Year 9

2019

Knowledge is StrengthHe Mana to- te Ma- tauranga

KARAMU HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE BOOKLET

YEAR 9 COURSE INFORMATIONThis booklet provides you with information on the Year 9 Curriculum to be offered at Karamu High School in 2019.All schools are required by the New Zealand Curriculum to offer students each of the following seven Essential Learning Areas.

• English • Mathematics• Science• Social Studies• Physical Education and Health• Technology• The Arts

In addition, it is recommend that students also study a language. Karamu High School offers both Japanese and Te Reo Maori.It is part of Karamu High School’s Policy that all Year 9 students will study Oral Communication for one term. This study provides essential communication skills for life.

Full details are on the

following pages

YEAR 9 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Students at Year 9 take all the Compulsory Courses and choose eight Option Subjects from the list below.

ESSENTIAL LEARNING AREAS CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS

English Mathematics & Statistics

Science Social Studies

Physical Education

All of these subjects are compulsory

Health Oral Communication

These subjects are both compulsory

Japanese

Te Reo Maori

Students are encouraged to take a Language

A Language will be studied as two of the eight options

Then choose from the following

DVC Food Innovation Product Design

Fashion and Textile Design Digital Technology

Visual Arts Dance Drama Music

Extension Music Media Studies

Business Studies

YEAR 9 OPTION CHOICEStudents choose from ONE of the Option choices below:-

JAPANESE or

TE REO MAORIand

6 further Subjects

8 Subjects

OR

EITHER

ENGLISH EssentialLearning

Areas

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 English• Reading a variety of texts for enjoyment

and understanding• Writing in a variety of styles• Listening carefully and responding• Learning and thinking• Discussion and debating skills• Presenting and explaining information

in visual forms

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 English• Reading for a purpose and enjoyment• Writing creatively, formally and as a

response to text• Listening and responding• Speaking in front of an

audience

Cost: None

Year 10English

Level OneEnglish

Level TwoEnglish

Level ThreeEnglish

Level OneLiteracy

Level OneEnglish

Pathways

Level TwoEnglish

Pathways

Level ThreeEnglish

through Film

Level OneAccelerate

English

Year 9English

Mathematics and Statistics

Level One Mathematics

Level OneExtended

Mathematics

Level Two Mathematics

Level ThreeCalculus

Level Two Mathematics

with Statistics

Level One Mathematics

Pathways

Year 9 Mathematics

Year 10Mathematics

Level One Numeracy

Level Three Statistics

MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Mathematics and Statistics• How to solve number problems involving fractions, decimals and

percentages• How to use measurement devices and formulae to solve

problems• How to use statistical methods to explore data• How to use algebra to generalise patternsTOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Mathematics• Number• Algebra• Geometry

• Shape and Space• Statistics and

Probability

Cost: $20 for Homework resource book or online programme

Science

Compulsory Subject Science is a compulsory subject at Year 9, 10 and 11.

A group of accelerate students is selected to study towards a full NCEA Science course

from Year 10. In Year 11 these students specialise in Level One Physics, Chemistry and

Biology.

At Year 12 and 13 students can specialise in one or more of the Science subjects.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Science Appreciate that Science is a way of explaining the world

Ask questions, find evidence and explore simple models

Begin to use a range of scientific symbols and vocabulary

Explore various aspects of an issue and make decisions about possible actions

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Science Life Cells and Microscopes

Ecology

Light and Sound

Pushes and Pulls

Structure of Matter

What's Chemistry

Costs associated with Year 9 Science: Ecology field trip $10 approximately

NCEA Level OneAccelerate

Science

Level Two Chemistry

Level Three Chemistry

Level Three Physics

Level Two Physics

Year 9 Science

Level OneScience

Year 10 Science Level Three

BiologyLevel Two Biology

Level Two ScienceLevel One Science

Pathways

SCIENCE

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Science• Appreciate that Science is a way of explaining the world• Ask questions, find evidence and explore simple models• Begin to use a range of scientific symbols and vocabulary• Explore various aspects of an issue and make decisions about possible actions

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Science• Being a Scientist• Kai in the Bay• Crashing Concepts• Everyday Chemistry• Sky Above• Adaptions• Survivor Science

Cost: $10 for Ecology field trip

Level TwoGeography

Level ThreeGeography

SOCIAL STUDIES

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Social Studies• An understanding of the world we live in• A knowledge of current events• Mapping and graphing, and interpretation of resources• The ability to work co-operatively and independently• Research and presentation skills• Written communication• Critical thinking• Become computer literate

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Social Studies• Savage Earth - Causes and effects of disasters• Exploration and Innovation - Early Maori and European

explorers to NZ• People and Power - Government systems & leadership from

around the world

Cost: $20 Savage Earth Field Trip

Year 9Social Studies

Year 10Social Studies

Level OneHistory

Level TwoHistory

Level TwoTourism

Level ThreeTourism

Level ThreeHistory

Level OneGeography

Physical Education

Compulsory Subject Physical Education is a compulsory subject at Year 9 and 10

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Physical Education The ability to interact with others and work together

Development of motor skills, knowledge and understanding about movement

The knowledge, understandings, skills and attitudes needed to enhance personal

well-being and physical development

Listening and applying information

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Physical Education Motor skills

Swimming

Throwing

Hitting skills – Badminton

Fitness

Ball control – Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball and Netball

Climbing

Gymnastics

Kapa Haka

Video analysis

Costs associated with Year 9 Physical Education: None

Uniform: Students are required to wear the Karamu High School Physical Education Sports Uniform.

Year 9 - 10 Physical Education

Level One Physical Education

Level OneSport

Level Two Physical Education & Outdoor Pursuits

Level TwoSport

Level ThreePhysical

Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Physical Education• The ability to interact with others and work together• Development of motor skills, knowledge and understanding

about movement• The knowledge, understandings, skills and attitudes needed to

enhance personal well-being and physical development

• Listening and applying information

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Physical Education• Motor skills• Swimming• Throwing• Hitting skills – Badminton• Fitness• Ball control – Rugby,

Basketball, Volleyball and Netball

• Climbing• Gymnastics• Kapa Haka• Video analysis

All Students are required to wear the Karamu High School Physical

Education Uniform

Health

Compulsory Subject Health is a compulsory subject in Year 9 for two terms

At year 10 students have Health for one hour a week

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Health

Relating to others

Decision making

Making healthy and safe choices

Self-reflection

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Health Hauora, attitudes and values

Personal Identity: Feeling good about ourselves and others

Communication

Sexuality

Keeping ourselves safe - Smoking

Costs associated with Year 9 Health: $10.00 for paper resources

Year 9Health

Year 10Health

ORAL COMMUNICATION

HEALTH

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Health• Relating to others• Decision making• Making healthy and safe choices• Self-reflection

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Oral Communication• The ability to learn to express themselves with clarity, confidence and courtesy in

personal, social and public situations• The ability to speak in front of an audience

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Health• Hauora, attitudes and values• Personal Identity: Feeling good about ourselves and others• Communication• Sexuality• Keeping ourselves safe - Smoking

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Oral Communication• Give a talk presenting a point of view or give a demonstration• Tell a story• Read aloud from a passage in a book• Perform a role play

Oral Communication

Compulsory Subject Oral Communication is a compulsory subject at Year 9.

All students will have two terms of Oral Communication.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Oral Communication

The ability to learn to express themselves with clarity, confidence

and courtesy in personal, social and public situations

The ability to speak in front of an audience

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Oral Communication

Give a talk presenting a point of view or give a demonstration

Tell a story

Read aloud from a passage in a book

Perform a role play

Students will be assessed by an examiner from the New Zealand Speech Board at the end

of the 6 month course.

Costs associated with Year 9 Oral Communication: $35.00

Year 9Oral Communication

Cost: $10 for paper resources

Cost: $35

Business Studies

Option Subject Business Studies is an option subject at Year 9 and 10

Business Studies incorporates some Accounting and Economics up to Level Two.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Business Studies Individual work skills

Negotiating and decision making

Interviewing and writing questionnaires

Teamwork and collaboration

Writing skills

Planning a budget

ICT

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Business Studies Topics will be chosen from the following:-

Advertising and Marketing techniques

Scarcity and consumer choice

An applied business activity: Business planning

Personal and Business Accounting

Budgeting/ Savings

Costs associated with Year 9 Business Studies: None

Year 9 BusinessStudies

Year 10BusinessStudies

Level OneBusinessStudies

Level TwoBusinessStudies

Level ThreeBusinessStudies

BUSINESS STUDIES

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Business Studies• Individual work skills• Negotiating and decision making• Interviewing and writing questionnaires• Teamwork and collaboration• Writing skills• Planning a budget• ICT

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Business Studies

Topics will be chosen from the following:-• Advertising and Marketing techniques• Scarcity and consumer choice• An applied business activity: Business planning• Personal and Business Accounting• Budgeting/ Savings• Consumer rights and responsibilities

OptionSubjects

Cost: None

Japanese

Option Subject Languages are an option but you are encouraged to take one Language. At Year 9 Japanese counts as two of the required eight option subjects.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Japanese:

Basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese

An understanding of another culture

Working co-operatively

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Japanese: Daily life in Japan

Japanese greetings

A self-introduction in Japanese

Numbers in Japanese

The Japanese classroom

Japanese culture – calligraphy, food and anime

Hiragana – one of the Japanese alphabets

Costs associated with Year 9 Japanese: None

Year 9 Japanese

Year 10Japanese

Level OneJapanese

Level TwoJapanese

Level Three Japanese

JAPANESE

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Japanese• Basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese• An understanding of another culture• Working co-operatively

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Japanese• Daily life in Japan• Japanese greetings• A self-introduction in Japanese• Numbers in Japanese• The Japanese classroom• Japanese culture – calligraphy, food

and anime• Hiragana – one of the Japanese

alphabets

Cost: None

Te Reo Maori

Option Subject Languages are an option but you are encouraged to take one Language. Maori Performing Arts is also available as an option at NCEA Level One, Two and Three.

At Year 9 Te Reo Maori counts as two of the required eight option subjects.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Te Reo Maori Basic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening

Working co-operatively

To participate in Maori concepts

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Te Reo Maori Mihi – Greetings and farewells

Language structure

Basic vocabulary

Maori history and customs

Maori arts and crafts

Costs associated with Year 9 Te Reo Maori: None

Year 9 Te Reo Maori

Year 10 Te Reo Maori

Level One Te Reo Maori

Level Two Te Reo Maori

Level Three Te Reo Maori

Level One Maori

Performing Arts

Level Two Maori

Performing Arts

Level Three Maori Performing

Arts

TE REO MAORI

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Te Reo Maori

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Te Reo Maori• Mihi – Greetings and farewells• Language structure• Basic vocabulary• Maori history and customs• Maori arts and crafts

• Basic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening

• Working co-operatively• To participate in Maori concepts

Cost: None

DVC (Design and Visual Communication)

Option Subject DVC is one of the Technology subjects that Year 9 and 10 students can choose from

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 DVC Problem solving skills

Showing initiative

Ability to be innovative and creative

The ability to take responsibility for my own learning

The ability to learn independently

Topics I will cover in Year 9 DVC Basic skills of sketching, rendering and technical drawing

Designing my ideal bedroom

Draw in perspective

Draw floor plans

Designing architecture

An architectural design project

Costs associated with Year 9 DVC: $13.00

Year 9 DVC

Year 10DVC

Level OneDVC

Level TwoDVC

Level ThreeDVC

DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION (DVC)

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 DVC• Freehand drawing• Instrumental (technical) drawing• Perspective drawing• Architectural drawing• Sketchup and Photoshop• Creativity and innovation

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 DVC• Creative drawing and communication• Chair design• Dream room design• Architectural design project

Cost: $13

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 DVC• Freehand drawing• Instrumental (technical) drawing• Perspective drawing• Architectural drawing• Sketchup and Photoshop• Creativity and innovation

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 DVC

FOOD INNOVATION

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Food Innovation• Problem solving• Group work and co-operative skills• Creativity and innovation• Techniques and processes in food production

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Food Innovation• Food safety• Design, develop and produce an original frozen dessert

Cost: $20 - all food is provided by the school

Year 9Food

Innovation

Year 10Food

Innovation

Level OneHospitality

Level TwoHospitality

Level ThreeHospitality

Level OneFood and Nutrition

Level TwoFood and Nutrition

Level ThreeFood and Nutrition

Year 9Product Design

Year 10Product Design

Level OneProduct Design

Level OneBuilding Industry

Level TwoProduct Design

Level TwoBuilding Industry

Level TwoAutomative

Level ThreeProduct Design

Level ThreeBuilding Industry

PRODUCT DESIGN

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Product Design• To use tools and machines in the workshop safely• To use digital prototype tools such as laser cutters• Design and problem solving• Creativity and innovation• Shaping, forming, joining and finishing methods

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Product Design• Construction skills activities• Taonga or accessory design and construction• Product design project

Cost: $20

Year 9Fashion & Textile Design

Year 10Fashion & Textile Design

Level OneFashion & Textile Design

Level TwoFashion & Textile Design

Level ThreeFashion & Textile Design

FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Fashion and Textile Design

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Fashion and Textile Design

• Sewing machine licence• Bag design and construct• Toy design and make

• Creativity and innovation• Sewing techniques• Basic pattern making

• Knitting, felting, embroidery

Cost: $20

Computing  

 

 

 

 

Option Subject Computing is one of the Technology subjects Year 9 and 10 students can choose from.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Computing • Standard operating and file management procedures • Ethical behaviour and how to be safe within a digital technology environment • The ability to be innovative and creative • Showing initiative

• A quick look at a variety of applications

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Computing • Word processing

• Spread-sheets – entering data, manipulating data, creating graphs from the data

• Presentations – creating high impact slideshows

• Desktop publishing

• File and folder management

• Using the Internet efficiently

• Introduction to Photoshop if time allows

• Introduction to coding in Scratch

Costs associated with Year 9 Computing: None

   

Year 9 Digital

Technology

Year 10 Digital

Technology

Level One Digital

Technology

Level Two Digital

Technology

Level Three Digital

Technology

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Digital Technology• Innovative and creative use of a range of applications, eg Photoshop• HTML coding practice

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Digital Technology• Cyber safety• Programming• Layout for design and web publishing• Game creation

Cost: None

VISUAL ARTS

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Visual Art• Artistic ability• Creativity and innovation through new Artworks• Ability to work to dead-lines and relate to others• Ability to generate and develop ideas

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Visual Art• Drawing looking at proportion, tonal

aspects and composition.• Design and Photography Project• Pacific Arts through Printmaking• Sculpture• Colour theory and Painting• Understanding of artists and artworks in

context

Cost: $15

Year 9Visual Arts

Year 10Visual Arts

Level OneVisual Arts

or Level One Digital Arts

Level TwoSculpture

Level ThreeSculpture

Level TwoPrintmaking

Level ThreePrintmaking

Level TwoPainting

Level ThreePainting

Level TwoDesign

Level ThreeDesign

Level TwoPhotography

Level ThreePhotography

Dance

Option Subject Dance is one of the Arts subjects Year 9 and 10 students can choose from. It will give a

solid foundation in both the practical performance aspects and the theoretical areas of

dance.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Dance:

To further develop confidence and discipline

Ability to work in a group

Creativity

Improve my fitness level

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Dance: Choreography techniques

Use the Dance elements to extend dance skills

Explore different styles of dance

Creating dances that express images, ideas and feelings

How dance can be used for different purposes in a variety of contexts

Ballet, Hip hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Social Dance, Cultural Dance, Theatre Dance

Costs associated with Year 9 Dance: $10.00

Year 9 Dance

Year 10 Dance

Level One Dance

Level Two Dance

Level Three Dance

DANCE

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Dance• Develop confidence and discipline• Ability to work in a group• Creativity and self expression• Improve my fitness level• Improve co-ordination

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Dance• Dance & choreography techniques

• Use the Dance elements to extend dance vocabulary

• Explore different styles of dance - Ballet, Hip hop, Theatre Dance, Jazz, Contemporary• Create dances that express images, ideas and feelings

Cost: $10

Level OnePerforming Arts

Technology

Year 9Drama

Year 10Drama

Level OneDrama

Level TwoDrama

Level ThreeDrama

Level TwoPerforming Arts

Technology

Level ThreePerforming Arts

Technology

DRAMA

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Drama• Techniques of voice, movement,

gesture, and facial expression• Group co-operation• The ability to be innovative and

creative• The ability to show initiative• Develop self-confidence and leadership• Basic performance techniques

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Drama• Use Drama techniques in improvisation• Use Drama elements and conventions in

a devised drama• Develop and present a drama

Cost: $10

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Dance• Develop confidence and discipline• Ability to work in a group• Creativity and self expression• Improve my fitness level• Improve co-ordination

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Dance

Cost: $10

MUSIC

EXTENSION MUSIC

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Music

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Extension Music• Further develop ability on musical instruments• Develop an understanding and appreciation of

music of various styles• Further develop rhythmic skills• Creativity and initiative• Develop aural awareness and musical theory skills

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Music• Introduction to and instruction on the Keyboard, Guitar and Drums• Introduction to reading and writing music• Creation of music individually and in groups

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Extension Music• Improve aural skills of rhythm, melody and chords• Develop performing skills on a range of instruments• Develop creative composition skills• Research projects based on musical styles

and the students own instrument

• Develop ability on musical instruments• Develop an understanding and

appreciation of music of various styles• Develop rhythmic skills

• Ability to work in a group• Develop music notation

and reading skills

Cost: $20

Cost: $20

Students must play an instrument to approximately Grade one level.(This is equivalent to

one year private tuition)

Music

Option Subject Music is one of the Arts subjects students can choose from in Year 9 and 10.

Students can only do one of Music and Music Extension. Please carefully read the entry

criteria for both Music and Music Extension.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Music To develop ability on musical instruments

To develop an understanding and appreciation of music of various styles

To develop rhythmic skills

Ability to work in a group

Creativity and initiative

To develop music notation and reading skills

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Music

Introduction to and instruction on the Keyboard, Guitar and Drums

Introduction to reading and writing mMathematics and Statisusic

Creation of music individually and in groups

Entry requirement for Music All students may take Year 9 Music

Costs associated with Music: $20.00

Year 9 Music

Level One

Music Year 10 Music

Level Two

Music

Level Three Music

Year 9 Music

Extension

Year 10 Music

Extension

Media Studies

Option Subject: Media Studies is one of the Arts subjects students can choose from in Year 9 and 10. You

will have the opportunity to explore both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject.

Skills I will learn and develop in Year 9 Media Studies

Creativity and innovation

Initiative

Working co-operatively

Planning and processing

Techniques involved in making a film

Topics I will cover in Year 9 Media Studies An introduction to Media Studies Introduction to Film Language Study of a Film Working as a group to make a short film

Costs associated with Year 9 Media Studies $10.00

Year 9 Media Studies

Year 10 Media Studies

Level One Media

Studies

Level Two Media

Studies

Level Three Media

Studies

MEDIA STUDIES

SKILLS I will learn and develop in Year 9 Media Studies• Creativity and innovation• Initiative• Working co-operatively• Planning and processing• Techniques involved in making a film

TOPICS I will cover in Year 9 Media Studies• An introduction to Media Studies• Introduction to film language• Study of a film• Working as a group to make a short film

Cost: $10

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Karamu High School Windsor Avenue, Hastings 4122, New Zealand

Postal address PO Box 346, Hastings 4156

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