7–10History 7–10 Syllabus
The new History 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Historical context: In the modern world, people become more involved in global movements such as sustainability, rights, freedom and equality. Australia works with its neighbours and other nations to address these shared goals.
This focus area aligns with:
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Content in Working with historical concepts and skills outlines how historical concepts and skills are to be integrated with all other content in this focus area as part of the process of historical inquiry.
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Engage in the historical inquiry process
Communicate ideas about human rights and freedoms through oral, visual, written or multimodal texts
Rights and responsibilities as students
Rights and responsibilities as members of the community
Key components in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens
People throughout history with limited rights and freedoms
How appropriate and respectful terminology can empower people, including Aboriginal Peoples
The influence of a local and/or international development on changes to rights and freedoms
Experiences of children who were part of the Stolen Generations
The significance of Student Action for Aborigines (SAFA) and the 1965 Freedom Ride
Aspects of Aboriginal Peoples’ fight for an end to racism and discrimination
Key aspects of Aboriginal Peoples’ fight for land rights
A significant event in bringing about positive change in the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal Peoples
The fight for rights and freedoms for ONE other group of people in Australia – either women, people with disability or migrants
Local, state, national or international groups and activities that promote equality
How to communicate preferences, needs and wants
How to communicate when needs are not met
How to communicate when people are unsafe or not being treated fairly
How to get help when there is a problem at home, at school or in the community
Advocacy for rights in a school, local or national context
Local activities or events that promote equality
Ways people participate as citizens in Australian society
The impact of the fight for rights and freedoms on the identity of Aboriginal Peoples
A current event related to rights and freedoms