Unit 1: Water in the World How does access to fresh water shape the way we live, and what happens when it runs low? Through a case study on Fraser Coast’s fresh water access, you’ll uncover the challenges and solutions surrounding one of our most precious resources. Place & Liveability What makes a city truly liveable, and how would you design one from scratch? Using the Designer City App, you’ll step into the role of an urban planner to create your own thriving, sustainable city!
| Unit 1 Assessment Topic 1: Investigation on impact of water availability and scarcity in the Fraser Coast. Topic 2: Design a Liveable city
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Unit 2: Business Opportunities in the Market Place What if you could create a product that not only solves a problem but also makes a positive impact on your community? In this topic, you’ll discover the world of social enterprises and develop the skills to design your very own product idea that could change lives!
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Business investigation
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Geography Year 7 Geography invites students to look at the world with fresh eyes, exploring how water shapes environments, communities and everyday life, and what makes a place liveable, connected and meaningful. Students investigate how people use and value water, how it moves through and changes places, and how decisions about services, spaces and environments influence where people live and how they feel about those places. It is a subject that builds curiosity about the world close to home and far beyond it, helping students think like investigators, ask big questions and better understand the places that shape our lives.
| Economics and Business Year 7 Economics and Business helps students make sense of the real world by exploring how people make choices, how money, resources and work connect, and why businesses exist in the first place. Students begin to understand that every decision has trade-offs, that needs and wants are not always the same, and that successful businesses often grow from creativity, initiative and smart thinking. It is a practical and engaging subject that connects directly to everyday life, helping students see themselves not just as learners, but as future consumers, workers, entrepreneurs and decision-makers in a changing world.
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Unit 3: How Australia’s Government & Legal System Work What does it mean to be an active and informed citizen in Australia’s democracy? In this topic, we’ll explore how our government works, the rights and responsibilities we share, and how we can all play a role in shaping our nation’s future.
| Unit 3 Assessment Assignment – Australian Values, Multiculturalism & Inclusion.
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| Unit 4: Deep Dive into Ancient Australia Journey back tens of thousands of years to the shores of Lake Mungo, where the ancient remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman reveal incredible stories about Australia’s First Peoples and their deep connection to this land. Through their discovery, we’ll uncover clues about one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures and the rich history of humanity in Australia. Ancient Egypt Step back in time to the land of towering pyramids, mysterious mummies, and powerful pharaohs— Ancient Egypt is a civilisation filled with secrets waiting to be uncovered. Together, we’ll explore how this fascinating society shaped the world and uncover the stories hidden in its sands!
| Unit 4 Assessment Topic 1: Research assignment Ancient Australia Topic 2: Research assignment Ancient Egypt
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Civics and Citizenship Year 7 Civics and Citizenship helps students discover how Australia works as a democracy, how laws and government shape everyday life, and how people can play an active role in their community and country. Students explore ideas such as fairness, rights, responsibilities, shared values and cultural diversity, while learning about the Constitution, the legal system and what it means to be an informed and involved citizen. It is a subject that connects directly to real life, giving students the chance to better understand the world around them and see that their voice, choices and actions can make a difference.
| History Year 7 History takes students on a journey into the ancient world, from the deep time history of Australia and the early stories of First Nations Peoples to the rise of ancient societies and the legacies they left behind. Students explore how people lived, what they believed, how power and culture shaped civilisations, and why the ancient past still echoes through the modern world. It is a subject full of mystery, discovery and big ideas, inviting students to investigate evidence, uncover stories from long ago and see history not as a list of dates, but as the unfolding story of humanity.
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CADI Clusters for Humanities and Social Sciences
Informers – Research evidence, analyse issues and communicate informed ideas about people, places, societies and systems. Coordinators – Organise information, plan responses and understand how governments, businesses and communities operate. Innovators – Think critically and develop creative solutions to social, economic, civic and environmental challenges. Linkers – Connect people, cultures, perspectives and services within communities and across the wider world.
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