Oxford Humanities and Social Sciences 7–10

Western Australian Curriculum

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Information about our previous edition

Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences

Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences provides complete coverage for the Humanities – Geography, History, Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship – in one easy-to-use package.* Take a semester-based approach or deliver separate year-long courses.

All Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences series are supported by award-winning digital resources for Secondary School students and teachers on obook assess, Oxford’s premium digital learning platform.

*Please note: Australian Curriculum Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship are covered in a separate resource.

What do teachers say about Oxford Big Ideas?

"The Big Ideas format has improved students engagement with content and improved learning outcomes. An invaluable resource for supporting students with content and engaging activities."

– Samantha Welker, Head of Humanities, Geelong Lutheran College (VIC) on Oxford Big Ideas Humanities 7–10

"The textbook covers all the disciplines in one book, Civics, History, Economics & Geography. The digital teacher and student resources are excellent and widely used."

– Frances Cometti, Melton Secondary College (VIC), on Oxford Big Ideas Humanities 7–10


"A comprehensive text that has allowed for the study of the complete suite of the WA HASS syllabus."

– Head of Humanities & Social Sciences, Fremantle College (WA), on Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences WA 7–10


"It has ensured consistency in information across all classes, yet still allows teachers to tailor lessons as they see fit."

– Head of Humanities and Social Sciences, Belridge Secondary College (WA) on Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences WA 7–10


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Engaging resources for students of all abilities

Focus on inquiry and engagement

Each chapter is structured around key inquiry questions from the curriculum, supporting students and teachers as they adopt an inquiry-based approach to the key learning areas in the Humanities.

Engaging source materials and supporting activities throughout simplify difficult concepts and engage reluctant learners.

Master concepts,
build skills

Stand-alone reference ‘toolkits’ provide complete coverage of all concepts and skills, which are also integrated throughout the text so that students can see them in context.

Experience
award-winning
digital support

obook provides a fully interactive digital version of the Student book with note-taking, highlighting and dictionary support included.

Every obook contains links to additional resources, such as videos, interactive modules and worksheets.

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