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 5
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 process of historical inquiry.
Loading...Evaluate and use relevant historical concepts and skills
Engage in historical inquiry, integrating information from a range of sources as evidence where appropriate
Create written texts to analyse historical concepts related to Federation and the First World War (WWI)
Factors that contributed to the development of democracy in Australia
Differing perspectives and key developments leading to Federation in Australia
Reasons for Australia’s involvement in WWI
Passing of the War Precautions Act 1914
The features of the Australian Constitution, including federalism, the division of powers and separation of powers
Protection of workers’ rights including the role of trade unions and the function of the Immigration Restriction Act 1901
Role of the Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902 in the advancement of women’s rights
The Australian response to WWI, including the Gallipoli Campaign, as a catalyst for the development of a national identity
Battles in which Australians fought in WWI
Australia’s civic action and humanitarian response during WWI
Federal election campaigns and voting rights during WWI as a demonstration of the democratic process
Debates on conscription and the war effort through the process of referendums and plebiscites as democracy in action
The impact of Federation and WWI on different groups in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants and women
Continuity and change of NSW governance structure
Nature, commemoration and perspectives of the Anzac legend