In human society and its environment (HSIE), both subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
Students learn specific historical and geographical concepts and skills in history and geography. They also have an opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live through elective subjects in Years 7 to 10 (Stages 4 to 5).
A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:
- research, gather and analyse information
- question and make judgements
- write for a variety of purposes.
In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. These include:
- Aboriginal Studies
- Ancient History
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- History Extension
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Society and Culture
- Studies of Religion.
Head Teacher HSIE: Alison McCulloch
Human society and its environment (HSIE) are the study of how humans interact with the world, how society operates and how it is changing.
The students at Matraville Sports High School learn specific historical and geographical concepts and skills and explore ancient and modern times, war, political movements, physical landforms, ecosystems, and civilisations.
Students actively engage in the process of researching, gathering, and analysing information, and are encouraged to question and exercise their critical thinking skills and make informed judgements.
Both History and Geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10. For more information see Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) syllabus K-10.
In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. For more information see Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) Stage 6.
Students at Matraville Sports High School……excursions/assessments etc
