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In Stage 1 Society & Culture, students explore and analyse the interactions of people, societies, cultures, and environments. Students learn about the ways in which societies constantly change and are affected by social, political, historical, environmental, economic, and cultural factors. They investigate the significance of factors such as gender, ethnicity, racism, class, and power structures that affect the lives and identities of individuals and groups. Students develop the ability to influence their own future by acquiring skills, values, and understanding that enable them to participate effectively in contemporary society.
Topics covered are taken from the following areas:
At Stage 1, assessments are school based. Teachers make decisions about the extent and quality of the evidence of student learning with reference to the SACE performance standards. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Stage 1 Society & Culture through the following assessment types:
Assessment Type 1: Sources Analysis
Assessment Type 2: Group Activity
Assessment Type 3: Investigation
Students who undertake study in Stage 1 Society & Culture may like to progress on to Stage 2 Society & Culture.
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