Year 8 Civics and Citizenship
The Year 8 curriculum provides a study of the responsibilities and freedoms of citizens and how Australians can actively participate in their democracy. Students consider how laws are made and the types of laws used in Australia. Students also examine …
Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Year 8 History
The ancient to the modern world The Year 8 curriculum provides a study of history from the end of the ancient period to the beginning of the modern period, c.650– 1750 AD (CE). This was when major civilisations around the world came into contact with …
Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Year 8 Geography
There are two units of study in the Year 8 curriculum for Geography: ‘Landforms and landscapes’ and ‘Changing nations’. ‘Landforms and landscapes’ focuses on investigating geomorphology through a study of landscapes and their landforms. This unit examines …
Year 8 | Geography | 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
Achievement Standard History Year 8
By the end of Year 8, students recognise and explain patterns of change and continuity over time. They explain the causes and effects of events and developments. They identify the motives and actions of people at the time. Students explain the significance …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Civics and Citizenship Year 8
By the end of Year 8, students analyse features of Australian democracy, and explain features of Australia’s democracy that enable active participation. They recognise different types of law in Australia and explain how laws are made. They identify …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Economics and Business Year 8
By the end of Year 8, students explain how markets operate and recognise why governments may influence the market’s operation. They explain the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in terms of financial and economic decision-making. …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 8 | Economics and Business | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Geography Year 8
By the end of Year 8, students explain geographical processes that influence the characteristics of places and explain how places are perceived and valued differently. They explain interconnections within environments and between people and places and …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 8 | Geography | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACDSEH126
recognising the historic impact of the pictures of Earth taken during the Apollo 8 mission and how they influenced people’s view of the world
Elaboration | ACDSEH126 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum