Stage 5 HSIE Overview
At J J Cahill Memorial High School we have chosen to semesterise Stage 5 History and Geography. This has given us the capacity to build the skills and knowledge required for future study. By dedicating time to each subject we ensure that students are equipped with deep knowledge and deep understanding of content which leads to high expectations and a marked growth in engagement in classrooms. This decision has been carried through Stage 4 HSIE as well in order to create 21st Century Learners and prepare students for Stage 6 study.
Commerce
Commerce provides the knowledge, skills, understanding and values that form the foundation on which young people make sound decisions on consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues. Students gain greater competence in problem-solving and decision-making by evaluating the range of consumer, financial, business, legal and employment strategies. 100 or 200 hour courses are available.
Geography
In Stage 5 Geography, students build on their knowledge from Stage 4 about the features and characteristics of places and environments. They begin to analyse the connections between different people, places and environments explaining patterns of human societies. Students also compare changing environments and suggest reasons for and possible consequences of these changes.
History
By the end of Stage 5, students describe, explain and assess the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia. They sequence and explain the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia. Students must study overviews, core topics and one option per year.
