The aim of this FREE resource is to support teachers in their delivery of Economics and Business in Year 10. Many teachers have found the content descriptors to be a mix of microeconomics and macroeconomics, with business studies thrown in! As such, creating a program which is engaging and which provides a foundation to Years 11 and 12 is challenging. We hope, therefore, that you will find this course outline more palatable. It is designed to maximise student interest in Economics and Business and provides numerous opportunities for teachers to create a variety of learning experiences. It also contains opportunities for teachers to design meaningful Inquiry Projects into Business. You can download this FREE resource here.
{Year 9 Civics and Citizenship}: Justice and the Courts
Justice and the Courts is designed for the Year 9 Civics and Citizenship unit. The 12-page student resource and teacher presentation slides provides students with engaging and up-to-date case examples pertaining to the issues of justice and the Australian court hierarchy. Teachers will find all materials referenced at the conclusion of the resource for further detail.
The issue of justice undermined is examined through the Chamberlain case which was brought to light once again in early 2017 with the passing of Dr. Michael Chamberlain. The press across the nation once again published numerous articles on the Chamberlain case which 'ended' in 2012 with the issuing of a new death certificate for Azaria Chamberlain. The focus here is on the role of the media. More recent cases are used to illustrate how justice can be undermined when there are excessive court delays or when there is witness tampering. The reference to specific cases will make this resource accessible to students and they will become interested in following the outcome of the cases presented. Please note: the Powerpoint Presentation will be sent to your inbox on purchase of this student resource booklet.
{Year 12 Russia and the Soviet Union}: The February Revolution
Tick 'February Revolution - A Source Study' off your 'to do' list!
This teaching resource on the 100th anniversary of the February Revolution consists of a Source Study with primary and secondary sources.
Eight historical sources provide students with an avenue to sharpen their skills for the Source Study section of the ATAR course examination. The sources come from both key players of the revolution and from historians. As such students will have an opportunity to examine differing points of view or perspectives. A series of questions akin to the those posed in both Units 3 and 4 will be used to elicit higher order thinking. Finally, students are presented with three historians' perspectives on the February Revolution. This should give them an opportunity to address the concept of 'contestability' in history.
This resource can be used in two ways. Firstly, teachers can use it as an avenue for students to conduct a mini investigation into the February Revolution. Secondly, it can be used to consolidate student knowledge and understanding of the Revolution whilst providing students with some practice in addressing source-based questions.
You will find this teaching resource here.
{Year 11 Capitalism - the American Experience}: America, the Beautiful
The first series of lessons are crucial in History as it sets the tone for the year. These first lessons therefore, should always be exciting, collaborative and rigorous. While Australian students often have a good idea of American symbols, they often exist without a historical context. This teaching resource is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamental tenets of American history, beliefs and values, political and economic systems.
This 8-page resource is designed to look like a contemporary magazine and therefore, it is not text-heavy. Students are required to work in groups on a class-based project. To this end, a Teacher Guide is attached to the resource. The Guide provides teachers with a suggestion on how this resource can be used with ICT to challenge students and encourage them to work collaboratively when dealing with difficulties in using new and unfamiliar freeware alongside rigorous content. A sample assessment to evaluate student understanding and literacy skills is also included. For the latest of the Statue of Liberty, read this article by Donald Trump's adviser, Stephen Miller. You can download this resource from the Products page.
{Review}: Capitalism - the American Experience
The Library of Congress creates outstanding teaching materials. 'The Industrial Revolution in the United States' is no exception. Teachers in Western Australia will find this resource invaluable in setting the context for the rise of capitalism in the U.S.A. The resource begins with a two page summary of the industrial revolution and introduces students to the captains of industry. The resource also raises the issues associated with the rise of capitalism such as poor working and living conditions and, child labour. Teachers are provided with an excellent sample of primary sources with which to pose some interesting questions. Questions such as whether the industrial revolution was over by 1919 or whether it continued in the south in the 1930s will provide students with a window into understanding the tentative nature of history. This resource will certainly give students a better understanding of the Progressive Movement which is an important part of the course. You will find the 'Teacher Guide' PDF here and the 'Student Discovery Set' (delivered through iTunes), here.