Big Ideas Humanities & Social Sciences 9 WA Curriculum Skills & Activities Book

Conti, Woodard, Rees , Breadsell

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OUP Australia and New Zealand
20 January 2020

General & world history; Historical geography; Physical geography & topography; Educational material

Series: Oxford Big Ideas Humanities & Social Science

Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences Western Australian Curriculum Skills and Activities Books are full-colour write-in Student workbooks supported by integrated digital resources. Designed to prepare students to enter ATAR-level HASS studies with confidence, they provide syllabus coverage and scaffolded skill development for Years 7-10 HASS students in Western Australia. Each Student workbook has been written by expert Western Australian authors and features a range of recent, local case studies, practice source analysis and engaging skills-based activities, plus revision sections for each of the four subject areas. Closely aligned to syllabus content, they support not only students using the market-leading Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences Western Australian Curriculum series, but also users of other HASS resources seeking additional opportunities for revision and extension. Key featuresEach Student workbook covers all four subject areas (History, Geography, Economics and Business, and Civics and Citizenship) and includes a range of innovative features:

Glossary grab provides a space for students to record key terms and encourages students to develop their understanding of key terminology as they learn.

Word wizard engages students' literacy skills using key terminology from the unit of study.

Skill school explicitly focuses on building key skills in each subject area.

Analysis ace develops students' confidence in analysing sources in each subject area.

Case cracker enables students to develop and practice skills in context using engaging case studies.

Writing winner develops essential HASS writing skills, from taking notes and referencing sources to constructing essays and using data.

Fun finish engages students with fun tasks, including designing and drawing, group activities, working with their hands and thinking innovatively.

Skills survey concludes each section with a self-assessment checklist for students to rate their confidence using essential HASS skills.

Revision remedy offers students a range of skills-based multiple-choice and short-answer questions designed to consolidate learning.

Integrated digital resourcesEach Student workbook comes complete with access to an exciting range of integrated digital material, including interactive maps, timelines and activities; videos; weblinks; auto-marking quizzes; a world statistics database; and other digital resources designed to enhance learning.

By: Conti, Woodard, Rees, Breadsell, McCarthy
Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand
Country of Publication: Australia
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9780190323257
ISBN 10: 0190323256
Series: Oxford Big Ideas Humanities & Social Science
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 20 January 2020
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children's (6-12)
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Publisher's Status: Active

PART 1: GEOGRAPHYChapter 1: The Geography toolkit Chapter 2: Growing food Word wizard: Match thatSkill school: Interpreting and creating a cross sectionAnalysis ace: Interpreting geographic information systemsCase cracker: Using the PQE method to interpret geographical dataWriting winner: How to: Plan a fieldwork reportFun finish: Where does your food come from? Chapter 3: Food securityWord wizard: Cash in your word bankSkill school: Analysing topographic mapsAnalysis ace: Interpreting geographical dataCase cracker: Comparing farming methodsWriting winner: How to: Weigh up pros and consFun finish: Geographic infographic Chapter 4: An interconnected worldWord wizard: Word ladderSkill school: Explaining connection to place using maps and imagesAnalysis ace: Comparing maps with satellite imagesCase cracker: Investigating travel using patterns on choropleth and topographic mapsWriting winner: How to: Interpret variablesFun finish: Being a global citizen Chapter 5: The effects of global connectionWord wizard: This or thatSkill school: Examining graphs and predicting change over timeAnalysis ace: Interpreting complex choropleth mapsCase cracker: Understanding spatial patternsWriting winner: How to: Evaluate your dataFun finish: Top tourism trends Skills survey: GeographyRevision remedy: Geography PART 2: HISTORYChapter 6: The History toolkit Chapter 7: The making of the modern world Word wizard: Code crackerSkill school: Synthesising your researchAnalysis ace: Analysing maps as historical sourcesCase cracker: Investigating cause and effectWriting winner: How to: Compare perspectives of different historiansFun finish: A revolutionary invention Chapter 8: The Industrial RevolutionWord wizard: Fill in the blanksSkill school: Evaluating the usefulness of sourcesAnalysis ace: Identifying and analysing different perspectivesCase cracker: Analysing continuity and changeWriting winner: How to: Conduct a historical inquiryFun finish: Industrial jobs Chapter 9: World War I (1914-1918)Word wizard: Match thatSkill school: Developing your hypothesisAnalysis ace: Analysing propaganda postersCase cracker: Analysing cause and effectWriting winner: How to: Perfect your TEEL paragraphFun finish: Women and the war effort Skills survey: HistoryRevision remedy: History PART 3: ECONOMICS AND BUSINESSChapter 10: The Economics and Business toolkit Chapter 11: Understanding the economyWord wizard: Word puzzleSkill school: Understanding the economyAnalysis ace: Comparing economic dataCase cracker: Problem-solving in actionWriting winner: How to: Write about economic dataFun finish: Campaigning in the international market Chapter 12: Managing financial risks and rewardsWord wizard: Sequencing the textSkill school: Understanding cause and effectAnalysis ace: Applying economic reasoning to sourcesCase cracker: Analysing contemporary causes of business managementWriting winner: How to: Break down a prompt and write an introductionFun finish: Don't be fooled! Chapter 13: The changing work environmentWord wizard: True or falseSkill school: Creating a resume to enter the workforceAnalysis ace: Analysing innovative marketing campaignsCase cracker: Understanding the role of technologyWriting winner: How to: Proofread and planFun finish: Fifty years' difference Skills survey: Economics and BusinessRevision remedy: Economics and Business PART 4: CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIPChapter 14: The Civics and Citizenship toolkit Chapter 15: Government, democracy and the citizen Word wizard: Word searchSkill school: Understanding the consequences of political actionsAnalysis ace: Analysing the reliability of political sourcesCase cracker: Understanding the difference between fact and opinionWriting winner: How to: Investigate political conceptsFun finish: Create your own party Chapter 16: Australia's legal systemWord wizard: CrosswordSkill school: Researching the key features of WA's legal systemAnalysis ace: Analysing court casesCase cracker: Evaluating both sides of an argumentWriting winner: How to: Research and construct an essayFun finish: Mock trial Skills survey: Civics and CitizenshipRevision remedy: Civics and Citizenship Glossary grab

Leo ContiLeo Conti is the President of the Geographical Association of Western Australia. He worked as an author on the Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences Western Australian Curriculum 7-10 Student books. Leo currently works as the Head of HASS at Ballajura Community College in Perth, and as a senior lecturer at the University of Notre Dame. Kirstin WoodardKirstin Woodard is a currently working as a History teacher at Applecross Senior High School in Perth. Kirstin has experience teaching ATAR-level History, as well as Years 7-10 History and Geography.Annie ReesAnnie Rees has been teaching HASS in independent schools in Perth since 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), with a major in Business Studies and a minor in Humanities and Social Sciences. A passionate Business and Economics teacher, she has experience teaching Years 7-10 HASS, as well as Business Management and Enterprise ATAR.Ashley BreadsellHaving taught since 2007, Ashley Breadsell is an experienced HASS teacher. Ashley has taught ATAR-level Geography, as well as Years 7-10 HASS. Ashley currently works at Mandurah Catholic College, where she held the position of Assistant Head of Learning Area HASS in 2014, 2017 and 2018.Siobhan McCarthySiobhan McCarthy has experience teaching ATAR-level Politics and Law, as well as Years 7-10 HASS. Prior to teaching, Siobhan studied Law, Political Science, Languages and History. Most recently, Siobhan has worked at Prendiville Catholic College in Perth.Haylie PepperHaylie Pepper is currently working as a Civics and Citizenship specialist at Perth College. Prior to teaching, Haylie worked as a laywer. She has experience teaching ATAR-level Politics and Law, as well as Years 7-10 HASS.