Year 10 History — Ruyton Girls' School

What is this subject about?

In Year 10 History students consider the development of the modern world and Australia’s place in this global context.

Students explore this critical period of social, political, economic, and cultural development including:

The causes of World War II (1939–1945) from the impacts of WWI Peace Treaties or the role of key leaders and ideologies.
The course of World War II (1939–1945), focussing on the European and Asia-Pacific theatres of the war.
The movement for rights and freedoms for Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and the methodologies used by activists to enact change.

These concepts will be explored through the following depth studies:

How will I demonstrate my learning?

Participate in class discussion, excursions, and learning opportunities to ask questions, explore perspectives, and engage in collaboration.
Historical Inquiry- Asking historical questions, engaging in research, and sharing learning in a creative format.
Source Analysis - Identifying the origin, context, content, and purpose of primary and secondary sources.
Historical Writing - Developing historical arguments using knowledge, concepts, and terms from a variety of sources to support your claims.
End-of-Semester Examination

Possible VCE Pathways in this Learning Area