Letter to the local government – ABOVE
Students were presented with a geographical challenge associated with the use of a beach in their local area. Students researched the nature and causes of the issue, explored differing viewpoints and formulated possible solutions. They presented their …
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Letter to the local government – AT
Students were presented with a geographical challenge associated with the use of a beach in their local area. Students researched the nature and causes of the issue, explored differing viewpoints and formulated possible solutions. They presented their …
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References & Appendices
Australian Curriculum and Assessment Reporting Authority (ACARA) F–10 Curriculum. www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/mathematics/curriculum/f-10 (viewed November 2014) www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/science/curriculum/f-10 (viewed November 2014)www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/technologies/design-and-technologies/curriculum/f-10 (viewed …
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Government scavenger hunt – ABOVE
Students completed a scaffolded internet research task. They were provided with a sequence of links to teacher-curated on-line resources housing the answers to specific questions. Students recorded their answer to each question on a digital worksheet …
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Government scavenger hunt – AT
Students completed a scaffolded internet research task. They were provided with a sequence of links to teacher-curated on-line resources housing the answers to specific questions. Students recorded their answer to each question on a digital worksheet …
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Unit 2: Sustainable places Geography
This unit examines the economic, social and environmental sustainability of places. While all places are subject to changes produced by economic, demographic, social, political and environmental processes, the outcomes of these processes vary depending …
Unit 2: Sustainable places | Geography | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 1: Understanding the Modern World Modern History
This unit examines developments of significance in the modern era, including the ideas that inspired them and their far-reaching consequences. Students examine TWO topics, including at least ONE study of a development or turning point that has helped …
Unit 1: Understanding the Modern World | Modern History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 3: Modern Nations in the 20th century Modern History
This unit examines the characteristics of modern nations in the 20th century; the crises that confronted nations, their responses to these crises and the different paths nations have taken to fulfil their goals. Students study the characteristics of TWO …
Unit 3: Modern Nations in the 20th century | Modern History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Consumer and financial literacy: Year 4
The diverse circumstances in which children grow up influence their needs, wants, perceptions and behaviours related to financial and consumer matters. Typically, at age eight to nine, parents regulate how children manage their needs and wants within …
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Consumer and financial literacy: Year 5
The diverse circumstances in which children grow up influence their needs, wants, perceptions and behaviours related to financial and consumer matters. Typically, at age 10 to 11, children can discriminate between their needs and wants and make simple …
Consumer and financial literacy: Year 5 | Year levels | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Consumer and financial literacy: Year 6
The diverse circumstances in which children grow up influence their needs, wants, perceptions and behaviours related to financial and consumer matters. Typically, at age 11 to 12, children can discriminate between their needs and wants and they independently …
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Consumer and financial literacy: Year 8
The diverse circumstances in which children grow up influence their needs, wants, perceptions and behaviours related to financial and consumer matters. Typically, at age 13 to 14, young people are given more responsibility as their roles in family and …
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Consumer and financial literacy: Year 10
Young people grow up in diverse circumstances. At age 15 to 16, there is a divergence in young people’s sophistication in relation to financial management attitudes. Unique family circumstances strongly influence young people’s notions of their future …
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Outdoor learning: Years 9 and 10
Students at this stage In these years, students typically develop a deeper understanding of, and reasons for, codes of conduct in outdoor recreation activities. They explore more adventurous activities as a way of exploring self and nature, and apply …
Outdoor learning: Years 9 and 10 | Year levels | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Year 4 HASS
How people, places and environments interact, past and present The Year 4 curriculum focuses on interactions between people, places and environments over time and space and the effects of these interactions. Students gain opportunities to expand their …
Year 4 | HASS | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Year 6 HASS
Australia in the past and present and its connections with a diverse world The Year 6 curriculum focuses on the social, economic and political development of Australia as a nation, particularly after 1900, and Australia’s role within a diverse and interconnected …
Year 6 | HASS | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Year 7 Civics and Citizenship
The Year 7 curriculum provides a study of the key features of Australia’s system of government and explores how this system aims to protect all Australians. Students examine the Australian Constitution and how its features, principles and values shape …
Year 7 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Year 9 Civics and Citizenship
The Year 9 curriculum builds students’ understanding of Australia’s political system and how it enables change. Students examine the ways political parties, interest groups, media and individuals influence government and decision making processes. They …
Year 9 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Year 10 Civics and Citizenship
The Year 10 curriculum develops student understanding of Australia’s system of government through comparison with another system of government in the Asian region. Students examine Australia’s roles and responsibilities within the international context, …
Year 10 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Year 8 Economics and Business
The Year 8 curriculum gives students the opportunity to further develop their understanding of economics and business concepts by exploring the ways markets – including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander markets – work within Australia, …
Year 8 | Economics and Business | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum