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
Students investigate at least ONE option from:
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient India*
- Ancient China*
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
At least ONE depth study option to be chosen from a non-western option (marked with an *).
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
Create written texts to explain historical concepts related to ancient India
Significance of geographical context and natural features for the development of ancient Indian society
Origin myths and legends from ancient India
Key events within the chronology of ancient India
The political systems and administration of ancient India
The daily life of men, women and children in ancient India
Features of ancient India’s social structure: the caste system
The significance of religion or key beliefs in ancient India
The actions and significance of a chosen individual in the Mauryan or Gupta empires
The causes and effects of contact and conflicts within ancient India and/or with other societies
The impact of ancient India’s historical and cultural legacy