CURRICULUM HANDBOOK

YEAR 10

2019

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CONTENTS

Introduction 2

Behavioural Expectations 3

Core Subjects 4

English 4

Short Course Literacy 4

Short Course Numeracy 5

Core Mathematics 5

Extension Mathematics 6

Science 7

History 8

Geography 8

Health and Physical Education 9

Electives 10

ABE – Accounting/Business/Economics 11

Athlete Development Program 12

Dance 13

Design Technologies - Metalwork 14

Design Technologies – Food and Textiles 15

Design Technologies - Woodwork 16

Design Technologies - Digital Design & Fabrication 17

Digital Technologies - Mechatronics 17

Digital Technology Solutions 18

Drama

French

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Hospitality 21

Japanese 22

Media Studies 23

Music 24

Outdoor Recreation 25

PPP – Philosophy/Psychology/Politics 26

Practical Arts 27

Rugby League Engagement Program 28

Science Enrichment 29

Visual Arts

Application Form – Athlete Development Program

Application Form – Outdoor Recreation

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

The following information clarifies the curriculum offerings to Year 10 students at Redlynch State College.

All students will study the following Core Subjects:

ENG - English

MAT - Maths

SCI - Science

HPE - Health and Physical Education

Humanities - History / Geography / Civics and Citizenship / Business and Economics

Students also select two elective subjects from the list below:

ABE – Accounting/Business/Economics

Athlete Development Program

Design Technologies – Metalwork

Design Technologies – Food and Textiles

Design Technologies – Woodwork

Digital Design & Fabrication

Digital Technologies – Mechatronics

Digital Technology Solutions

Dance

Drama

French

Japanese

Hospitality

Media Studies

Music

Outdoor Recreation

PPP – Philosophy/Psychology/Politics

Practical Art

Rugby League Engagement

Science Enrichment

Visual Art

Students in Year 10 are to select two elective subjects that they will study for three lessons per week. Please note, due to class numbers and staff availability not all of these elective subjects may run.

Many of our elective subjects require the payment of elective subject charges. These funds support the additional materials required to provide extra opportunities for those students undertaking the subject. Elective subject charges will be invoiced early in the term. Student Resource Scheme contributions are required to be paid at the commencement of the school year. On receiving payment students will be issued with an ID card that will entitle them to collect textbooks from the textbook hire room.

The College runs 20 x 70 minutes lessons per week for Year 10 students. Time allocations for subjects are as follows:

English, Maths , Science 3 lessons per week each

HPE, Humanities 2 lessons per week each

Two electives 3 lessons per week each

RSC - Relationships, Social and Community & Careers 1 lesson per week

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BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS

Redlynch State College is committed to ensuring that all young Queenslanders have a right to, and receive a quality education. Redlynch State College creates a supportive school environment where all people feel respected, safe and committed to learning. A positive learning environment is created by building on quality relationships with students and parents. Our approach to developing responsible behaviour is focused on these relationships and takes place in a caring, supportive environment. We believe that self-control is necessary for children’s welfare and happiness and their ability to function effectively in society. Students are encouraged to manage their thinking and their behaviours and it is expected that they develop self-discipline and take responsibility for their actions. Our behavioural expectations are: These behavioural expectations are embedded in the curriculum and expressed through our

learning outcomes. It is expected that all members of our school community will consistently

display our behavioural expectations in all actions. These behavioural expectations are the

foundation of our Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students.

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CORE SUBJECTS

ENGLISH (ENG)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Satire 2. Novel Study 3. Shakespeare 4. Documentaries – Media Analysis

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Write to a word limit

Utilise figurative language

Persuade an audience

Identify different modes of

documentaries

Create a transformation

Justify opinions

Examine the use of text

conventions

Examination of gaps and silences,

privileging and marginalisation

Analyse a range of texts

Identify persuasive techniques

Experiment with language

features, image and sound in

literary texts

ASSESSMENT

1. Multimodal presentation of a satirical text analysis 2. Analytical Exposition 3. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet transformation 4. Romeo and Juliet Multimodal presentation comparing two modern adaptions of the play 5. Analytical Essay Exam

SHORT COURSE LITERACY (SCL)

Short Course Literacy is recommended for students wanting to study English Communication in year 11/12. Students taking this subject will NOT be eligible to select Board English in Year 11.

UNITS STUDIED

1. Novel Study 2. Personal Informative Report 3. Examining the news 4. Persuasion

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT Comprehension

Spoken presentation skills

Short response writing – sentences and paragraphs

Grammar and punctuation

ASSESSMENT

1. Assignments 2. Speeches 3. Short Response Test

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SHORT COURSE NUMERACY (SCN)

Short Course Numeracy is recommended for students wanting to study Essential Mathematics (roughly

equivalent to the current Prevocational Mathematics course) in year 11. This course can provide

students with 1 point towards their Queensland Certificate of Education. This course will be offered in

Semester 2 only and is by invitation only for those students not succeeding with Core Mathematics.

UNITS STUDIED

1. Personal Identity and Education 2. Work Environment

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Numeracy

Learning

ASSESSMENT

Oral

Learning Journal

Exam

CORE MATHEMATICS (MAT)

Core Maths is a prerequisite for students wanting to study General Mathematics (roughly equivalent to the

current Mathematics A course) in Senior.

Students must be achieving at a C or higher in Core Maths. All students will study CORE Mathematics unless

selected for the Extension Stream.

UNITS STUDIED

1. Financial Mathematics 2. Algebra 3. Measurement 4. Linear relationships 5. Trigonometry 6. Statistics 7. Non-Linear relationships 8. Probability

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Understanding

Fluency

Problem Solving

Reasoning

ASSESSMENT

Term 1 One 70 minute exam reflecting content taught in Term 1 Term 2 Two 60 minute Exams reflecting the content from Term 1 and 2 Term 3 Problem Solving and ModellingTask (over 4 weeks), Two 60 minute exams reflecting

Term 2 and 3 content Term 4 Two 60 minute exams reflecting content from all of Year 10

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EXTENSION MATHEMATICS (XMA)

Extension Maths is a prerequisite for students wanting to study Mathematical Methods (roughly

equivalent to the current Mathematics B course) in year 11.

Students must be achieving a B or higher in Core Maths. This choice must match the recommendation

from the Maths department.

UNITS STUDIED

1. Geometry 2. Algebra 3. Measurement 4. Linear relationships 5. Trigonometry 6. Statistics 7. Non linear relationships 8. Probability

9. Logarithms 10. Finance

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Understanding

Fluency

Problem Solving

Reasoning

ASSESSMENT

Term 1 Two 60 min exams (technology free and technology active) reflecting content from Term 1

Term 2 Two 60 min exams (technology free and technology active) reflecting content from Term 1

and 2

Term 3 Problem Solving and Modelling Task (over 4 weeks), Two 60 min exams (technology free and

technology active) reflecting Term 1, 2 and 3 content

Term 4 Two 60 min exams (technology free and technology active) reflecting content from all of

Year 10

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SCIENCE (SCI)

Students intending to study Senior Science in year 11 must take the relevant pre-requisite subject available

in year 10. Those students not intending to study a science subject in year 11 will complete the CORE

Science units.

Pre-Requisite Courses

1. Senior Chemistry 2. Senior Biology/Marine Science 3. Senior Physics

CORE Courses

1. Chemistry

2. Genetics and Evolution

3. Physics of Motion

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Questioning

Hypothesising

Predicting

Planning and Conducting Investigations

Collecting accurate data

Graphing of data

Safe use of Equipment

Identifying relationships

Evaluating conclusions

Critically analysing secondary data

Problem solving

Analysing patterns and trends in data

Evaluating data

Summarising data

Making Improvements to quality of data

Use of scientific language

ASSESSMENT

Pre-Requisite Courses

1. Data Tests – including short answer and extended response 2. Student Experiments 3. Research Investigations

Core Courses

1. Exams – including short answer and extended response

2. Assignments

3. Experimental design

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students must receive a C standard or better in the relevant Pre-requisite course to meet the

recommendations for Senior Science.

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HISTORY (HIS)

UNITS STUDIED 1. Rights and Freedoms 2. World War II

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Evaluate reliability and usefulness of

primary and secondary sources

Identify key information in sources

Process and synthesise information

from a range of sources for use in

historical argument

Use chronological sequencing

Use historical terms and concepts

Develop text that use evidence from

a range of sources

Communication skills across a range

of forms

Identify and analyse

historical interpretations

Identify perspectives of

people in the past

ASSESSMENT

1. Essay response to historical stimulus 2. Essay Response Exam

GEOGRAPHY (GEG) UNITS STUDIED

1. Geographies of human wellbeing 2. Environmental change and management

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT Collect, select, record and organise

relevant data and geographical

information

Evaluate sources for reliability, bias

and usefulness and represent

multivariable data in a range of

forms

Represent the spatial distribution of

geographical phenomena by

constructing special purpose maps

Use communication techniques that

are appropriate to present findings,

arguments and explanations

Apply geographical concepts and

draw conclusions based on analysis

of data

Make generalisations, inferences,

propose explanations for patterns,

trends, relationships and anomalies

and predict outcomes

Develop geographically

significant questions and

plan an inquiry

Reflect on and evaluate

findings to propose

individual and collective

action

ASSESSMENT 1. Data response exam 2. Extended written response exam

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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (HPE)

UNITS STUDIED

Theory: Organ Donation Prac: Touch Theory: PT yourself Prac: Athletics Theory: Functional movement and Anatomy Prac: Ultimate disc Theory: Tournament Organisation Prac: Netball

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Identify issues and inequities

Plan investigations /activities

Research, analyse and evaluate

Draw conclusions and make decisions

Propose, justify, implement and monitor plans to achieve goals

Promote health and wellbeing, movement capacities and personal development

Create and perform movement sequences by manipulating and combining movement skills and applying movement concepts

Identify risks and apply safe practices

Select and apply positive, respectful and inclusive personal development skills and strategies

Develop controlled, coordinated and efficient movement

Develop teamwork, tactical knowledge and strategic thinking

Use feedback to improve performance

ASSESSMENT

Theory: Action Research Project Prac: Touch Theory: Multimodal Prac: Athletics Theory: Exam Prac: Ultimate disc Theory: Newspaper article for sports column. Prac: Netball

Please note: All practical assessment is continuous throughout the term.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Participation in the practical and theoretical aspects of the course is expected.

Equipment includes:

Stationery, Bucket hat, Running shoes, No jewellery

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ELECTIVES

Students are required to select two elective subjects in Year 10. These electives will be studied for the whole year. Available elective subjects are shown below:

ABE – Accounting/Business/Economics

ADP- Athlete Development Program

DAN -Dance

SHB -Design Technologies – Metalwork

GPH - Design Technologies – Textiles and Nutrition

SHA - Design Technologies – Woodwork

GPH - Digital Design & Fabrication - Graphics

MEC -Digital Technologies – Mechatronics

MME - Digital Technology Solutions - Multimedia

DRA -Drama

FRE - French

HSP - Hospitality

JAP - Japanese

MED -Media Arts

Multimedia

MUS - Music

ORE - Outdoor Recreation

PAR - Practical Art

RLE - Rugby League Studies

ART - Visual Art

Woodwork

Please note that many of our elective subjects require the payment of an elective subject fee. These funds support the additional materials required to provide extra opportunities for those students undertaking that subject. Costs for Electives are shown on the subject selection form and are approximate costs at this stage. These costs may change without notice and Elective subject charges will be invoiced early in term 1.

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ACCOUNTING / BUSINESS / ECONOMICS (ABE)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Nature of Accounting 2. Business Management 3. Introduction to Economics

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Manage financial accounts and records

Audit financial records

Predict future financial outcomes

Manage the four elements of business

Investigate factors that influence business success

Investigate indicators of economic performance and how Australia’s economy is performing

Reflect on the ways that governments manage economic performance to improve living standards Predicting economic performance and predicted standards of living ASSESSMENT

Develop and present a Business Feasibility plan

Extended Research Response

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students can enter several different competitions such as The Stockmarket Game, BLA Business Feasibility competition amongst many.

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ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ADP)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Theory: Training Principals and Program Design Prac: Strength and Conditioning 2. Theory: Sports Career Pathways Prac: Biathlon/Adventure Race 3. Theory: Skill Acquisition Prac: Volleyball 4. Theory: Biomechanics and Video Analysis Prac: Tennis

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Research, analyse and evaluate sporting performance

Identify areas in need of development in own performance and understanding

Propose, justify, implement and monitor plans to achieve goals

Promote health and wellbeing, movement capacities and personal development

Create and perform movement sequences by manipulating and combining movement skills and applying movement concepts

Identify risks and apply safe practices

Select and apply positive, respectful and inclusive personal development skills and strategies

Develop controlled, coordinated and efficient movement

Develop teamwork, tactical knowledge and strategic thinking

Use feedback to improve performance ASSESSMENT

1. Theory: Training Program Analysis Prac: Strength and Conditioning 2. Theory: Feature article Prac: Biathlon/Adventure Race 3. Theory: Exam Prac: Volleyball 4. Theory: Multimodal Presentation Prac: Tennis

Please note: All practical assessment is continuous throughout the term.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Due to the high level of competence and commitment required to complete this course students must submit an application form for the Athlete development Program. Participation in the practical and theoretical aspects of the course is expected. Equipment includes: Stationery, Bucket hat, Running shoes, No jewellery. Subject fee of $50 applies to the course

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DANCE (DAN)

UNITS STUDIED

Semester One: Innovative Dance: Shifting Perspectives – How do the styles and influences of modern dance shape our present and future? Semester Two: Dance Fusions – How do the integration of dance styles and various art forms reflect intent?

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Demonstrate knowledge of the Elements of Dance and Safe Dance Principles

Investigate the origin, history and techniques of contemporary dance and hybrid styles of dance i.e. fusions of hip hop & contemporary dance.

Learn, practise and present their work using genre specific dance vocabulary, expressive and technical skills

Explore genre and styles; contemporary dance, jazz, social dance, ballet, tap, musical theatre, bollywood, street dance, hip hop, folk/ethnic and lyrical dance

Recognise, describe, compare and contrast characteristics of chosen dance styles in relation to their contexts

Explore, select and manipulate dance elements to create movement sequences in various dance styles and genres

Reflect and offer feedback on their own work and that of their peers

View, analyse and respond to dance examples from various genres, including dance for the screen and dance and technology

ASSESSMENT

Performance of Teacher devised contemporary and style hybrid dances

Choreography for solos/pair/small groups in genres such as contemporary and dance hybrids.

Multimodal Presentations

Dance Journal Entries

Short Answer/Extended responses ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students who are involved in the R.A.C.E. Dance Excellence Program are strongly advised to select

Classroom Dance as an elective subject. Students who enjoy dance and identify as individuals with specific

dance abilities (ballet, tap, jazz, highland, acro, contemporary etc.) are also encouraged to select classroom

dance as an elective subject.

Group work is an essential process in dance and as such, skills in communication and sharing of creative ideas

are an asset. Performance opportunities will require rehearsals outside of class time.

Resources needed:

PC - for journal entries, music and self-filming/recording

A4 Fixed Leaf Display Folder

Subject fee of $50 applies to the course

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES – METALWORK (SHB)

UNITS STUDIED

Students will work on projects such as:

Desk Set

Weeder

Chain Breaker

Fish Smoker

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Health and safety in a work shop

Design processes

The use of all forms of hand tools including hacksaws, tin snips and files

Marking and measuring techniques including the use of rulers, scribes, centre punches and vernier callipers

Safe use of workshop machines such as the drill press, spot welder and metal lathe

Fitting and tapping

Using battery operated equipment

Using mains powered equipment

Metal finishing techniques including filing, sanding and painting

ASSESSMENT

1. Practical projects

2. Theory assignments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students will be shown a range of manual skills, they will be encouraged to select the correct tools for each task.

Students must follow safety guidelines at all times

Students must wear covered shoes Subject fee of $160 applies to the course

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES – FOOD AND TEXTILES

UNITS STUDIED

1. Eating well for the future 2. Eating with family and friends 3. Manufacturing methods 4. Garment construction

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Design Process

To develop skills and knowledge of the process used to produce a range of different foods.

To develop an understanding of the influences on the evolution of the Australian cuisine

Develop skills in the non-apparel focus area so as to produce enviro bags

Develop skills in the textile arts focus area so as to produce fabric books

Identify the value of good health and understand some of the major community health concerns influencing that

Investigating “What makes a meal healthy”

Designing & producing healthy, economical meals to prepare for family & friends

Researching historic costume for a particular era. Understanding the elements and principals of design.

Designing Costumes

Producing examples of a number of sewing techniques

Practical experience in following commercial pattern instructions

Production of a wearable garment

ASSESSMENT

1. Practical Cooking Exam 2. Written Test 3. Party plan assignment 4. Continuous practical cookery 5. Research assignment (Costume design) 6. Sewing technique portfolio 7. Practical sewing garment and process journal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students will require an A4 notebook, display folder and a 2 litre sized plastic container with lid.

Safety regulations –Education Department Regulations do not allow students to be in kitchen/textile rooms

unless they are wearing shoes with impervious uppers. Thongs and sandals are unacceptable.

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES – WOODWORK (SHA)

UNITS STUDIED

Students will be working on projects such as:

Acrylic bud vase

Folding camp stool

Folding camp table

Acrylic salad servers

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Design Process

Health and safety in a work shop

The use of all forms of hand tools

How to use a Tenon and Coping saw

Wood finishing techniques

Clamping of wood

Safe use of a chisel

Marking out techniques

Design Process

Use of hammer and nails

Selecting and using wet and dry papers

Polishing acrylic

Using battery operated equipment

Using mains powered equipment

Wood finishing techniques

Acrylic finishing and cutting techniques

ASSESSMENT

1. Projects 2. Assignments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students need to follow safety guidelines

Students will be shown a range of manual skills and some power tools.

They will be encouraged to select the correct tool for each task

Students will gain knowledge of cutting and polishing acrylic

Students need to wear closed footwear

Subject fee of $160 applies to the course

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES - DIGITAL DESIGN & FABRICATION (DDF)

UNITS STUDIED

Digital design

Digital Manufacturing

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

3D views

Orthographic projections

Computer Aided Drawing

Design Process

Cabinet Projections

ASSESSMENT

PRACTICAL

Digitally produced products.

Digitally design products

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students require pencils at every lesson.

Students will need to have a laptop.

Subject fee of $40 applies to the course

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES - MECHATRONICS (MEC)

UNITS STUDIED

Mechatronics' aim is a design process that unifies the following skills required in the STEM industries.

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

ASSESSMENT

These may include:

Projects

Project portfolio

Tests

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Subject fee of $60 applies to the course

Entrepreneurship

Project Management

Design processes

Drone Concepts

Construction

System Automations (Robotics)

Task based engineering

Electrical theory

Designing simple programs

Coding

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS – (DTS)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Privacy 2. Digital Still Imaging 3. Movie Editing 4. Website Creation 5. Parts of a Computer 6. 3D animation

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Design Process

The basics of Adobe multimedia software, such as: Photoshop, Fireworks (website creation), Premiere and After Effects, and 3D animation

The knowledge behind buying the right computer (input, output, storage & processing)

ASSESSMENT

1. Short Response Test 2. Portfolios 3. Products e.g. Web Page, Advertisement 4. Extended Responses: Essays, Research Assignments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stationery required: USB

Subject leads on to Year 11 Information Digital Solution Subject fee of $40 applies to the course

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DRAMA (DRA)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Live performance of Youth Theatre 2. Commedia Dell Arte (Italian comedy) 3. Documentary Drama 4. Radio Plays

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Students will know the different dramatic conventions of a Documentary Drama

Scriptwriting skills in the genre of a radio play

Working as an ensemble cast for the purpose of a live performance

Students will know the Commedia Dell Arte characters (Italian comedy)

Students will know how to review a piece of theatre

Improvisation skills

Group work skills Presenting skills

Responding to Drama skills

Vocal skills for performance

Rehearsal responsibilities

ASSESSMENT

Live ensemble performance of a youth theatre production

Responding exam on the Commedia Dell Arte characters

Improvisation task

Responding review of a Documentary Drama

Scriptwriting a radio play

Presenting radio plays in pairs/groups

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In preparation for the live performances, students will be required to attend out of class time rehearsals i.e. lunchtimes and/or before/after school. Students will also be required to attend a compulsory full dress rehearsal on the weekend prior to the live performances.

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FRENCH (FRE)

COURSE OVERVIEW

In yr10 students students will bring existing knowledge of French language and culture and a range of learning strategies to their learning. This is a period of language exploration, vocabulary expansion and experimentation with different modes of communication (for example, digital and hypermedia, collaborative performance and group discussions). Learners will become more confident in communicating in a wider range of contexts through greater control of language structures and increased understanding of the variability of language use. They will use French to communicate and interact; to access and exchange information; to express feelings and opinions; to participate in imaginative and creative experiences; and to create, interpret and analyse a wider range of texts and experiences. They will use French more fluently, with a greater degree of self-correction and repair. They will reference the accuracy of their language use against a stronger frame of grammatical knowledge, and demonstrate an understanding of language variation and change and of how intercultural experience, technology, media and globalisation influence communication.

UNITS OF STUDY

Unit 1: Food and Shopping: shopping for food in markets, speciality shops and supermarkets

Unit 2: Health and Fitness: aspects of health, injury, stress, and other safety issues

Unit 3: The Good Old Days: the past – how things used to be and the things one used to do

Unit 4: French Media: newspaper reporting and comics in French culture

Unit 5: Love and Other Emotions: relationships and expressing oneself

Unit 6: My Plans for the Future: plans, dreams and careers

ASSESSMENT

Listening Task: Sport & health

Writing Task: At the specialty shop

Reading Task: Reminiscing about the Good Old Days

Speaking Task: Reporting facts

Listening Task: Radio: youth profiles

Writing Task: Asking/Giving Advice

Reading Task: Job adverts

Speaking Task: Job Interview

REQUIREMENTS At this level there is an expectation that students have had some experience with learning French. Those who have not would be expected to commit to extra study to consolidate content covered in grades 8 and 9. Learning a language requires enthusiasm, diligence and patience. Students wanting to learn French must have a positive attitude and actively participate in classroom activities. Homework and independent study outside of school are essential to becoming a successful language learner. Students must have access to computers for the duration of the course of study.

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HOSPITALITY (HSP)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Coffee shop operations 2. Plan coffee shop layout, menu and storage 3. Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs 4. Prepare and serve sandwiches

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Development of basic skills and knowledge to set up a small business.

Development of an understanding of the influences such as marketing, target markets, factors affecting menu choices, legal requirements, health and safety when setting up a cafe

Development of culinary skills in practical cookery to produce a variety of food items suitable for selling.

Development of knowledge and skills to cater for a range of needs including disabilities and dietary requirements

Develop an understanding of influencing factors on food selection such as cost and quality control, labelling and packaging

Develop team work skills to function as part of a work team

Development of customer service skills such as order taking, cash register operations and managing customer complaints

ASSESSMENT

1. Practical Cooking Exam 2. Written Test 3. Continuous practical cookery 4. Coffee Shop folio 5. Continuous prac 6. Folio 7. Practical products – sandwiches 8. Theory test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students will require an A4 notebook, display folder and USB stick.

Safety regulations – Education Department Regulations do not allow students to be in kitchen rooms unless

they are wearing shoes with impervious uppers. Thongs and sandals are unacceptable.

Subject fee of $200 applies to the course

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JAPANESE (JPN)

COURSE OVERVIEW

In yr10 students will bring to their learning existing knowledge of Japanese language and culture and a range of learning strategies. This is a period of language exploration, vocabulary expansion, and experimentation with different modes of communication, for example, digital media, collaborative performance and group discussions. Learners will become more confident in communicating in a wider range of contexts through greater control of language structures and vocabulary and increased understanding of the variability of language use. They will use Japanese to communicate and interact; to access and exchange information; to express feelings and opinions; to participate in imaginative and creative experiences; and to create, interpret and analyse a wider range of texts and experiences. They will sequence and describe events using a range of cohesive devices, and complete communicative tasks that involve planning, performance, collaborative and independent work. They will use language more fluently and with a greater degree of self-correction and repair. They will reference the accuracy of their language use against a stronger frame of grammatical knowledge.

Learners at this level are able to read and write using hiragana, katakana and an increasing number of kanji in all texts. Their writing will become more sophisticated, using connectives and conjunctions, and they will engage with more complex language structures.

UNITS OF STUDY

Unit 1: Let’s Go Shopping: shopping and dining in Japan

Unit 2: Student Exchange: routines and permission giving

Unit 3: I’m Lost: giving and receiving directions, and place names

Unit 4: Sport’s Hero: personal skills, abilities and areas if interest

Unit 5: My Future: plans, dreams and careers

ASSESSMENT

1001 Listening Task: At the Department Store

1002 Written Task: Home Stay

1003 Reading Task: Destinations

1004 Spoken Task: Information Guide

1005 Spoken Task: My Hero

1006 Listening Task: Sport’s Star

1007 Written Task: My Future

REQUIREMENTS At this level there is an expectation that students have had some experience with learning Japanese. Those who have not would be expected to commit to extra study to consolidate content covered in grades 8 and 9. Learning a language requires enthusiasm, diligence and patience. Students wanting to learn Japanese must have a positive attitude and actively participate in classroom activities. Homework and independent study outside of school are essential to becoming a successful language learner. Students must have access to computers for the duration of the course of study.

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MEDIA ARTS (MED)

UNITS STUDIED 1. A picture is worth a thousand words 2. The Effects Of New Media on Society 3. Designing and Producing Short Films 4. Designing and Producing a Music Video

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Constructing a Storyboard (shot size, angle, movement, an accurate representation of what is happening on screen)

Construction of pre-production documents and backwards planning

Filming and editing a VFX safely

Apply prosthetics and VFX make up

Create, setup and design lighting

Analysis and deconstruction of visual Signs and Symbols

Use evaluation and develop evidence based judgments

Structure Essays

Use videogame specific language

Framing, angle and movement use to make specific meaning

Composition (colour use, R.O.T, focus, shape and line)

Setting: manipulating the environment and objects

Lighting: using safe practices to manipulate light intensity and source to make meaning

Use of continuity and discontinuity editing to make meaning

Use of digital grading and colour correcting software sound

Manipulation of diegetic and non- diegetic sound as well as recording to engage with and manipulate the audiences emotional context

ASSESSMENT 1. Design task (Storyboard and Treatment) 2. Production task Individual (1-3 minute short film) 3. Written Essay (400 – 600 words) 4. Designing and producing Music Video Clip Subject fee of $20 applies to the course

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MUSIC (MUS)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Classic Hits

2. The Musical

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Performance skills on guitar, keyboard, voice & chosen instrument

Music literacies including music elements and associated concepts

Understanding the relationships between music elements, concepts

and stylistic characteristics in relation to periods in Music history

Composing music in a variety of styles to suit specific purposes and

contexts using a variety of music software programs

Responding to musical works using musical language (elements, concepts and stylistic characteristics)

Evaluating and comparing music repertoire and other music sources to develop and enhance musicianship

Making judgements to express a music viewpoint as you work

Reflecting on and critiquing your own and other musicians’ work

ASSESSMENT

Performance: as a soloist with a backing track or other suitable accompaniment or as an accompanist to a

solo performer

Composing: select and combine music elements, concepts and stylistic characteristics to create original

works for different contexts in contrasting styles demonstrating a variety of compositional techniques

Musicology: Short response exam and extended response task analysis

Additional Information

Students who intend to enrol in the Senior Music (Year 11/12) must select Classroom Music as an elective

subject for the whole year (recommended pre-requisite for Senior Music 2019).

It is expected students have, and are already learning an instrument (including voice). Students must be willing

and able to bring their instrument to school on the days when they have Year 10 Music.

Students who enjoy music and identify as individuals who demonstrate a high level of natural musical ability may

also apply for a position in the RACE (RSC Arts Course of Excellence) Music Course. Selection is via submission of

an application and audition.

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OUTDOOR RECREATION (ORE)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Theory: Swift water rescue Excursion: Tully River 2. Theory: Mountain Biking Excursion: Atherton Mountain Bike Trail/Smithfield 3. Theory: Expedition Planning & Cooking Excursion: Hinchinbrook Island 4. Theory: Gear making

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Swift water rescue skills

Communication

Care and maintenance of equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

Survival skills: stove design, camp fridge

Mountain bike skills

Knot tying techniques

Team work

Leadership

ASSESSMENT 1. Theory: Supervised written exam 2. Theory: Supervised written exam 3. Theory: Practical Assessment 4. Theory: Project Assessment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Students will be required to attend Camps and practical sessions off campus and may include:

Tully River

Atherton Mountain Bike Trail

Hinchinbrook Island Subject fee of $370 applies to the course

Due to the high level of competence and commitment required to complete this course students must submit an application form.

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PHILOSOPHY / POLITICS / PSYCHOLOGY (PPP)

UNITS STUDIED

1. Philosophy 1. Politics 2. Psychology

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Develop skills of Argument

Recognise, develop and identify logic through fallacies

Explore the philosophy behind a range of issues such as justice, religion and Politics

Recognise, describe, compare and contrast characteristics of democracy and other instruments of governance

Explore the foundations and history of a range of political systems

Analyse patterns of voting and democratic power on governance and International outcomes

Identify role of the brain in cognitive thinking

Explore links between consciousness and sleep Investigate intelligence and emotions ASSESSMENT

Extended Research Response

Extended Response to stimulus exam

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students have the opportunity to engage in a variety of competitions and events (Philosopothon, Constitutional Convention, We Will Remember, Optiminds)

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PRACTICAL ART (PAR)

Practical Arts is a hands-on Visual Art subject that prepares students for the year 11 and 12 senior subject, Visual Arts in Practice. UNITS OF STUDY 1. Mixed Media Drawing 2. 3-D Artforms 3. Painting 4. Printmaking

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Use & manipulate visual language (elements & principles of design in visual art)

Use technical terms for mix media, drawing & painting, printmaking and 3-D artforms

Solve visual problems in design and art making techniques

Use specific processes involved in mix media, painting, drawing and 3-D artforms

Use the Inquiry model to research, develop, reflect and resolve to create artworks

Develop art making skills in 2D & 3D art

Reflect on own and other artists’ works

ASSESSMENT

1. Mixed Media Drawing (including visual diary) 2. 3-D Artwork (including visual diary) & Written Press Release (200-400 words). 3. Painting (including visual diary) & Written Artist Statement (200-400 words). 4. Edition of Prints (including visual diary).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Resources needed:

USB

A4 Visual Diary

2B, 4B 6B pencils

Cost for Guest Artist Workshops will be an additional charge to the elective fee.

Creating art works do require time (during class and at home) and if students fall behind, they may be required to attend outside of class, studio time i.e. lunchtimes and/or after school to complete their pieces. Subject fee of $50 applies to the course

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RUGBY LEAGUE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (RLE)

UNITS STUDIED 1. Theory: Sports First Aid Prac: Rugby League 2. Theory: Careers in Rugby league Prac: Rugby League 3. Theory Performance Enhancing Drugs Prac: Rugby League 4. Theory: Coaching Prac: Rugby League

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Assessing risk

Injury Management

Providing On Field first aid

Resume writing

Sourcing career options

Networking

Long and short term effects of performance enhancing drugs

Use of supplements to support a training program

Planning a training session

Skill acquisition

Training Principles

Core rugby league skills

Attacking and defensive strategies for rugby league

Rugby League game play

ASSESSMENT 1. Theory: Leaguesafe Qualification Prac: Rugby League 2. Theory: Resume and Cover Letter Prac: Rugby League 3. Theory: Product Review Prac: Rugby League 4. Theory: AIS General Principles Qualification Prac: Rugby League

Please note: There will be a course fee of $60 for this subject to cover playing shorts and socks, Leaguesafe Certificate and Transport to Gala Days. Rugby league assessment will be ongoing and based on class sessions as well as performance in various school tournaments.

Subject fee of $60 applies to the course

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SCIENCE ENRICHMENT (SEN)

UNITS STUDIED

Units are determined by students and teacher and may include:

Development of Science Board Games

Sustainable Living

Rollercoaster Physics

Classification

Zoology – behaviour, disease

Specialised Cells

Science Fair

Scientific investigations

Science Fiction

ASSESSMENT

Assessment may include the following:

Experimental Design

Report Writing

Folios of Work

Presentations

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Questioning

Hypothesising

Predicting

Planning and Conducting Investigations

Collecting accurate data

Graphing of data

Safe use of Equipment

Identifying relationships

Evaluate conclusions

Critically analysing secondary data

Problem solving

Analysing patterns and trends in data

Evaluating data

Summarising data

Improvements to quality of data

Use of scientific language

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VISUAL ART (ART) Visual Art is an academic subject, which prepares students for year 11 and 12 level, Visual Art (ATAR - Australian Tertiary Admission Rank).

UNITS STUDIED 1. Mixed Media Drawing & Painting 2. 3D Artforms 3. Printmaking (either monotype / relief / collagraph / intaglio)

CORE SKILLS TAUGHT

Use visual language (elements & principles of design)

Use technical terms for mix media, painting, printmaking & sculpture

Solve visual problems in design and art making techniques in design

Use specific processes involved in mix media, sculpture & painting & drawing

Use the Inquiry model to research, develop, reflect and resolve to create an artwork, creating an experimental folio of work

Develop art making skills in 2D & 3D art

Respond to artists’ works and arts concepts

Reflect on own & other artists’ works

Use & manipulate visual language (elements & principles of design)

ASSESSMENT 1. Mixed Media Folio of Work including visual diary & formative Investigation Task. 2. Sculptural piece including visual diary. 3. Written Responding Task. 4. Edition of Prints including visual diary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Resources needed:

A4 Visual Diary

2B, 4B 6B pencils

Cost for Guest Artist Workshops will be an additional charge to the elective fee.

Creating art works do require time (during class and at home) and if students fall behind they may be required to attend outside of class, studio time i.e. lunchtimes and/or after school to complete their pieces. Subject fee of $50 applies to the course

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REDLYNCH STATE COLLEGE

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, 2019

WRITTEN APPLICATION FORM STUDENT INFORMATION (please print carefully):

FIRST NAME: SURNAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CONTACT PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

FIRST NAME: SURNAME:

HOME NO: MOBILE NO:

EMAIL ADDRESS (please print carefully):

Please provide a copy of the applicant’s most recent report card. Please ensure it provides the applicant’s

results for: Math, English, and Physical Education and includes Effort, Behavior and Attendance data.

Please provide the following

A copy of any certificates or awards related to sport from the past 2 years.

A letter of support from a sporting coach/manager

A paragraph outlining the personal strengths you can offer the ADP program.

Outline your involvement in school sport (TCN/Peninsula, Carnivals, School Teams, Assisting the HPE

department)

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Outline your previous playing experience including club and level of participation

List any coaching or officiating qualifications/experience you may have had

I _____________________________________________ wish to be considered for enrolment into the Redlynch State College Athlete Development Program for the 2019 school year. If successful I agree to adhere to the high expectations and levels of participation expected of Student Athletes enrolled in the program. Student Athlete Signature: Parent/Guardian’s Signature:

Students whose Written Applications are successful will be contacted by -------------------

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND SUPPORTING MATERIALTO HEAD OF DEPARTMENT HPE

POST: ATTN. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT HPE, RSC PO BOX 326, REDLYNCH, 4870 OR

IN PERSON AT THE 7 – 12 ADMIN OFFICE

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REDLYNCH STATE COLLEGE Outdoor Recreation Program, 2019

Expression of Interest Form STUDENT INFORMATION (please print carefully):

FIRST NAME: SURNAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CONTACT PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

FIRST NAME: SURNAME:

HOME NO: MOBILE NO:

EMAIL ADDRESS (please print carefully):

Please provide a copy of the applicant’s most recent report card.

Why do you feel you should be selected for the Outdoor Recreation Program at Redlynch State College?

What skills do you hope to acquire/develop during the Outdoor recreation Program?

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What activities are you currently involved in outside of school that you feel will assist you in the Outdoor

Recreation Program?

Describe the three things you like most about school?

I _____________________________________________ wish to be considered for enrolment into the Redlynch State College Outdoor Recreation Program for the 2019 school year. If successful, I agree to adhere to the high expectations and levels of participation expected of student enrolled in the program. Student Athlete Signature: Parent/Guardian’s Signature:

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND SUPPORTING MATERIALTO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT HPE

POST: ATTN. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT HPE, RSC PO BOX 326, REDLYNCH, 4870 OR

IN PERSON AT THE 7 – 12 ADMIN OFFICE