17.5%

Year 8 SCIENCE – (Continued)Term 2 Semester 1 2018

Topics Lesson Title and MLO for each lesson. Assessment and weighting Term 2 Week 1 Physical and Chemical changes.

Physical change is a change in shape or appearance. Chemical change produces new substances. Chemical reaction can break bonds and reform new bonds.

Chemical elements assignments. CAT 24%

2

Physical change is a change in shape or appearance. Chemical change produces new substances. Chemical reaction can break bonds and reform new bonds.

3

Heat can speed up a reaction. Science as a human endeavour: Many substances exist because of the work of scientists. Physical and chemical changes are used to recycle household waste. Topic review.

Physical and Chemical changes. FUT 23%

4

Two weeks research assignment: Barbeque fuels. Weighting 10%

5

Two weeks research assignment: Barbeque fuels. Weighting 10%

6

End of Semester 1 - EXAM Exam to include the following: Science toolkit Rocks and minerals Chemical elements Physical and chemical changes.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Year 8 Geography: Landforms and Landscapes + Urbanisation

Semester One 2018

Week Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/Weighting Term 1 Week 1

GEOGRAPHY Setting the scene:

• Class/individual expectations – bookwork set up. • Introduction of Geographical Concepts

2 Geography skills • BOLTSS • Orientation • Mapping

3 Landforms • Types of landforms • Australian landforms • Mapping Australia’s landforms

4 Landforms & Indigenous Culture • Students investigate spiritual, cultural and

environmental values of selected landforms

5 Geology • Layers of the earth • Rock cycle • Plate tectonics • Mountain formations

6 Geo-hazards • Earthquakes • Tsunamis • Case Studies

Assignment 15%

8 URBANISATION • Where do Australians live? • Is Australia urbanised? • Why do people move?

Test 10%

9 Urban Lifestyle • The impact of the city • What is a conurbation • Graphing skills

In Class Assessment 10%

10 Freedoms that enable active participation in our democracy:

• Speech • Association • Assembly • Religion and movement

11 Participating in the electoral system including:

• Direct action • Lobby groups • Contact with local representatives

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Year 8 Civics and Citizenship: Democracy & Law In-Action

Semester One 2018

Term 2 Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/Weighting

Week

1

How laws are made through parliaments:

• Statutory Law

Assignment 15%

2 How laws are made in Australia through the courts:

• Common Law

3 Types of law in Australia:

• Criminal law • Civil law • Customary law

In Class Assessment 10%

4 National identity

• What does it mean to be Australian?

Test 10%

5 Examination preparation

6 Examination Week Examination 30%

7 Research skills: Questioning

• Devising a range of questions to assist research Using keyword when researching

Teacher Feedback

8 Research skills: Using quality sources

• Checking for bias • Looking at relevance • Using a variety of sources: not just the internet

Teacher Feedback

9 Research skills: Writing a bibliography

Using a structured format to record references

Teacher Feedback

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Year 8 Oceanography Semester One 2018

WEEK Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/Weighting TERM 1 1

Oceanography Setting the scene:

• Class/individual expectations – bookwork set up. • Introduction of Ocean Concepts- Students brainstorm

what they know about the ocean. Create a KWL chart.

Assessment bookwork

10%

2 Exploring Shallow Seas • Mapping the oceans • Animal species of the different oceans (draw these

onto map)

3 Ocean Waves/ currents – Clip from ‘Finding Nemo’ Tides

4 Tidal waves • What are tidal waves? • What effect do they have? • How are they formed?

5 How deep is the ocean? • Extremophiles and hydrothermal vents • How deep can we explore in the Ocean?

6 Investigate Marine Ecosystems: • The abyssal plain, polar regions, coral reefs, the deep

sea, rocky shores. • Watch ‘Finding Nemo’ – students to make connections

to subject matter.

7 Marine Ecosystem Research Task (Diorama and report) • Choose a marine ecosystem and conduct research

using iPads/laptops.

Diorama 20%

8 Marine Ecosystem Research Task

• Report writing

Report 20%

9 Marine Ecosystem Research Task

• Report writing and Diorama construction

10 Marine Ecosystem Research Task • Diorama construction

11 Excursion to AQWA • Excursion to AQWA to solidify concepts taught and

bring meaning to the content studied

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Year 8 Oceanography Semester One 2018

Week Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/Weighting TERM 2 1

Humans and marine environment: - Marine debris - Light up our oceans

2 Humans and marine environment: - Threats to ocean environments

o Pollution o Acidification o Over fishing etc.

3 Marine management: - Sustainability: fishing for our future

4 Fieldwork: - Excursion to Burns Beach - Beachcombing

5 Marine management: Create a poster on how we can better manage our oceans

Sustainability Poster 30%

6 Examination Week

7 Mythical Creatures or Legends Research Pirates Mermaids Kraken Selkies Loch Ness Monster Giant Squids

8 Mythical Creatures research and presentation

In-class Assessment 20%

9 Exploring Ship Wrecks

Faculty of Health &Physical Education

Year 8 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education

Term 1 2018

Students will participate in two 8 Session programs in Semester 1. Female classes will begin with Modcross in term 1 and conclude with Soccer in Term 2. Male classes will begin with Soccer and conclude with Modcross. All students will commence an athletics program for the remaining Sessions of term 2 which will lead into second semester; however, this program will not be included in the semester 1 assessment schedule.

Session Key Skills and Strategies Assessment/Weighting

1 - 2

Fundamental skills & strategies Girls – Modcross Boys – Soccer & (Specialised Touch Rugby) - Develop fundamental skills (ball control, passing, trapping, dribbling etc.) through individual & partner practice, drills and modified games. - Develop basic offensive and defensive game strategy through

drills and modified games.

Informal assessment of fundamental skills.

3 - 4

Sports-specific skills & strategies. Girls Modcross, Boys Soccer. - Develop sport specific skills through individual & partner practice, drills and modified games. - Develop and apply a range of sport specific strategies.

Informal assessment of focus skills & strategies.

5 - 7

– Girls Modcross, Boys Soccer – Fixtured games (application of skills and game strategy) - Umpiring – each team participates in an umpiring roster (application of self-management & interpersonal skills) - Student directed warm-ups and pre-game training. (application of self-management & interpersonal skills)

Assessment of self-management skills & Interpersonal skills. 30%

8 - 11

– Girls (Modcross) Boys (Soccer) - SEPEP - Students run their own warm-ups and training leading into finals. - Students play finals.

Assessment of focus skills & game strategy. 20% (Practical application)

Faculty of Health & Physical Education

Year 8 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education

Term 2 2018 Session Key Skills & Strategies Assessment/Weighting 1 - 2

Fundamental skills & strategies Girls – Soccer Boys - Modcross - Develop fundamental skills (ball control, passing, trapping, dribbling etc.) through individual & partner practice, drills and modified games. - Develop basic offensive and defensive game strategy through

drills and modified games.

Informal assessment of fundamental skills.

3 - 4

Sports-specific skills & strategies. Girls Soccer, Boys Modcross. - Develop sport specific skills through individual & partner practice, drills and modified games. - Develop and apply a range of sport specific strategies.

Informal assessment of focus skills & strategies.

5 - 6

SEPEP – Girls Modcross, Boys Soccer - SEPEP – Fixtured games (application of skills and game strategy) - Umpiring – each team participates in an umpiring roster (application of self-management & interpersonal skills) - Student directed warm-ups and pre-game training. (application of self-management & interpersonal skills)

Assessment of self-management skills & Interpersonal skills. 30%

7 SEPEP Finals – Girls Modcross, Boys Soccer Students play finals.

Assessment of focus skills & game strategy. 20% (Practical application)

8 - 9 ATHLETICS: Students will develop skills and techniques for a range of athletics events. They will also complete trials for each event which is how they qualify to compete at the College Athletics Carnival. Events include; - 100m & 200m (sprint events) Running posture, arm action, leg action, starts & finishes. - 800m (distance event) Pace, judgment and tactics. - Hurdles Body position, rhythm & stride, arm action and leg action. - Relays (4x100) Baton changes, change-over zone, maintaining speed and acceleration. - Long, Triple & High (jump events) Run-up, take-off, flight and landing phases. Scissor kick progressing into the flop for high jump. - Shotput & Discus (throw events) Throw technique, weight transfer, body rotation and release.

Assessment of Focus skills. - Trial data is recorded for each year and gender group. - Assessment of Self-management skills. - Completion of all event trials will indicate participation levels; this will be reflected in their Self-management grade. Trial and participation data for athletics will contribute to next semester’s grades.

Note – Students will rotate through the above events which will continue into next term leading up to the Athletics Carnival in Term 3.

Faculty of Health & Physical Education

Year 8 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health Education

Term 1 2018

Session Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/Weighting 1

Introduction to topic. - Icebreaker activity. - Curriculum Outline - Assessment procedures - Reporting Parents - Introduce topic of BUULLYING

Weighting represents 50% of semester grade.

2 - 3

- UNDERSTANDING bullying behaviors - Power in Relationships - What is bullying behavior - Classifying Behaviours - Types of Behaviours

Questions and answers and review of previous sessions

4

- Bully Tactics - Recognising bullying behaviours in others. - Reflection - Situations and Triggers the Bullying - Appropriate behaviours

5

- Recognising Bullying behaviours in yourself - Physical - Exclusion - Justification - Denial and Blame - Discrimination

6 – 7

- Recognising Situations that Trigger bullying behaviours - Activity work sheet on situations group task on evaluation of

worded paragraph. - Appropriate behaviours

8

Review of topic and preparation for test

9

- Topic assessment on Bullying Complete student reflection on unit achievement and effort. - -

Topic Test Knowledge and Understanding.

(20%) 10 - Easter Tuesday – PUBLIC HOLIDAY 11 - Review and recap terms learning

- Introduce new topics for term 2 - Analyse current grades and ways to improve grade for term 2

Faculty of Health & Physical Education

Year 8 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health Education

Term 2 2018

Session Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/Weighting

1

Introduction to topic - Understanding mental Health - What is mental Health - Self esteem - Relationships - Support

Weighting represents 50% of semester grade.

2-4

Mental Illness - Activity Research Task on Famous people with mental illness - Why do people not seek help for this illness? - How does society portray individuals will mental illness? - Video on mental illness from Flexibooks: Task 4 to be completed

5

Causes of mental Illness - Chemical imbalance - Genetics - Emotional pain - Physical Sickness - Drug taking - Low Self esteem

6-7

Types of Mental Illness - Depression – worldwide problem - Research task: What is depression? - Symptoms of depression - Types of depression (Activity apply knowledge - Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms: Reflection of Anxiety - Schizophrenia: Main symptoms

7 - 8

Managing Mental Illness: - Showing understanding: the benefits in private therapy: - Benefits of group therapy: - Making a difference: being positive, Listen, do not disclose to others, encourage, be helpful, - Revision of topic in preparations for test in week 9.

9

- Complete Topic Test - Assessment - Complete student reflection on unit achievement and effort.

Topic Test

Knowledge and Understanding. (50%)

Faculty of The Arts

Year 8 Music Semester 1 2018

Outcome Making Task Assessment

ACAMUM092/093 – Music Literacy (Aural/ Theory)

Rhythm

• Simple time 4/4, 3/ 4, 2/4 • Semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver,

semiquaver, Titicka, tickati • Rests + dotted crotchet rest • Anacrusis and ties • Gradually getting slower or faster

(crescendo and decrescendo)

Pitch • Major pentatonic and minor

pentatonic • Major and Minor scales up to 2# and

2b • Tonality – major, minor and

pentatonic • Triads I IV V- in isolation and simple

progression

Dynamics and expression • Pianissimo, piano, mezzo piano • Crescendo and decrescendo

Form and structure

• 12 bar Rock and Roll • intro/outro • hook • head • theme and variation

Timbre

• Discern between acoustic and electric sounds

• Instrumental and vocal types Texture

• Counter/ descant melody Unison/monophonic VS melody/homophonic

Exam (30%)

ACAMUM094/095 Practical and Performance skills

• Scales • Repertoire list • Report from instrumental lessons • Rehearsal

Expressive possibilities and stylistic features

• Ensemble and

performance (30%)

• Instrumental lessons (20%)

Outcome Responding

ACAMUM097/098 Analysis and Content Response Interpretation Evaluation

Analysis and Content

• History of Rock & Roll • Identification of and discussions of

the use of specific music elements in a range of works using defined frameworks, identified criteria and appropriate music terminology.

• Identification, description and comparison of music and music practices across a range of cultural, social and historical contexts

Response Interpretation Evaluation • Critiques both self and peer • Outlines strengths and weaknesses and

provides ways to improve their own and others performance when giving feedback

• Use of musical terminology to make informed opinions, observations and evaluations about music.

• Identifying personal preferences and articulating the reasons for them

• History assessment poster

(group assignment) + presentation (10%)

• Ensemble Critique (10%)

Faculty of The Arts

Year 8 General Music (Semester Elective) Semester 1 2018

Outcome Making Task Assessment

Music literacy (aural/theory)

(ACAMUM092)

- Major/minor - Intervals - Music notation - Music note names

Basic Music theory/aural

identification test (20%)

Composing and arranging

(ACAMUM093; ACAMUM095

- Garage band - Lyric writing - Mp3 transfer

Original EP (30%)

Practical and performance skills

ACAMUM094; ACAMUM096

- Piano skills - Guitar skills - Drum skills - Ensemble

Instrument performance (in front of class)

(20%)

Outcome Responding

Analysis and context

(ACAMUR097)

ACAMUR098)

- Song opinion - Instrument identification

Song analysis

(20%)

Response interpretation and evaluation

(ACAMUR097; ACAMUR098)

- Critique of peer EP (journal)

EP critique

(10%)

Faculty of The Arts

Year 8 Dance Semester 1 2018

Weeks Details Assessment 1 - 4 Introduction to Movement – Students will

explore the B.E.S.T. elements of Dance and use this to construct and learn short routines.

Assessment Task – Elements of Dance choreography piece in groups of 3 25%

5 - 11 Tribal Dance – Students will learn basic techniques and how to effectively learn and perform a set class choreography piece

Assessment Task – Class choreography presentation of Tribal Dance 35% Assessment Task – Video analysis of their own performance of the class choreography piece 10%

12 - 17 Tap Dance – Students will learn the basic techniques and a set class choreography piece associated with the genre of Tap

Assessment Task – Tap technique 10% Assessment Task – Class presentation of Tap routine 20%

18 - 20 Final preparations for show case

Faculty of The Arts

Year 8 Art and Design Semester One 2018

Weeks Details Assessment 1-4 Drawing and shading techniques to achieve

different affects. Using tone and light sources to help with realism and reflection. Focusing on the human eye from animation to realism.

Eye Composition 20% Achievement Standards 1,2,3,5,6,7,8. Refer to Visual Arts

5-9 Water Colour paint styles and techniques around the theme Aboriginal Art. Focussing on the NT and McDonnell Ranges students will look at learn aboriginal symbolism and techniques but also their varying styles which are not stereotypical.

Assessment Task – Water Colour Decorative in an Aboriginal Art style and theme. 30% Achievement Standards 1,3,5,6,7,8,9,10.

10-15 Posterised painting in acrylic paint on canvas board. Students learn to work from a limited colour palette to a more complex palette. They create a posterised painting of a famous person.

Assessment Task – Posterised painting and Reflection. Achievement Standards 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11 30%

16-20 Steam Punk Artists – A newish theme for Art aspects of steam punk are in fantasy and Sci-Fi and have evolved to fashion and style in non-mainstream areas.

Assessment Task – Artist Theme. Achievement Standards 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 20%

Students will also be exposed to aspects of drawing and shading throughout the semester.

Faculty of The Arts

Year 8 French

Semester One 2018

Weeks Details Assessment TERM ONE 1-2

Introductions: Revision on introducing yourself: name, age, saying where I live, nationality and asking questions. Greetings – basic greetings and farewells, using different modes of address, greeting/leave-taking, enquiring about health, introducing, thanking and expressing good wishes. French Culture and Traditions and noting key events in France this year. Numbers, birthdays, days of the week, months of the year revision.

3 -4 Body, Self and Descriptions Colours – agreements of nouns and adjectives - Identifying family members – use of le and la. Masculine, feminine and plural

5 - 6 Types of family in France French family documents Creating a Wanted Poster

Wanted Poster – Written Assessment 20%

8 - 9 Daily meals and menus in France French preferences in food La semaine du gout (Tasting Week in class)

Speaking Test 20%

10 -11 French festivals and celebrations: traditional, religious, historical, seasonal, cultural, local Traditional French Calendars (En France)

TERM TWO 12-13

The French secondary school system (calendar, timetable, marking system, dress code at school) Canteen menus in French schools CDI (En France)

14 - 15 Leisure activities in France for young people (e.g. cultural, sporting, theatrical, musical) The arts in France

Listening Test 20%

16 -17

Shopping in Paris (department stores, boutiques, flea markets, supermarkets, village markets) The euro as currency Asking about buying clothing items in shops Offering and recommending items

French Exam 40% (Reading Comprehensions and Short Writing Tasks)

18 -19 Famous French Designers Coco Chanel et Haute Couture

20 Making suggestions Expressing opinions / Comparing Prices Money and Shopping – asking for the right item, size, shape, etc.

Faculty of The Arts

Year 8 Italian

Semester One 2018

Weeks Details Assessment TERM ONE 1-3

Revision on greetings and welcoming, saying goodbye, asking how someone is, introducing yourself and others. Pronunciation of numbers and the alphabet Revision of subject pronouns, definite articles il, lo, la, l’, gender of nouns Revision on age, birthdays and nationalities

4 - 5 Talking about your family Asking and saying who someone is Talking about things that belong to you Making a phone call

6 -7 Describing people’s hair and eye colour Describing people’s physical appearance Describing people’s character and temperament Expressing opinions, agreements and disagreements

Italian Speaking Task 20%

8 - 9 Expressing likes and dislikes Expressing emotions Asking and giving reasons

Italian Reading Comprehension 20%

10 -11 School in Italy Timetables Discussing favourite subjects

TERM TWO 12-13

Shopping in Italy (department stores, boutiques, flea markets, supermarkets, village markets) The euro as currency Asking about buying clothing items in shops Offering and recommending items

14 - 15 Ordering food and drinks Irregular verbs: fare, bere Expressions with fare and avere Adverbs: sempre, di solito, qulache volta, mai

Italian Listening Test 20%

16 -17

Talking about the weather Talking about the seasons Talking about what you are going to do Saying where you are or where you are going to

Italian Exam 40% (Reading Comprehensions and Short Writing Tasks)

18 -19 Talking about your health Offering suggestions Saying that a specific part of the body hurts Saying that you are going to the doctor

20 Making simple plans/suggestions Accepting or declining invitations Asking about TV and cinema programs

Faculty of Design and Technology

Year 8 – HOME ECONOMICS Food and Nutrition

Term 1 2018

Week Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/Weighting Term 1 1a 1b

• Introduction, Assessments, Class Expectations, Kitchen Rules

• Safety • Measurement

Kitchen Equipment

2a 2b

Demonstration: Egg and Lettuce Roll up - Boiling Healthy Eating Pyramid Practical: Egg and Lettuce Roll up - Boiling

WORKFLOW PROCEDURES /10%

3a 3b

Demonstration: Rainbow fruit Kebabs - Knife Skills Healthy Eating Pyramid Practical: Rainbow fruit Kebabs - Knife Skills

HEP Task 20%

4a 4b

Choc Chip Muffin – wet and dry mixtures TASK 1 Muffin Design Brief Investigate Practical: Choc Chip Muffin

5a 5b

Demonstrate: Orange Cranberry Muffins Design Practical: Orange Cranberry Muffin

6a 6b

Public Holiday Demonstrate: Scones- rubbing in

7a 7b

Practical: Scones- rubbing in French Hot Chocolate – Whisking , Piping

8a 8b

Produce – individual muffin Demonstrate Pikelets: panfrying , sifting Evaluate - task 1

TASK 1- MUFFIN TASK DESIGN BRIEF - total weighting /25%

9a 9b

Practical Pikelets: panfrying , sifting Good Friday

10a & 10b

Easter Monday / Tuesday Demonstrate: Rissoles and Vegetables – Binding Sensory Evaluation

11a 11b

Produce: Rissoles and Vegetables Johnny Junk Food

Panfrying, Binding, Boiling /10%

Please note that dates and topics are a guide only and may change to suit teacher/student needs

Faculty of Design and Technology

Year 8 – HOME ECONOMICS - COOKING Term 2 2018

Week Key Concepts/Essential Content Assessment/Weighting

Term 2 1a

1b

Demonstrate: Anzac Cookies Practical: Anzac Cookies

2a

2b

Demonstrate: Macaroni/Cheese- Grilling Roux Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Practical: Macaroni/Cheese- Grilling Roux

Grilling, Roux /10%

3a

3b

Demonstrate: Alfredo Pasta- Sauté’ TASK 2: Pasta Design Brief Investigate – different pasta types Practical: Alfredo Pasta- Sauté’

4a

4b

Demonstrate: Bolognese –Browning Design individual pasta dish Practical: Bolognese

5a

5b

Demonstration: Cornish Pasties – Dicing, Pastry techniques Devise Pasta recipe Practical: Cornish Pasties

6a

6b

Produce individual Dish Demonstrate Poutine: Thickening Agents Evaluate Pasta Task

TASK 2- PASTATASK DESIGN BRIEF - total weighting /25%

7a

7b

Practical: Poutine Demonstrate: Fried Rice – stir frying Nutrients in Food

8a

8b

Practical Fried Rice Demonstrate: Apple Crumble – Microwave cooking,

9a

9b

Practical : Apple Crumble Demonstrate Butterfly Cakes – Clean Up

Please note that dates and topics are a guide only and may change to suit teacher/student needs.

FACULTY OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Year 8 Home Economics

Clothing and Textiles Term 1 OR 3, 2018

Week Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Assessment/Weighting

1

• Introduction to the course • Hand out term outline • Assessment outline • Safety and class expectations • Equipment in the textile room • Glossary word Bank

Allocate machines

• Setting up sewing machines: Label sewing machine

• Paper sewing • End of lesson procedures

2

• Thread machine • Thread bobbin • Use hand reel • Reverse lever

Stitch Techniques

• Straight stitch • Backstitch • Zigzag stitch • Pivoting

3

Practice Stitch Techniques

• Practice stitch techniques.

4

Stitch Sample and machine knowledge – assessment.

How is fabric made?

• From fibre to fabric

Weighting / 25%

5

Commence Design Brief (TASK 1: APRON)

• Investigate: • Woven fabric • Warp • Weft • Selvedge • Pattern markings

• Design • Produce a pattern with Markings

for Apron

6

• Devise • Cut out fabric for Apron using

the pattern

• Demonstrate Zig Zag for apron • Produce: • Students Zig Zag stitch apron

8 • Public Holiday •

• Continue to hem apron

9 Continue Apron

Attach Fastenings

10

• Catch up or Apply pocket to

Apron.

Evaluate: Hand in for marking.

TASK 1, APRON- Design Brief Total 30%

11

• Seam • Construction • Open seam •

• Plain Seam

FACULTY OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Year 8 Home Economics

Clothing and Textiles Term 2 2018

Week Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Assessment/Weighting

1

• Video – Ethical Textiles • The importance of recycling

• Commence TASK 2- (PENCIL CASE) INVESTIGATE - MATERIALS FOR RECYCLING

2

DESIGN Students sketch their pencil case

DEVISE– A pictorial for each step of the production of task with instructions Commence Cut out fabric and plastic

3

PRODUCE • Using the design

procedures students commence sewing of pencil case

• Zipper, lining, vinyl

• Attach recycled material • Top stitch.

4

Continue Sewing Pencil Case Continue Sewing Pencil Case

5

Continue Sewing Pencil Case Continue Sewing Pencil Case

6

Complete Sewing Pencil Case EVALUATE Hand in for Marking KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Glossary – and Sewing Equipment

TASK 2- PENCIL CASE, Design Brief Total 30% Glossary and Sewing Equipment- 15%

7

EXAM WEEK • EXAM WEEK

8 Create a Cushion Cover Create a Cushion Cover

9 Create a Cushion Cover Create a Cushion Cover

9 Create a Cushion Cover Clean up

Please note that dates and topics are a guide only and may change to suit teacher/student needs.

Faculty of The Arts and Technologies

YEAR 8 Photography Arts

Semester 1 2018

Week Key Concepts Assessment Weighting Term 1 Weeks 1-4

Introduction to Kinross College network system and the Digital SLR camera File systems, printing, passwords, photo manipulation software.

25%

Weeks 5-10 Seven Elements of Design Line, Shape, Form, Texture, Pattern, Colour, Space

25%

Term 2 Weeks 11-12

Photo Manipulations Using Photoshop elements students will demonstrate a variety of manipulation techniques to enhance their projects.

25%

Weeks 16-20

Folio Presentation Students will be completing 3 advanced Photoshop projects that’s demonstrates their understanding of the elements of design

25%

Faculty of The Arts and Technologies

YEAR 8 Technical Graphics Design & Technology

Semester 1 2018

Week Key Concepts Assessment Weighting Term 1 Weeks 1-4

Introduction to Technical drawing equipment & Perspective Systems, equipment, two point Perspective drawings.

25%

Weeks 5-10 Isometric drawing techniques and procedures. Students will complete a variety of simple isometric drawings using a variety of technical drawing equipment.

25%

Term 2 Weeks 11-12

Orthographic Techniques Taking real life projects students will be required to take accurate measurements to communicate the required information on a project plan.

25%

Weeks 16-20

Folio Presentation CAD & rendering Students will be completing various rendering projects to illustrate different materials on paper. Simple CAD introduction.

25%