YEAR 7 DISCOVERY COURSES
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 : Head of Science , Mr Gary Foster , gary . foster @ ggs . wa . edu . au or 9377 9259 .
Comfort Zone Challenge
The Comfort Zone Challenge is a dynamic , arts focused program which provides Year 7 students with a broad range of experiences in the arts . It is an introductory course to the techniques and processes pertinent to contemporary arts practice . The program is divided into two parts . One part explores personal growth through multiple intelligences , team-building challenges and anti-bullying tactics , where students learn and discover their own intelligence inclinations , what role they naturally play within teams and develop skills on how to diffuse issues before they arise . The other part builds the students ’ abilities through the various Arts courses such as visual art , music , dance , drama and media .
The initial stages of the course revolve around the students ’ own dominant intelligence and integrating this knowledge into a research assignment . Following this , students have the opportunity to apply their arts skills and knowledge in the form of imaginative , arts-based rich tasks such as creating a design that expresses their individuality , producing a drama act with an important social message and integrating music and movement .
The focus of this Discovery course is :
� To support students to extend out of their comfort zone to enable personal growth � To learn about their intelligence inclinations and how this affects how they learn best � To acquire team-building and group problem-solving skills � Painting , drawing and design skills � Producing and performing dramas that build on social messages � Learning the elements of music and dance .
For additional details about this Arts Discovery course , please contact : Head of Arts , Ms Jane Diamond , jane . diamond @ ggs . wa . edu . au or 9377 9279 .
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