Human society and its environment

In human society and its environment (HSIE), both subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

Students learn specific historical and geographical concepts and skills in history and geography. They also have an opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live through elective subjects in Years 7 to 10 (Stages 4 to 5).

A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:

• research, gather and analyse information
• question and make judgements
• write for a variety of purposes. 

In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. These include:

• Aboriginal Studies
• Ancient History
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Geography
• History Extension
• Legal Studies
• Modern History
• Society and Culture
• Studies of Religion.

Welcome to the HSIE Faculty at Glenmore Park High School.

Human Society and its Environment  has long been recognised as one branch of humanities that allows students to develop an understanding of and an interest in the interactions of people and the physical environments. 

The core subjects of HSIE are Geography and History and these subjects are mandatory for all students from Year 7 until the end of Year 10.

HSIE students are able to gain knowledge, skills and values about geographical issues and tools, civics and citizenship, consumer, financial, legal, business and employment issues that will assist them to make informed decisions to lead productive and successful lives as adults.

The HSIE Faculty also incorporates Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and offers the following:

• Stage 4 - mandatory Italian or Spanish

HSIE elective subjects for junior (Stage 5) students currently include: 

• Commerce 
• Elective History
• Work Studies 
• There is also a future potential for Elective Geography.

Senior (Stage 6) subjects offered in the HSIE Faculty include the following:

Business:

• Business Studies
• Economics
• Legal Studies
  

History:

• Ancient History
• Modern History
• Extension History

Society:

    ​Geography (Senior) 

    ​Society & Culture

with the possible future additions of

• Aboriginal Studies
• Studies of Religion

This broad range of subjects allows senior students to specialise in their areas of human interest as they complete their HSC. 

Students' knowledge, understanding and skills in our HSIE courses are enhanced through extensive field work experiences, academic partnerships, work placements, and participation in the external competitions such as the Australian National Geographic Geography Competition, History Mastermind, Geography in the News and the Law Society of NSW's Mock Trial. 

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