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
Stage 4
- HI4-CON-01
describes continuity and change over a period of time in relation to a historical context
- HI4-CPP-01
describes different contexts and perspectives of the past
- HI4-INQ-01
explains the meaning and context of sources as part of a historical inquiry
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 historical inquiry, using information from a range of sources as evidence where appropriate
Sources of evidence supporting theories of the migration of humans and the development of societies around the world
Sources of evidence of ancient societies, including art, iconography, oral tradition, writing, tools and archaeological sites
Sources of evidence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ Histories and Cultures
Foundations of citizenship in antiquity
Western and non-western traditions of historical inquiry
Use of science and technology in historiography and archaeological practices
Terminology related to time, including before common era (BCE) and common era (CE) and concepts such as chronology and periodisation
Ancient sites that have disappeared, been threatened or have been protected and preserved
Different methods of preserving and conserving archaeological and historical remains, including the impact on the management and protection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Cultural heritage sites, objects and Knowledges
The reasons for and impact of the removal of cultural artefacts