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Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookMIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUMThe Middle School Curriculum at Golden Grove High School refers to students in Year 8 and Year 9.The curriculum offered during these years is based upon the Australian Curriculum: Arts English Health and Physical Education Humanities Languages (Spanish and Japanese) Mathematics Science TechnologiesMiddle school students experience each of the eight learning areas.Students study seven subjects each semester, 14 subjects for the year.As students progress through the school, more choice becomes available to allow students to personalisetheir subject selections in areas of particular interest or ability.

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookYEAR 8 CURRICULUMSTUDENTS STUDY THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:ARTS (Students select only one subject from The Arts)ArtDanceDramaMusicDance (Special Entry)SemesterSemesterSemesterSemester4 SemestersCAPABILITIES PATHWAYAcademic Extension Semester 2SemesterENGLISHEnglishEssential (Support) Literacy (8-10)Full YearHEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATIONHealth & Physical EducationFull UAGESJapanese BeginnersOrJapanese Continuers (by recommendation)OrSpanishOrEnglish as an Additional Language (8-10)MATHEMATICSMathematics orNumeracyFull YearFull YearFull YearFull YearFull YearFull YearSCIENCEScienceFull YearTECHNOLOGIESTechnologiesSPECIAL ENTRY DANCE STUDENTS:Students enrolled in the Special Entry Dance Program in Year 8 will study: English – Full Year Mathematics – Full Year Science – Full Year History – 1 Semester Geography – 1 Semester Japanese or Spanish – Full Year Dance – 4 SemestersSemester

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookYear 8 Compulsory SubjectsThe ArtsCONTENTIn this course, students will learn skills in the followingareas:ART1 SemesterADVICE TO STUDENTSThis course does not require any prior knowledge ofVisual Art. Students will be introduced to thefoundation Visual Arts practices and ideas throughoutthe course.CONTENTStudents plan art-making in response to explorationof a variety of techniques and processes, and learnabout visual conventions and using them tocommunicate meaning in their work.Students analyse artworks and evaluate how they andothers are influenced by different cultures, times andplaces.DANCE1 SemesterADVICE TO STUDENTSAppropriate clothing will be required. Black leggingsand a t-shirt are uireeveningCONTENTStudents will be involved in composition tasks,performance and developing appropriate dancetechnique.Dance appreciation will include exposure to stagecraft, safe dance practices and a variety of dancestyles.DANCE (SPECIAL ENTRY DANCE)4 SemestersFull details regarding this course are outlined in theSpecial Entry Dance brochure. Application and entryto this course is by audition only.DRAMA1 SemesterADVICE TO STUDENTSStudents will view at least one live production, usuallya production performed by Golden Grove High SchoolPerforming Arts classes. Some costs may be involvedfor viewing live performances or attending events. movementvoiceimprovisationbasic stagecraftscript writingstudy of an historical periodperformanceFocus in all areas will be on the student as both aperformer and a spectator. The course may culminatein a class production.Written assessment may include journals, writtenreflections, script writing or historical project, and areport on the class production. Practical assessmentincludes assessing skills learned, individual andgroup work, and the student’s role in the classproduction.MUSIC1 SemesterCOST: There is a 120 fee per semester for hire ofinstrument if required.ADVICE TO STUDENTSStudents will have Music classroom lessons andinstrumental lessons for one semester.Instrumental tuition is provided at the school withgroup lessons provided by the EducationDepartment music instructors at no cost.Students have the option of individual lessons with aprivate provider outside of school.Please note that keyboard, vocal and guitar lessonsare not available at school.CONTENTStudents undertake instrumental lessons participate in class ensemble cover music theory basics

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookYear 8 Choice SubjectsCapabilities PathwayACADEMIC EXTENSIONPersonal VentureSEMESTER TWOStudents choose their own Personal Venture/s, e.g. Critical and Creative Thinking: Debating,ICAS Science, Poetry Magazine Cover ArtCompetition Ethical Understanding: Philosothon ICT Capability: Bebras and ICAS Competitions Intercultural Understanding: UN Youth’s‘Voice’ Public Speaking Competition, Forums Literacy: ICAS English, Spring Poetry Festival Numeracy: ICAS Maths Competition Personal and Social Capability: First Aid,Leadership Conference, YMCA ParliamentThis is a cross-disciplinary extension course. Year 810 students compete in teams in the Tournament ofMinds and the Ethics Olympiad. Then studentspursue their own chosen Personal Venture/s.NOTE: As part of the Capabilities Pathway, studentsmay do this Semester One course more than once,since the challenges that are set change every year.ADVICE TO STUDENTSAn application form must be completed, as places forthis course are limited.CONTENTThis course aims to develop the General Capabilitiesin the Australian Curriculum:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Critical and Creative ThinkingEthical UnderstandingICT CapabilityIntercultural UnderstandingLiteracyNumeracyPersonal and Social Capability.Tournament of Minds (TOM)Students develop their Creative Thinking Skills in theTournament of Minds: a six-week challenge for teamsof seven Year 8-10 students. There is a Long-termChallenge in either the Arts, Language/Literature,Social Sciences or STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Maths) and a Spontaneous Challenge.For the Long-term Challenge, each team must create:their own play addressing the challenge criteria, theirscript, and all sets, props and costumes (on a limitedbudget). Then they present their play at FlindersUniversity one Sunday in September. The unseenSpontaneous Challenge on Tournament Day requiresthe rapid interchange of ideas, the ability to thinkcreatively and great group work skills.Ethics Olympiad (Semester One)Students develop both their Ethical Understandingand their Critical Thinking Skills in the EthicsOlympiad: an eight-case challenge for teams of fivestudents. They must demonstrate their reasoningskills by applying the ethical theories they have learntto current real-world ethical dilemmas, in an attemptto answer the question: “What is the right thing to doin this situation, and why?” Students may be selectedto represent GGHS in the annual interschool MiddleSchool Ethics Olympiad and the annual Philosothon.ASSESSMENTStudents demonstrate the development of theirCapabilities through these assessment types: Practical Exploration(Tournament of Minds)35% Connections (Ethics Olympiad Teams)35% Personal Venture (Choose your own.)30%

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookYear 8 Compulsory SubjectsEnglishENGLISHFull YearESSENTIAL (SUPPORT) LITERACY(YEARS 8-10)COST: 30 subject charge (compulsory)Full YearCONTENTStudents will study this subject as prescribed by theAustralian Curriculum. They will examine the learningstrands of language, literature and literacy.ADVICE TO STUDENTSStudents will undertake a modified program to caterfor individual literacy needs. One Plan and otheridentified students will have an individual negotiatedprogram. Students will participate in a number ofexcursions related to specific topics of the courses.Students will also investigate the language used in themedia and in everyday life, using a variety of writtenand non-written texts such as greeting asts, newspaper articles and emails.They will develop their reading, listening, speaking,writing, viewing, investigating, researching andthinking skills by finding information, analysing textsand by producing a large variety of their own texts, inoral, written and multimodal forms.They will be able to develop and extend their owntaste in literature during a weekly silent, sustainedreading lesson.They will also participate in Book Cup, a readingcompetition for all Year 8 students from all threeschools on the campus.CONTENT Functional Literacy Spelling, Grammar Creative Writing Reading a Variety of Texts Report WritingStudents will build on their existing knowledge, skillsand experience to improve their English skills.Assessment will be based on the completion of arange of tasks, assignments, investigations andprojects.

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookYear 8 Compulsory SubjectsHealth and Physical EducationHEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATIONFull YearADVICE TO STUDENTSAlcohol and Other Drugs- Developing understandingof the different types and short/long tern effects ofdrug use and workshopping assertive responses toscenarios involving drugs and alcohol.Students studying Health and Physical Education willengage in learning in an experiential environment thatis contemporary, relevant, and actively engaging. Thepractical component of this course will provide a focuson improving student knowledge and understandingof movement concepts, patterns and strategiesthrough participation in a range of team and individualsports. Students will investigate, develop and improvemovement skills and apply them to sporting situations.Students will engage in learning around how physicalactivity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyleand will develop an understanding of a range of waysthat this can be incorporated in to everyday life.Relationships and Sexuality- Introduction to theconcepts of Healthy/Unhealthy relationships andgender diversity and exploring the impacts thatpuberty has on the lives of adolescents.In the theory component of this course, students willstudy a range of relevant health topics enablingstudents to develop a core understanding of the 4components of Health (physical, mental, social andspiritual health). Students will explore, investigate andpropose strategies they can apply to their own liveswhich, providing them with the knowledge andunderstanding required to lead a safe and healthylifestyle.Students engage in a modified Health and PhysicalEducation course. Students selected will participate intwo significant units throughout the year focussing onaspects of Touch Football. Practical and ractical TopicsSemester One: AthleticsBadmintonNetballLifestyle FitnessHockeySemester Two: VolleyballFooty CodesIndigenous & Multicultural GamesSoftballChoice TopicTheory Topics:Health Benefits of Physical Activity- Exploration of theNational Physical Activity Guidelines and howphysical activity can benefit people in regards to theirphysical, mental, social and spiritual health.Mental Health and Wellbeing- Investigation in to theconcept of Positive Mental Health and thedevelopment strategies students can employ toimprove/enhance their own mental healthHEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATIONSPECIAL FOCUS TOUCH FOOTBALLFull YearThis course will be available to students selectedthrough a series of trials in Year 7.CONTENTStudents have the opportunity to be tested usingtalent identification protocols linked to the SouthAustralian Institute of Sport (SASI). Skills andconcepts can be transferred within the extensiveVISTA sport and SSSSA competitions.TOPICS COVEREDTouch Football, Athletics, Fitness and FitnessTesting, Badminton, Softball and Hockey.THEORYHealth Benefits of Physical Activity, Mental Healthand Wellbeing, Alcohol and Other Drugs,Relationships and Sexuality

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookHEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATIONSPECIAL FOCUS GIRLS AFLFull YearInvitation only, with students selected through atrial process (from Year 7 2020).24 girls will be selected and be placed in the sameHomegroup for 2021.CONTENTThis course follows a similar structure to the normalYear 8 Health & Physical Education course, howeverthese students engage in a major focus aroundAustralian Football, through both the theory andpractical components.There is an expectation that students will participatein Statewide Knockout and VISTA Carnivals, whichwill incur excursion costs.THEORY COMPONENT (HEALTH) Health Benefits of Physical Activity (Term 1)Elite lifestyle and training programsMental Health and Wellbeing (Term 2)Mental Health and elite sportspeopleAlcohol and Other Drugs (Term 3)Performance enhancing drugs in AFLRelationships and Sexuality (Term 4)PRACTICAL COMPONENT 2 x 10-12 blocks of AFL4 x 4 week blocks of: Badminton, Volleyball,Athletics and a choice from: Netball, Softball orHockey.

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookYear 8 Compulsory SubjectsHumanitiesGEOGRAPHYHISTORY1 Semester1 SemesterADVICE TO STUDENTSCONTENTThis course will follow the Australian Curriculumand be assessed against the Year 8 AchievementStandards.Students will be required to participate incompulsory field work which could includeengaging in sustainability related projects atCobbler Creek Recreation Park or other localareas within the community.CONTENTThis course will follow the Australian Curriculumand be assessed against the Year 8 AchievementStandards.Students will study two units: Landforms andLandscapes, and Changing Nations.This means students will learn the processes thatshape landforms such as mountains, and thehazards associated with this. They will also studythe significance of landscapes to people.Students will then investigate the changing humangeographies of countries, such as shifts inpopulation distribution. Students will learn abouturbanisation and the related environmental,economic and social effects. This course provides a study of History from theMiddle Ages to the beginning of the Modern Era.This is when major civilisations around the worldcame into contact with each other. Social,economic, religious and political beliefs started tochange significantly, and the modern world beganto take shape.In depth studies include: Medieval Life – The way of life in MedievalEurope, significant events such as theCrusades, and crime and punishments.The Black Death – Living conditions in the14th century plus the causes, spread,symptoms and impacts of this deadlyplague.Shogun Japan – The way of life in MedievalJapan and the political system such as theShogun and the role of the Samurai. The Vikings - The way of life in Vikingsociety, and significant achievements thatlead to the expansion of Viking settlement. Spanish Conquest of the Americas - Thenature of the interaction between theSpanish and the indigenous populations,with a particular focus on either the Aztecsor Incas.

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookYear 8 Compulsory SubjectsLanguagesJAPANESEFull YearCOST: 30 for workbook (compulsory).BEGINNERSADVICE TO STUDENTSStudents are beginning their study of Japanese andtypically have had little prior exposure to the languageand associated culture, or have limited proficiency ofthe language and culture. Students’ textualknowledge developed through English literacylearning, supports the development of literacy inJapanese. Skills in analysing, comparing andreflecting on language and culture in both languagesare mutually supportive.CONTENTStudents are encouraged to speak, listen to, read andwrite Japanese in a range of interactions with theteacher and each other. They use modelled andrehearsed language and gestures in familiar contextsand begin to use the language learnt to express theirown personal meaning. They develop knowledge ofJapanese word order, grammatical features and politeforms of language. They apply this knowledge insimple oral and written texts such as self-introductionsand statements relating to themselves and theirpersonal worlds.Topics may include: Teenage culture in Australia and JapanGeography of Australia and JapanThe Japanese writing system (Hiragana andbasic Kanji)Japanese food/dishesIntroducing self and friendsFamilyMy townMy week (after-school activities, likes anddislikes)Japanese traditional and pop cultureCONTINUERSADVICE TO STUDENTSStudents in this pathway are continuing to studyJapanese, bringing with them an establishedcapability to interact in different situations, to engagewith a variety of texts and to communicate with someassistance about their immediate world and that ofJapanese speakers. They have experience inanalysing the major features of the language systemand in reflecting on the nature of interculturalexchanges in which they are involved.CONTENTStudents work both collaboratively and independentlyin Japanese, exploring a variety of texts includingsongs/raps, and role-plays, with particular referenceto their social, cultural and communicative interests.They make cross-curricular connections and exploreintercultural perspectives and experiences. They usevocabulary and grammar with increasing accuracy,drafting and re-drafting to improve and clarifymeaning.Topics may include: Teenage culture in Australia and JapanGeography of Australia and JapanThe Japanese writing system (Hiragana,Katakana and Kanji)Japanese food/dishesIntroducing self and friendsFamilyMy townMy week (after-school activities, likes anddislikes)Japanese traditional and pop culture

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookSPANISHFull YearENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGEOR DIALECTCOST: 30 for workbook (compulsory).Full YearADVICE TO STUDENTSThis course is available to all students.ADVICE TO STUDENTSThis course is available to students previouslyidentified as learning English as an AdditionalLanguage or Dialect .CONTENTThis course develops an understanding of thelanguage and culture of Spanish speaking countrieswhile focusing on communication skills in writing,speaking, listening and reading in Spanishconversation.Students use a range of sources including textbooks,online music, interactive websites, quizzes, Quizlet,Dualingo and Mivida Loca.Spanish is one of the world’s top 3 used languages. Itis phonetic and easy to learn and has Latin basedconnections to English, French, Italian andPortugese.The main topics centre around communication aboutpersonal information, family and town as well ascompleting a cross curriculum unit.CONTENTThis course will develop communicative competencein written and spoken English, particularly inpreparation for senior school and future employmentopportunities.Students will learn to search for, extract, and analyseinformation from a wide range of text types. Studentswill read widely and write extensively for differentpurposes and audiences and present ideas andopinions on various issues in group discussion andextended talks.Assessment will be based on the completion of arange of tasks, assignments, investigations andprojects.LANGUAGE PLUS (For Identified Students)Topics may include: Personal lifeSchool lifeFamily/petsTownHobbiesHistory and culture of Spain and 2 Spanishspeaking countries including USACultural celebrationsMusic (traditional and modern)Describing wordsIntroducing self and othersMoneySemester 2Students identified as in need of extra literacy supportmay be offered the opportunity to participate in aspecific literacy building class in Semester Two.

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum HandbookYear 8 Compulsory SubjectsMathematicsScienceMATHEMATICSSCIENCEFull YearFull YearCOURSE COST: 40 Maths Pathway Program(compulsory)COURSE COST: 30 for Education Perfect onlinelearning tool (compulsory)COST: Students require a scientific calculator (theCasio fx 82 AU PLUS is recommended 22 GST incl).ADVICE TO STUDENTSADVICE TO STUDENTSIn Year 8 the Mathematics classes are structured sothe students remain with their homegroups.Students will use the

Golden Grove High School 2021 Year 8 Curriculum Handbook Year 8 Compulsory Subjects English ENGLISH Full Year COST: 30 subject charge (compulsory) CONTENT Students will study this subject as prescribed by the Australian Curriculum. They will examine t

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