FLE1 Humanities

SEMESTER long (1 OR 2)

purpose

Humanities is the subject that helps you make sense of the world you live in, how power has shaped history, how democracy runs, and why population and cities keep changing. It is not just about the past; it is about understanding the world you’ll be navigating for the rest of your life! As a citizen, voter, employee and consumer. 

In FLE1 Humanities, students will continue to develop their skills in the humanities learning area as they investigate an empire or expansion, develop personal financial literacy skills, learn about civic processes and participating in the democracy, explore the ways that Australia and other nations have changed as a result of urbanization and immigration. 

Units of Work 

Empires and Expansion: 

Students will explore how empires and civilisations have shaped the world through expansion, governance, cultural influence, and conflict. By investigating a historical empire or age of expansion, students will develop a deeper understanding of how power operated in different parts of the world and at different times. Students will use historical thinking skills such as analysing cause and consequence, recognising continuity and change, and understanding different perspectives. They will also practice using evidence to support their findings and explore the lasting legacies on people, cultures, and place around the world. 

Mo Money, Mo Problems: 

Students will explore how financial decisions affect everyday life by stepping into a realistic adult scenario in choosing a graduate job, researching income, and building a personal budget to balance income, expenses, savings and lifestyle choices. Students practise key economic skills such as identifying opportunity cost, evaluating consequences, and making informed choices whilst learning about how Australia’s taxation system works, understanding the rights and responsibilities of different business’ and you as a consumer and recognising how to avoid personal financial scams. 

Laws and Citizens: 

Students will learn about the ways in which citizens can participate in democracy and law-making in Australia, and draw comparisons to other countries. Students will practice making reasoned and informed decisions for different methods of civic participation and engaging in democratic decision-making processes. They will also explore civic and legal issues from different perspectives/ OR They will also learn to consider issues from multiple perspectives, critically evaluate different viewpoints, and understand how diverse perspectives shape society.

Changing Nations: 

Students investigate the process of urbanisation and how this can create issues for the sustainable future of Australia’s cities. Students will investigate the specific impact of climate change and other geographical phenomena, as well as how this can impact on the decision to emigrate to Australia.