Overview
The Humanities and Social Sciences are the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic, business, legal and political contexts. This learning area has a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and considers the challenges that may occur in the future. It plays an important role in assisting students to understand global issues, and building their capacity to be active and informed citizens who understand and participate in the world.
The Humanities and Social Sciences subjects in the Australian Curriculum provide a broad understanding of the world we live in, and how people can participate as active and informed citizens with high-level skills needed now and in the future. They provide opportunities for students to develop their own personal and social learning, and to explore their perspectives as well as those of others.
At Innisfail State College, students studying Humanities and Social Sciences will develop the ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change. This requires an understanding of the key historical, geographical, legal, political, economic, business and societal factors involved, and how these different factors interrelate.
Subjects Offered
Innisfail State College has a wide variety of subjects on offer for all students from years 7-12. The following subjects are offered by the Humanities department. The junior and senior subject selection books provide further information on the Humanities subjects.
Additional Opportunities
- Field excursions and camps
Head of Department
Sarah Maley Rebecca Topp
Junior Humanities Senior Humanities
samon0@eq.edu.au btopp12@eq.edu.au