SAFE COOPERATIVE RESPECTFUL

‘Let us Excel’

YEAR 9

2014

COURSE OUTLINES AND ASSESSMENT

2014 Year 9 Assessment Information Page 2

Westport High School

Year 9 Course Outline and Assessment Book Introduction The purpose of this document is to give parents and students a broad outline of the course content students will be studying and a summary of the marks allocated for the formal assessment of student achievement in each course. Student Responsibilities It is the student’s responsibility:

• to complete all assigned work to the best of his/her ability; • to ensure that any questions about marks, grades or comments awarded for an individual

piece of work are resolved at the time the work is handed back; • to demonstrate through effort and achievement, he/she has met the requirements of the

course. School Reports There will be two school reports. The first report at the end of Term 2 will be based on tasks done in the first semester and the end of year report includes assessment tasks for both semesters. Checklist for homework I have done my homework when I:

• complete all the work I didn’t finish in lessons • complete assignments or tasks set by the teacher • study all the notes I have taken • list questions to ask teachers about work I don’t understand • commit to memory the things I am expected to learn • study the parts of my textbooks / handouts that relate to classwork • learn and understand any handouts provided in lessons • prepare myself for exams / tests / assessments • do some reading every day • check my diary to make sure I completed all my homework • pack my bag for tomorrow / check timetable and equipment • average more than the minimum time per day over the week.

Study program guidelines Year 9 students should complete a minimum of 1½ hours a day, 5 days a week of home study and revision.

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CONTENTS

Agricultural Technology 4

Child Studies 5

Drama 6

English 7

Food Technology 8

Geography 9

Graphics Technology 10

History 11

Industrial Technology 12

Marine & Aquaculture Technology 13

Mathematics 14, 15

Music 16

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 17

Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) 18

Science 19

Textiles 20

Visual Arts 21

Important Dates 25th March – Parent Teacher Evening 22nd July - Parent Teacher Evening Half Yearly Reports issued – June Yearly Reports issued – December ICAS Competitions Computer skills – 20st May Science – 4th June Writing – 16th June Spelling – 17th June English – 29th July Mathematics – 12th August Australian Mathematics Competition – 7th August Australian Infomatics Competition – 25th March (Competition enquiries - See the relevant Head Teacher)

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AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Year 9 Course Outline In Agricultural Technology, students will be working on the school farm in their vegetable gardens and also studying a variety of animal and plant enterprises, including, but not limited to: -

• Vegetable Production • Poultry Production • Dairy Production • Equine Studies

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Task 1 – Research Task Task 2 – Garden / Practical Work Task 3 – Half Yearly Examination

Total

30%

40%

30%

100%

Term1 Week 7

Term 2 Week 4

Term 2 Week 6

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Task 4 – Research Task

Task 5 – Garden / Practical Work Task 6 – Yearly Examination

Total

50%

15%

15%

20%

100%

Term 3 Week 5

Term 4 Week 4

Term 4 Week 5

Resources A range of texts will be made available to students including Dynamic Agriculture.

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CHILD STUDIES

Year 9 Course Outline Child studies will assist you to understand the significant impact of the child’s environment and the role that the child and others can take in the active construction of this environment. Learning in Child Studies will promote a sense of empathy for children, their parents, caregivers and those that have the potential to influence the learning environments. It contributes to the development in young people of an understanding and appreciation of the range of ways they can positively impact on the wellbeing of children through roles in both paid and unpaid contexts. Child Studies enables young people to understand the interrelated factors that influence the early years and their impact on the next generation of successful, creative and confident learners and community members.

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Preparing for Parenthood Role Play

Conception to birth ART Research

Newborn Care Challenge

Bookwork

Total

30%

30%

30%

10%

100%

Term 1 Week 4

Term 1 Week 9

Term 2 Week 8

ongoing

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment

Growth and Development step by step

Food and Nutrition Investigation

Bookwork

Total

40%

30%

20%

10%

100%

Term 3 Week 5

Term 4 Week 4

ongoing

Resources A range of texts and resources will be made available to students.

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DRAMA Year 9 Course Outline Semester 1 Semester 2 Introduction to Drama History of Theatre Improvisation Scripted Plays Playbuilding Group Devised Characterisation Monologues

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Improvisation

Playbuilding and theatre Techniques

Characterisation

Total

40%

40%

20%

100%

Term 1 Week 10

Term 2 Week 7

Term 2 Week 8

Yearly Assessment

Half Yearly Assessment

History of Theatre

Group Devised

Monologue

Total

50%

10%

20%

20%

100%

Term 3 Week 6

Term 3 Week 6

Term 4 Week 5

Resources Students will be provided scripts and reference material. Students will require a Drama Diary for keeping a record of plays, characterisation etc.

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ENGLISH

Year 9 Course Outline The study of English in Year 9 aims to develop students’ knowledge, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the English language and to develop their skills as effective communicators.

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Task 1 - Persuasive Text and reflection Task 2 – Graphic text and reflection

Total

50%

50%

100%

Term 1 Week 8

Term 2 Week 4

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Task 3 – Oral presentation Task 4 - Essay Task 5 - Yearly Examination

Total

40%

20%

20%

20%

100%

Term 2 Week 5

Term 3 Week 3

Term 4 Week 5

Resources Drawn from all modes (Reading, Writing, Representing and Speaking and Listening), as well as a wide variety of media, including print (e.g. novel, poetry, article), audio (e.g. radio, performance, songs) and visual (e.g. pictures, posters) or any combination of these (e.g. television, magazines, websites).

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FOOD TECHNOLOGY Year 9 Course Outline

Core Areas: • Food Preparation and Processing • Nutrition & Consumption

Focus Areas: • Food Selection and Health – Food for Thought • Food for Special Occasions – Lets Party

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date

Half Yearly Assessment Safe Worker Task

Food for Thought Task

Practicals – Food for Thought

Half Yearly Examination

Total

10%

20%

60%

10%

100%

Term 1 Week 4

Term 1 Week 10

Terms 1 & 2

Term 2 Week 6

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment

Lets Party Task

Practicals – Lets Party

Yearly Examination

Total

50%

10%

30%

10%

100%

Term 3 Week 9

Terms 3 & 4

Term 4 Week 5

Resources • Course Work booklets – Food for Thought & Lets Party • Websites and References provided with each task.

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GEOGRAPHY Year 9 Course Outline Investigating Australia’s Physical Environment Changing Australian communities Geographical Skills in mapping and data analysis

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Exam: Australia’s Unique Features and places Assignment: Natural Hazards

Total

50%

50%

100%

Term 1 Week 8

Term 2 Week 3

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Geographical Skills Test Yearly Examination

Total

40%

30%

30%

100%

Term 3 Week 6

Term 4 Week 5

Resources No prescribed textbook. A range of handouts and supplementary materials will be supplied to students.

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GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

Year 9 Course Outline Students learn to use proficiently a range of drafting instruments, equipment and materials. Both traditional and computerised techniques are studied. Students learn about: Graphic Principles & Techniques Design in Graphics Planning & Construction Presentation

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Project Work Research Reports Unit Tests

Total

70%

20%

10%

100%

Ongoing

Term1 Week 9

Ongoing

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Project Work Research Report Unit tests

Total

50%

30%

10%

10%

100%

Ongoing

Term 4 Week 3

Ongoing

Resources Students will be required to purchase standard technical drawing equipment. CAD drafting will utilize Turbo CAD which is loaded on the school computers. A range of textbooks, reference books and resources will be made available.

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HISTORY Year 9 Course Outline The History Course involves the causes of both wars and the involvement of Australia and Australians in these wars. It will include significant events, experiences and the impact of war on Australia.

The Making of the Modern World Australians at War: World War I Australians at War: World War II

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Research task: World War I Exam: World War I

Total

50%

50%

100%

Term 1 Week 6

Term 2 Week 4

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Research Task: World War II Yearly Examination

Total

40%

20%

40%

100%

Term 3 Week 5

Term 4 Week 5

Resources No prescribed textbook. A range of handouts and supplementary materials will be supplied to students.

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Year 9 Course Outline Students construct a number of projects which gives them the opportunity to become involved with materials, tools and allied processes. There are four options – electronics, timber, metals and multimedia. Students learn about: OHS and Risk Management Design Materials Workplace Communication Skills Equipment, Tools and Machines Societal & Environmental Impact Techniques Links to Industry

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Project work

Classroom observations

Assignment work

Test

Total

60%

10%

20%

10%

100%

Ongoing

Ongoing

Term 2 Week 3

Term 2 Week 4

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment

Project work

Classroom observations

Assignment work

Test

Total

50%

30%

5%

10%

5%

100%

Ongoing

Ongoing

Term 4 Week 3

Term 4 Week 4

Resources No prescribed textbook. A range of handouts and supplementary materials will be supplied to students. Timber, Metals and Electronics students will require safety glasses and appropriate footwear.

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MARINE & AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY (Marine Studies)

Year 9 Course Outline In Marine & Aquaculture Technology, students will be working on the school aquariums and also studying a variety of marine based enterprises and activities, including, but not limited to:

• Water Safety & First Aid • Dangerous Marine Creatures • Growing Crustaceans • Marine Mammals • Snorkelling • The Great Barrier Reef • Fish Biology

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment

Task 1 – First Aid Assessment Task 2 – Practical Work

Total

50%

50%

100%

Term1 Week 9

Term 1 & Term 2

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment

Task 4 – Research Task

Task 5 – Practical Work

Total

50%

25%

25%

100%

Term 3 Week 5

Term 3 & Term 4

Resources A range of texts will be made available to students.

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MATHEMATICS

Year 9 – Mathematics 5.1 / 5.2 Course Outline Topics Include:

Exploring Number Time, Length & Area Applying Number Algebra Earning and Spending Equations & Inequalities

Investigating Geometry Indices Coordinate Geometry Exploring Data Congruence & Similarity Pythagoras’ Theorem

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Common Test Half Yearly Examination

Total

40%

60%

100%

Term 1 Week 8 Term 2 Week 6

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Common Test Yearly Examination

Total

40%

20%

40%

100%

Term 3 Week 7 Term 4 Week 5

Resources Text Books include:

• New Century Maths 9 5.1/5.2 • Signpost Mathematics 9

Intermediate • Mathsworks 9 Intermediate • Developmental Maths Bk 3

Websites include: • www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au • www.tale.edu.au/tale/live/teachers/secondary • www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html • www.mathsonline.com.au/

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MATHEMATICS

Year 9 – Mathematics 5.2 / 5.3 Course Outline Topics Include:

Exploring Number Perimeter, Area & Volume Algebra Products & Factors Consumer Arithmetic Equations & Inequalities

Investigating Geometry Indices Coordinate Geometry Exploring Data Congruence & Similarity Trigonometry

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date

Half Yearly Assessment Common Test Half Yearly Examination

Total

40%

60%

100%

Term1 Week 8 Tern 2 Week 6

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Common Test Yearly Examination

Total

40%

20%

40%

100%

Term 3 Week 7 Term 4 Week 5

Resources Text Books include:

• New Century Maths 9 5.2/5.3

• Spectrum Mathematics 9 Advanced

Websites include:

• www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au • www.tale.edu.au/tale/live/teachers/secondary • www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html • www.mathsonline.com.au/

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MUSIC

Year 9 Course Outline

• Blues and Jazz • Australian Music • Rock Music

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Blues And Jazz Performance Listening Composition

Total

60% 20% 20%

100%

Term 1 Week 9 Term1 Week 7 Term 1 Week 9

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Australian Music Performance Listening Composing Rock Music Performance Listening Composing

Total

50%

10% 10% 5%

10% 10% 5%

100%

Term 3 Week 7 Term 3 Week 8 Term 3 Week 9

Term 4 Week 4 Term 4 Week 5 Term 4 Week 5

Resources Students will be provided their complete text book requirement by the school, as part of the Elective Music fee. Instruments and listening equipment is provided for the students use whilst at school.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Year 9 Course Outline PDHPE is concerned with developing the student’s capacity to enhance personal health and wellbeing, enjoying an active lifestyle, maximising movement potential and advocating lifelong health and physical activity.

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Body Image Written Task (Letter) STI Quiz Movement, Skill & Performance 1 Participation

Total

10%

10%

40%

40%

100%

Week 5 Term 1

Week 3 Term 2

Ongoing

Ongoing

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Party Safely Action Plan Movement, Skill & Performance 2 Participation

Total

40%

10%

20%

30%

100%

Week 1 Term 3

Ongoing

Ongoing

Resources A large range of resources are used in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES (PASS)

Year 9 Course Outline Physical Activity and Sports Studies aims to enhance students’ capacity to participate effectively in physical activity and sport, leading to improved quality of life for themselves and others.

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Foundation of Physical Activity – Nutrition & Physical Activity Research & written task Practical

Total

30%

70%

100%

Term 2 Week 2

Ongoing

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Enhanced Participation & Performance - Coaching General Principles Coaching Course Practical

Total

50%

15%

35%

100%

Term 3 Week 2

Ongoing

Resources A large range of resources are used in Physical Activity and Sports Studies.

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SCIENCE

Year 9 Course Outline Science is the study of how and why things work and is taught using a variety of practical activities and digital technologies. Students have continued to explore their world in a practical context this semester. Topics studied in Year 9 include: Semester 1 Semester 2 * I’m Alive! * Evidence is Everything and Light * The Periodic Table * Energy

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Task 1 – Student Research Project (S.R.P.) Task 2 – Half Yearly Examination

Total

50%

50%

100%

Term1 Week 8

Term 2 Week 6

Yearly Assessment

Half Yearly Assessment Task 3 – Practical Examination Task 4 – Computer Task Task 5 – Yearly Examination

Total

40%

20%

15%

25%

100%

Term 2 Week 9

Term 3 Week 7

Term 4 Week 5

Resources A range of texts will be made available to students, such as the Science Focus series.

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TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

Year 9 Course Outline A study of Textiles Technology provides students with broad knowledge of the properties, performance and uses of textiles in which fabrics, colouration, yarns and fibres are explored. Students will document and communicate their design ideas and experiences and make use of contemporary technology in their project work. Textile projects will give students the opportunity to be creative, independent learners and to explore functional and aesthetic aspects of textiles.

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Unit 1 Project Folio

Unit 1 Project practical skills

Unit 2 Research Project

Unit 2 Project

Total

25%

25%

25%

25%

100%

Term 1 Week 8

Term 1 Week 8

Term 2 Week 3

Term 2 Week 7

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment

Unit 3 Research project

Unit 3 Practical skills

Unit 4 Project folio

Unit 4 Practical skills

Total

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

100%

Term 3 Week 5

Term 3 Week 7

Term 4 Week 5

Term 4 Week 5

Resources A range of texts and resources will be made available to students.

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VISUAL ARTS

Year 9 Course Outline Semester 1 Semester 2 Drawing unit Portrait (idols) painting Surrealism (mambo) painting and clay “Creative Arts Event” Objects as art

Assessment Tasks Weightings Date Half Yearly Assessment Task 1 - Drawing Unit Task 2 - Surrealism “mambo” diary

Total

50%

50%

100 %

Term1 Week 8

Term 2, Week 6

Yearly Assessment Half Yearly Assessment Task 3 - Portrait painting Task 4 - “Creative Arts Events” Task 5 - Objects as Art

Total

50%

25%

10%

15%

100%

Term 3 Week 1

Term 3 Week 5

Term 4 Week 9

Resources Resources “Artwise 7-10” by Glenis Israel A range of websites