HUMAN SOCIETY & ITS ENVIRONMENT: Geophraphy & History
Geography
The objectives and outcomes of the Geography Syllabus are based on courses of study across Kindergarten to Year 6. The organisation of content for the stages in primary school is as follows:
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All Stages |
Students develop proficiency in using geographical skills, concepts and tools throughout all units of work. |
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Early Stage One (Kindergarten) |
Places |
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Stage One (Years 1 & 2) |
People and Places |
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Stage Two (Years 3 & 4) |
People, Places & Environments |
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Stage Three (Years 5 & 6) |
People, Places & Environments of the World |
The Geography outcomes of this syllabus will be taught in terms 3 and 4.
History
The outcomes, concepts and skills of the History Syllabus are based on courses of study across Kindergarten to Year 10. The organisation of content for the stages in primary school is as follows:
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All Stages |
Students develop proficiency in using historical skills, concepts and tools throughout all units of work. |
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Early Stage One (Kindergarten) |
Personal and Family History |
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Stage One (Years 1 & 2) |
The Past and the Present |
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Stage Two (Years 3 & 4) |
Australian History: Community and Remembrance, First Contacts |
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Stage Three (Years 5 & 6) |
Australian History: Colonial and National |
This term in History, Kindergarten will learn about:
Personal and Family Histories
This unit will run over two terms. The focus of Term 1 is on the student’s own family. We will explore who are the people in their family, what names they are called by, their birthplace and how they are related to the student. Students will gain an understanding of how a family tree visually represents the people in their family.