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Year 9 Humanities

Ancient History

Core Enrichment Unit

Unit Description

This course investigates the foundations of Western civilisation through a study of the history of one of the great ancient societies — Classical Greece. In Classical Greece students explore the major city-states of Athens and Sparta with a particular focus on the everyday lives of inhabitants, architecture and warfare. They also investigate the concepts and achievements that made Athens the cultural empire that it was in the 5th century BCE. The course concludes with an investigation of the decline of Athens as a power but with respect to the legacy it has provided the Western world – this will include a short unit on the Great Philosophers of Ancient Greece.

 

This elective is designed to benefit students looking towards studying History or other Humanities subjects in either the IB or VCE and fosters valuable skills. 

  • Comprehension and analysis of a range of historical material. 

  • Research and investigative techniques. 

  • Oral and written communication. 

Assessment

  • Representations of Ancient Societies: Analysis Task.
  • The Triumph of Classical Culture: Written and/or Oral Presentation.