Social Science

Year 7 Deadly Disasters.
“How do cultures respond to disasters, what impact do disasters have on communities and how might they impact the future”?
Learning intentions –

• Understand the ways in which people respond to disasters and explore the consequences of decisions made.
• Identify how people can be better prepared in the event of a disaster
• Research and present an investigation on a disaster, its impact and the consequences of peoples actions.

Year 8: The Wonders of Ancient Civilisations
Ancient Civilisations – how do the cause and effect of past events impact and shape the present?

Learning intentions –

• Understand how cultural practices reflect and express people’s customs, traditions and values
• Identify how the ideas and actions of people from the past have a significant impact in shaping the present.
• Understand how places influence people and people influence places
• Identify how events have cause and effect