Human Society and its Environment is the study of how humans interact with the world, how society operates and how it is changing. Through the study of HSIE, students develop the skills to prepare them to participate as informed citizens actively and responsibly in the contemporary world.
Geography (Years 7 and 9)
At Tempe High School, Mandatory Geography is studied in Year 7 (Stage 4) and Year 9 (Stage 5/RoSA).
Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. It is a rich and complex discipline that integrates knowledge from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to build a holistic understanding of the world. Through the study of Geography, students are encouraged to question why the world is the way it is, reflect on their relationships with and responsibilities for the world and propose actions designed to shape a socially just and sustainable future.
Geography Fieldwork
History (Years 8 and 10)
At Tempe High School, Mandatory History is studied in Year 8 (Stage 4) and Year 10 (Stage 5/RoSA).
History is a disciplined process of inquiry into the past that helps to explain how people, events and forces from the past have shaped our world. It allows students to locate and understand themselves and others in the continuum of human experience up to the present. History provides opportunities for students to explore human actions and achievements in a range of historical contexts. Students become aware that history is all around us and that historical information may be drawn from the physical remains of the past as well as written, visual, and oral sources of evidence.
For further information about these courses, please refer to HSIE K–10 syllabuses and Years 11–12 syllabuses available on the new NESA website or contact the HSIE Faculty Tempe High School.
