IMCC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PROGRAM UNIT 3 - YEAR 12 GENERAL 2018

Week Unit 3Module

Syllabus content(syllabus dot

points & Assessment)

Lesson content Resources Focus Questions

Term 1Week1

1 The relationship between important life events and the search for meaning and purpose

Introduction to the Course Present an overview of the main

features of the syllabus: The rationale of the

course Two units In Year 12 All units have the same

three content organisers Each with a series of

sub-organisers Followed by a list of

dot-points Note the generic skills

Introduce the first syllabus dot-point: The relationship between important life events and the search for meaning and purpose

Reflect on why people search for meaning in their lives

Identify some of the ways people in Australia search for meaning in their lives

Examine some examples of how

Distribute Course Documents Unit outline with Assessment outline

Module One Course Notes

Everybody Loves Raymond Meaning of Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZjbBuqaT4s

Jim Carey Meaning of Lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJD5-R_HPCc

Meaning of Life IIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5y8Uj_GMEk

Focus Questions• What are some important

life events?• How do people search for

the meaning and purpose of life?

• What answers do people find in their search?

• How do people find these answers?

• What role do religions play in this process? (events, questions, searching, finding meaning)

• How do religions see and respond to this process?

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people search for meaning; identify the events that trigger questioning, the type of questions they ask; how they look for meaning; what they discover

Compare and contrast such stories

Recall and review, where appropriate, important Catholic understandings that relate to this dot-point

Discuss the relationship between important life events and the search for meaning and purpose

Recall that from a Catholic point of view ‘religion’ is not just a feature of life but an expression of how God reaches out to people

Include Sacraments Ten Commandments

What Music Means to me?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qUEXOZAZ4E

Birth Development into Adulthood Marriage Death Being Religious

Mysterious Experiences The search for meaning and

purpose Life events prompt questioning Experiences of creation Experiences of the goodness of

others Experiences of personal

mystery

Questions of the human heart (what we really yearn for = love, respect, freedom, meaning, purpose, hope…)

Genuine religious experiences affect people (they change us…)

Meaning and Purpose Activity sheet

2&3 2 An overview of a religion’s structure and/or

Introduce the syllabus dot-point: an overview of a religion’s structure and/or leadership

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/

Focus Questions How is a religion organised

and what structures

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leadership

Assessment 1Syllabus Focus: (Module Two: Religious Leadership) Unit Three An overview of

Deconstruct the syllabus dot-point by:

o Identifying key wordso Exploring how of the words

relate to each othero The relationship between

the dot-point and the sub-organiser and content organiser

Recall prior learning that relates to this syllabus content

Discuss the place of structure and leadership in different groups and organisations

Locate examples of religious structures

Identify examples of religious leadership

Explore how a particular religion is organised and led

Name specific examples of a religion’s leadership and its main structures

Describe the main features of one religious structure e.g. a diocese

Other aspects for exploration:

Jesus and his promise to remain with the Church

The Apostles and their successors

catechism/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/epub/index.cfm# Matthew 28:20 (with you until

the end of time) John 16:13-15 (Holy Spirit will reveal what is mine, what is true) Matthew 16:18 (Underworld can never overpower)

http://www.johnsalza.com/p/scripturefathers.html

Providing for the growing holiness of believers

Governing the Church in the name of Jesus

Leading the Church today / Apostolic Offices

A religious structure: the Parish A religious structure: the

Diocese The Bishops’ role in the

Diocese. The Church in Australia Magisterium of the church

explanation sheethttps://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=768a2253-fbe0-4fca-a587-360aef9719fa

https://www.youtube.com/

support this organisation? How is leadership

exercised in a religion?

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a religion’s structure and/or leadership

Task: ExplanationA series of short written responses to above content (in-class test)Weighting 10%

Apostolic Offices

The Magisterium

The Apostolic Offices of the Church Today

The Bishop and his role

Bible Study

Matthew 28:20 'with you until the end of time'

watch?v=o5VZKWcgw6c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tE88gVGvjo

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=35be97b6-b9f3-4f11-ba5c-0ff3c470162d

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=9c099a02-3499-4a85-a0a1-93d54e5b1f28

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=d7185d7b-4fb3-479b-9849-5bf15ef4d883

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=04631851-7564-4a67-a7d2-63b978b97b5a

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4&5 3 An overview of an important event or issue in the history of a religion

Assessment 2Due Week 6

1. Review syllabus - identify the key words. Explore how the words relate to each other.

2. Discuss examples of important religious events with which students are familiar. Why are these considered important.

For each of the events identified, outline the following:

Who is involved?

What occurs?

When does it occur?

Why does it occur?

How does it occur?

3. Main historical event in the Church.

What is the Second Vatican Council?

What caused this to come into place?

Who is involved?

Module 3 Course Notes Teaching Focus on the 2nd

Vatican Council Begin with a look at the pre-

vatican 2 Church Then examine this important

Church event

Make use of:http://www.vatican2voice.org/

Key definitions:Vatican CouncilsDogmaAggiornamentiRessourcement

Vatican II Foundational documents (outcomes)

After the Council (results & challenges)

Australian CatholicsDialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDXnFZMa7mU

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=59f377ec-

Focus Questions What are some examples

of important religious events from the past?

What is one important religious event from the past?

When did this event occur? What happened during this

event? Who was involved and who

did it affect? Where did it take place What were some of the

main outcomes of this event?

Why was this religious event important and for who?

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Syllabus Focus: (Module Three: Important Religious Events) Unit Three An overview of

an important event or issue in the history of a religion

Task: Investigation on Second Vatican Ecumenical Council – communicating the key findings of Second Vatican Council & why it still matters for the Church today.Weighting 12.5%

What occurs?

When does it occur?

Why does it occur?

How does it occur?

Summarise the main outcomes of this religious event.

Explain why it was important.

Paragraph and Extended writing practise

1. Revision of Week 4

2. Document Study and analysis - Vatican II Foundational documents

3. Scaffolded learning

4. Review Module 3 notes - located in Week 1.

5. Preparation for Investigation assessment due Week 6

3f2a-4e15-81a9-10069c52c48b

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=93a412d2-65ce-40eb-ae3e-a322919b33ec

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=e2916934-fcff-4e84-92e6-a6ba82be1307

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=f2ccc89f-687b-4126-9851-1076b3b675ed

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=d2272936-797a-4312-a57c-d950c88e1c70

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nCb6ALDtng

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7-10

NOTE:

Yr12 Retreat is in week 9

4 How a religious belief or teaching can play a role in the lives of people and/or society

Assessment 3Due Week 10Syllabus Focus: (Module Four) Unit Three How a

religious belief or teaching can play a role in the lives of people and /or society

Task: Source Analysis:Response to the impact of religious beliefs or teachings in the worldWeighting 10%

Introduce the syllabus dot-point: : different ways people choose to follow a religious way of life Deconstruct the syllabus dot-point

by:o Identifying key wordso Exploring how the words

relate to each othero The relationship between

the dot-point and the sub-organiser and content organiser

Recall learning that relates to this part of the syllabus – core beliefs of the Church & an overview

o 10 commandmentso 2 greatest commandmentso Creeds

Locate and describe examples of the different ways people follow a religious way of life

Define and describes some of these ways

Locate and explore stories that illustrate how people live a variety of religious ways of life

Compare and contrast some of these examples

The lay vocation to the world

Identify trends and difficulties in modern life which make it difficult

Module 4 Course Notes Key definitions:

GiftsTalentsSecularReligiousVocationChristian Vocation

Recognition of our human need to work

Recognition of a Calling by God for Christians which presents in many ways.

See [Psalm 139:1-2, 4, 7-8, 13, 15-16]

Ways of living which reflect religious values / Christian faith / transforming humanity / holy life / reflecting God / Christian revolution

Sacraments of Marriage and Religious Ordination

Stories of vocational life Guest speaker on vocations In ‘Search of Meaning’ pp160-4

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=9f41a6d3-184b-4ac7-9386-dfe6403a1556

Focus Questions• What role do religious

beliefs and teaching play in the lives of people and/or society?

• What are some examples of particular religious beliefs and teachings?

• What are the main features of one particular religious belief or teaching?

• What role does this religious belief or teaching play in the lives of people and/or society?

Focus Questions What are some examples

of how people live a religious way of life?

What are the different ways in which people in a particular religion seek to live a religious way of life?

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to live a Christian life style Identify examples of ways

Christians are called to be counter cultural to live holy lives.

Five basic Christian life-styles: the single life-style priesthood religious life marriage parenthood.

Steps to & nature of Priesthood / Religious life

Australian CatholicsDialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

11-12 5 The key features of a current issue in society to which a religion seeks to respond

Assessment 4Source AnalysisSyllabus Focus: (Module Four: Religion and Life) Unit Three How a religious

belief or teaching can play a role in the lives of people and/or society

The relationship

The response of a religion to a current issue in society

Examples of current social issues

Issues a religion responds to (Careful with selection)

Identify the key features of one current issue

Explore the response of a religion to this issue

Teaching focus: Same sex marriage Abortion Euthanasia

Focus: What current issues in society to which religions seek to respond?

What are the key features of one/two

See Syllabus Point folder for online resources relating to Abortion

PowerPoint Abortion Intro PowerPoint Evangelium Vitae Abortion-Gillard PBS Pill Abortion Catholic Quotes Doc Study Abortion Sources

and Answers Humane Vitae Article WA Laws on Abortion-Societal

perspective

I spent 3 months in an abortion clinic: http://www.mamamia.com.au/working-in-an-abortion-clinic/

Focus Questions What current issues in

society do religions seek to respond to?

What are the key features of one such issue?

How does a religion respond to this current issue?

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between important life events and the search for meaning and purpose

The key features of a current issue in society to which a religion seeks to respond

Task: Source analysis on vocations – based on a variety of sources (editorials, articles, cartoons, video, documentaries etc.)Weighting: 10%

such issues?

How does a religion respond to this issue?

Issue One: Abortion

sue Two: Euthanasia

1. Brainstorm examples of current social issues.

2. Select two and analyse the way in which the Catholic Church responds to these issues.

3. Select another religion and research how it responds to your chosen issues.

4. Extended answer responses - practise

Australian CatholicsDialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ogBia7th94

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_SrKBlbs5g

https://teachers.imcc.wa.edu.au/seqta/ta/file/get?type=resource&file=5762a3bc-0c34-469c-8314-b1cc3a3ccb36https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS5KSA3-m7o

13-15 6 How individuals or groups respond to the presence of religion in a society

Religion in Society Examples of the different ways

people & groups respond to the presence of religion in society

Traditionally Modern experiences Classification and grouping of

these examples

Module 6 Course Notes

Online resources on the topic of Secularismhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA3YF73SNuYUK site on Secularism.Bit bland but informative.

Focus Questions What can be observed

about the presence of religion in society?

How do individuals and/or groups respond to the presence of religion in society?

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Assessment 5Externally Set TaskSyllabus Focus: All Modules set by SCASA from Unit 3 content.Task: TBAWeighting : 15%

Explore reasons given for these differing responses

Evaluate the impact of some of these differing responces / costs & benefits

1. Identify and provide examples of the different ways people and groups respond to the presence of religion in society.

Respond to this using the following pointers:

a. Tradition

b. Modern experiences e.g. Irene McCormack - How is she the church?/ Lay people - representing the Church/ Condemnation of the Church in the Media.  (Students to research and find articles related to the Church and the perspective of others today e.g Census Data)

2. What are the classification and grouping of such examples? (Who people say they are...religious or not religious?/ Type of religion? Look at Census - how many classifications of religions are there?)

3. Explore reasons given for these differing responses.

http://epress.anu.edu.au/hrj/2005_01/mobile_devices/ch03.htmlExcellent Article by Patrick O’Farrellhttp://www.therecord.com.au/news/local/for-the-good-of-all-of-us/Perth Archbishop Costello looking at impact of Secularism on Catholic Marriagehttp://www.secularism.org.uk/what-is-secularism.htmlUK website looking at positives of Secularism

http://www.therecord.com.au/blog/lent-calls-catholics-to-be-counter-cultural-in-secularist-world-archbishop-hickey/Former Archbishop Hickey Making looking at impact of secularism on Marriage

Religion in Secular Society PHD paper.Very good paper that is too in-depth for students, but can be used as a basis

http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2012/10/22/3615647.htmABC Australia article

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4. Evaluate the impact of some of these differing responses and or costs and benefits.

for further explorationhttp://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/christian-schools-a-threat-against-secularism-says-expert-20120523-1z4bo.htmlBrisbane Times article

http://www.therecord.com.au/news/same-sex-law-change-would-represent-dismantling-of-marriage-archbishop-costelloe/

Module Skills(This relates to the assignments)

Interpreting Sources & Data

Recognising Bias

Primary and Secondary sources

Reliable and relevant data

Note taking Summarising

Drawing conclusions

Revising / study

Links with prior and future learning:

Make connections with: what students

already know other subjects

studied prior learning in

RE Real world

examples both historical and present time

Glossary / Vocabulary:Module 1Meaning & PurposeEgoFaithMysterySpiritualityTransformativeModule 2Work & Mission of the ChurchReligious structuresReligious ProcessesThe promises of ChristApostolic OfficesMagisterium of the ChurchSafeguarding the Christian messageAuthority of the MagisteriumGovernance of the ChurchHoly lifeSocial justiceSocial justice agenciesEcumenical Councils

Links to scripture/church documents:

Vatican Documents

Student Digital ReaderAustralian CatholicsDialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

Matthew 28:20 (with you until the end of time)John 16:13-15 (Holy Spirit will reveal what is mine, what is true)Matthew 16:18 (Underworld can never overpower)

2 Timothy 4:1-5 (Preach and Serve – Christ’s call our Mission)

Matthew 5:48; Matthew 6:9-13; Matthew 28-20 (Jesus’ call to holiness, prayer and help offered)

Acts 11:18 (The hope of Christ)

Acts 15:22-35 (Spiritual gifts given by Jesus)Galatians 1:11-12 (Jesus Word of God)

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techniques Short and long

answer responses

Reviewing / drafting

Referencing

4 levels of Catholic Teaching: Infallible teachings Definitive Catholic teaching Teachings with help understanding revelation Teaching on contemporary new issuesModule 3EnlightenmentReformationEcumenical CouncilThe Second Vatican CouncilModule 4VocationCallingLay VocationPriesthoodConsecrationModule 5Secular valuesWestern lifestyleMulticulturalismReligious valuesGospel valuesModule 6Changing religious profile of AustraliansFundamentalism

Exam Preparation

Review Key words

Syllabus links and explanations

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Paragraph writing practise.

Extended writing practise.

IMCC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PROGRAM UNIT 4 - YEAR 12 GENERAL 2018

Week Unit 4Module

Syllabus content(syllabus dot

points & Assessment)

Lesson content Resources Focus Questions

Week

1-3

1 Examples of how the lives of people are influenced and shaped by religion

How religion plays a part in the life of a significant religious person, past or

Introduction to the Course Present an overview of the

main features of the syllabus: The rationale of the course Two units In Year 12 All units have the same three content organisers Each with a series of sub-organisers Followed by a list of dot-points

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/map-shows-how-religion-spread-around-the-world-2015-6?r=US&IR=T

http://study.com/academy/lesson/how-religion-contributes-to-cultural-change.html

Focus Questions

Religion in the lives of people ways to recognise how religion

can influence people different ways religion influences

people examples of how people are

influenced and shaped by religion

A significant religious person significant religious people the life of a significant religious

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present

Week 3Assessment 6InvestigationSyllabus Focus: (Module One: Religion in the lives of people) Unit Four Examples of

how the lives of people are influenced and shaped by religion

How religion plays a part in the life of a significant religious person, past or present

Task: Research based investigation on a significant person eg: Mary MacKillop

Note the generic skills

you tube testimonies person how religion influenced this

person

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Weighting: 12.5%

4&5 2 Religious Practice

How a religious practice, ritual, celebration or event can play a role in the lives of people

examples of religious practices, rituals, celebrations and events

the main features of a particular religious practice, ritual, celebration or event

how and why a religious practice, ritual, celebration or event relates to people

the role a religious practice, ritual, celebration or event plays in the lives of people

Links to scripture/church documents:

Vatican Documents

Student Digital ReaderAustralian CatholicsDialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

Focus Questions

What are some examples of religious ritual or practice?

What are the main features of one religious ritual or practice?

What role does this religious ritual or practice play in the lives of people?

6&7 3 An example of the role religious leaders and/or structures play in developing or supporting the expression of a religious belief, teaching or practice

Developing and supporting religious belief an overview of the role religious

leaders and/or structures play in developing and expressing religious beliefs, teachings and practices

an outline of the key steps in developing or expressing a religious belief, teaching or practice

an example of the development

Make use of:http://www.vatican2voice.org/

Australian CatholicsDialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

Focus Questions How does a religion express or

develop what it believes in and its way of life?

What are some examples that illustrate this process?

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Assessment 7Explanation: Syllabus Focus: (Module Three: Developing and supporting religious belief) Unit Four An example

of the role religious leaders and/or structures play in developing or supporting the expression of religious belief, teaching or practice

Task: A series of short written responses to above content (in-class test)Weighting 10%

and expression of a religious belief, teaching or practice

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8-10 4 How a religion interacted with an important event or issue from the past

Religion and important events an overview of an important

event or issue from the past the historical narrative: the

main features of this event or issue

why the event or issue is important for a religion

how a religion interacted with this event or issue

how a religion interacted with an important event or issue from the past

Australian CatholicsDialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

Focus Questions What is an important event or

issue in history that had an impact upon a religion?

What happened, who was involved, when, why and how?

How did a religion interact with this historical event or issue?

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Week 12

Assessment 8ExplanationSyllabus Focus: (Module Four: Religion and Important Events) Unit Four How a

religion interacted with an important event or issue from the past

Religion and society Different ways religions

participates in society Different arguments for and

against the involvement of religion in society

The reasons behind some of these arguments

Australian CatholicsDialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

Focus Questions How do religions participate in

society? What are some reasons for

religion being involved in society?

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Task: Viewing “Amazing Grace” – short written responses on SlaveryWeighting: 10%

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5

6

A comparison of societal and religious views on a current issue in society

Why a religion responds in a particular way to a current social issue

Week 15Assessment 9Source Analysis: Module Six: Current Issues in Society) A comparison

of societal

Current issues in society: a comparison of views

the main features of a current issue

different views about this issue, including religious views

the main features of each view

comparison of the various views

The how and why of a religion’s response

how a religion responds to the current social issue

why a religion responds in a particular way to a current social issue

Focus Questions What is a suitable current issue to

focus on? What are the main features of this

issue? What views are expressed about

this issue? Can these views be classified

according to particular ideas or attitudes?

What are some religious views about this issue?

How does a religion respond to this issue and why?

How do the range of societal and religious views about this issue compare?

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and religious views on a current issue in society

Why a religion responds in a particular way to a current social issue.

Task: Source analysis and response using a variety of sources (editorials, articles, cartoons, video, documentaries etc.) (Asylum Seekers)

Weighting : 10%

Module Skills(This relates to

the assignments)

Interpreting

Links with prior and future learning:

Make connections

Glossary / Vocabulary: Links to scripture/church documents:

Vatican Documents

Student Digital ReaderAustralian Catholics

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Sources & Data

Recognising Bias

Primary and Secondary sources

Reliable and relevant data

Note taking Summarising

Drawing conclusions

Revising / study techniques

Short and long answer responses

Reviewing / drafting

Referencing

with: what students

already know other subjects

studied prior learning

in RE Real world

examples both historical and present time

Dialogue Australasia NetworkCCC

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GENERAL YEAR 12 - RELIGION & LIFE ASSESSMENT OUTLINE 2018

Task Assessment Type

Assessment Weighting

Issue/Submission Date

Assessment Task

Task 1 Explanation 10% Semester 1T1 Week 3

Syllabus Focus: (Module Two: Religious Leadership) Unit Three An overview of a religion’s structure and/or leadership

Task: A series of short written responses to above content (in-class test)Task 2 Investigation 12.5% Semester 1

T1 Week 6Syllabus Focus: (Module Three: Important Religious Events) Unit Three

An overview of an important event or issue in the history of a religion

Task: Research based investigation on Second Vatican Ecumenical CouncilTask 3 Source

Analysis10% Semester 1

T1 Week 10Syllabus Focus: (Module Four: Religion and Life) Unit Three

How a religious belief or teaching can play a role in the lives of people and/or society

Task: Source analysis and response using a variety of sources (editorials, articles, cartoons, video, documentaries etc.) (Marriage)

Task 4 SourceAnalysis

10% Semester 1T2 Week 3

Syllabus Focus: (Module One, Four, Five: Religion and Life) Unit Three The relationship between important life events and the search for meaning and

purpose How a religious belief or teaching can play a role in the lives of people and/or society The key features of a current issue in society to which religion seeks to respond

Task: Source analysis and response using a variety of sources (editorials, articles, cartoons, video, documentaries etc.) (Marriage)

Task 5 SCSA - Externally Set Task

15% Semester 1T2 Week 4 or 6

Syllabus Focus: Task set by SCSA from Unit 3 content TBA

Task 6 Investigation 12.5% Semester 2T2 Week 10

Syllabus Focus: (Module One: Religion in the lives of people) Unit Four Examples of how the lives of people are influenced and shaped by religion

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How religion plays a part in the life of a significant religious person, past or presentTask: Research based investigation on a significant person eg: Mary MacKillop

Task 7 Explanation 10% Semester 2T3 Week 3

Syllabus Focus: (Module Three: Developing and supporting religious belief) Unit Four An example of the role religious leaders and/or structures play in developing or

supporting the expression of religious belief, teaching or practiceTask: A series of short written responses to above content (in-class test)

Task 8 Explanation 10% Semester 2T3 Week 6

Syllabus Focus: (Module Four: Religion and Important Events) Unit Four How a religion interacted with an important event or issue from the past

Task: Viewing “Amazing Grace” – short written responses on SlaveryTask 9 Source

Analysis10% Semester 2

T3 Week 9Syllabus Focus: (Module Six: Current Issues in Society)

A comparison of societal and religious views on a current issue in society Why a religion responds in a particular way to a current social issue.

Task: Source analysis and response using a variety of sources (editorials, articles, cartoons, video, documentaries etc.) (Asylum Seekers)

Total 100%

Irene McCormack Catholic College Student Assessment Outline 2018

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Religion and Life – General Year 12

Assessment type (from syllabus)

Assessment type

weighting (from

syllabus)

Assessment task

weighting

Timing ofAssessments

AssessmentTask

Investigation 25% 12.5% Semester 1T1 Week 6

Syllabus Focus: (Module Three: Important Religious Events) Unit Three An overview of an important event or issue in the history of a religion

Task: Research based investigation on Second Vatican Ecumenical Council12.5% Semester 2

T2 Week 10Syllabus Focus: (Module One: Religion in the lives of people) Unit Four

Examples of how the lives of people are influenced and shaped by religion How religion plays a part in the life of a significant religious person, past or present

Task: Research based investigation on a significant person eg: Mary MacKillopExplanation 30% 10% Semester 1

T1 Week 3Syllabus Focus: (Module Two: Religious Leadership) Unit Three

An overview of a religion’s structure and/or leadershipTask: A series of short written responses to above content (in-class test)

10% Semester 2T3 Week 3

Syllabus Focus: (Module Three: Developing and supporting religious belief) Unit Four An example of the role religious leaders and/or structures play in developing or supporting the

expression of religious belief, teaching or practiceTask: A series of short written responses to above content (in-class test)

10% Semester 2T3 Week 6

Syllabus Focus: (Module Four: Religion and Important Events) Unit Four How a religion interacted with an important event or issue from the past

Task: Viewing “Amazing Grace” – short written responses on SlaverySource Analysis 30% 10% Semester 1

T1 Week 10Syllabus Focus: (Module Four: Religion and Life) Unit Three

How a religious belief or teaching can play a role in the lives of people and/or societyTask: Source analysis and response using a variety of sources (editorials, articles, cartoons, video, documentaries etc.) (Marriage)

10% Semester 1T2 Week 3

Syllabus Focus: (Module One, Four, Five: Religion and Life) Unit Three The relationship between important life events and the search for meaning and purpose How a religious belief or teaching can play a role in the lives of people and/or society The key features of a current issue in society to which religion seeks to respond

Task: Source analysis and response using a variety of sources (editorials, articles, cartoons, video, documentaries etc.) (Marriage)

10% Semester 2 Syllabus Focus: (Module Six: Current Issues in Society) A comparison of societal and religious views on a current issue in society

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T3 Week 9 Why a religion responds in a particular way to a current social issue.Task: Source analysis and response using a variety of sources (editorials, articles, cartoons, video, documentaries etc.) (Asylum Seekers)

Externally Set Task

15% 15% Semester 1T2 Week 5/6

Syllabus Focus: Task set by SCSA from Unit 3 content TBA

TOTAL 100% 100%

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