Catalyst • Junior Secondary Curriculum • Handbook 2021
Discovery
Course Year 7
Astronomy
This interesting course introduces students to
the study of the history of Astronomy, the unique
characteristics of the Earth, our place in the universe
and our solar system, the characteristics and nature
of space, space travel and the difficulties associated
with space travel. The course also involves a field trip
to the Gingin Gravity Centre and an Astronomy Night
where students will learn how to use telescopes to
look at planets, the Moon, stars, galaxies and the
constellations.
The focus of this Discovery course is:
• The history of Astronomy
• The solar system and universe
• The planets of the solar system
• The relationship between the sun, earth and moon.
• The structure and geology of the earth
• The importance of water
• Exploring space from earth
• Investigating the earth from space
• Rockets and travelling in space – the history of the
“Space Race”.
For additional details about this Science Discovery
course, please contact:
Mr Gary Foster
Head of Science
[email protected]
(08) 9377 9259
Discovery
Course Year 7
Music Concepts and Creation
Music has the capacity to engage, entertain,
challenge, inspire and empower students.
Studying music stimulates imaginative and
innovative responses, critical thinking and aesthetic
understanding, and encourages students to reach
their creative and expressive potential.
Music exists distinctively in every culture and is a basic
expression of human experience. Students’ active
participation in music, individually and collectively,
draws on their own traditions and life experiences.
These experiences help them to appreciate and
meaningfully engage with music practices and
traditions of other times, places, cultures and
contexts. Students do not need to have any prior
experience in Music to achieve well in, and enjoy, this
subject.
• The teaching of a variety of music software
packages (Mixcraft, Sibelius, DJ Pro) to compose
pieces for diverse groupings of instruments across
many different genres and contexts
• The analysis of examples of music across many
genres
• An introduction to basis aural perception and
performance skills
For additional details about this Arts Discovery
course, please contact:
Mr Brad Minchin
Head of Arts
(08) 9377 9285
[email protected]
The focus of Music Concepts and Creation is:
• The study of the world of music composition
through experimentation with the elements of
music (sound, rhythm, melody, harmony and
form)
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