At Earnshaw State College, students study Humanities: a combination of History, Geography, Business and Economics (Years 7, 8 and 9) and Civics and Citizenship.
History is a disciplined process of inquiry into the past that develops students' curiosity and imagination. Awareness of history is an essential characteristic of any society, and historical knowledge is fundamental to understanding ourselves and others. In Geography, students are empowered to shape change for a socially just and sustainable future. Geography inspires curiosity and wonder about the diversity of the world's places, peoples, cultures and environments
It promotes the understanding of societies, events, movements and developments that have shaped humanity from earliest times. Business and Economics provides students with foundational knowledge, allowing them to be fiscally aware and promoting entrepreneurial skills. The Civics and Citizenship curriculum is all about ensuring students have the skills and values to become active and informed citizens. Students will investigate political and legal systems, and explore the nature of citizenship, diversity and identity in contemporary society.
How are the students assessed?
Assessment is conducted through a variety of methods including:
- Research assignment
- Multimodal task
- Examination
- Response to historical sources
- Independent source investigation