Humanities 1: A narrative approach

Humanities 1: A narrative approach is designed to attract and engage middle years students. The key feature of this level of the series is the use of narrative to deliver content. Students are taken through imaginary journeys and experiences where content is contextualised. While facts and skills are methodically woven into the stories, source material and activities provide a natural extension of the narrative.

Students will acquire rigorous core history, geography and economics/commerce skills through the investigation of authentic sources, materials and diagrams that are strongly related to the gripping narrative content.

CONTENTS
1. Pompeii: Interpreting the past
2. Egypt: Gift of the Nile
3. Greece: Birthplace of democracy
4. Rome: Ancient superpower
5. China: The central kingdom
6. Mapping: Interpreting the environment
7. Endangered species: Saving our future
8. Australian environments: From caves to cities
9. Deserts: Changing landscapes
10. Equatorial rainforests: The lungs of the Earth
11. Our economy: Money matters