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
- HI5-CON-01
accounts for continuity and change over a period of time in relation to a historical context
- HI5-CPP-01
accounts for different contexts and perspectives of the past
- HI5-INQ-01
assesses the value and limitations 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 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
The formation and structure of the United Nations
The origin and significance of the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Australia’s involvement
The emergence of the Cold War, including the influence on popular culture
Rise of movements for civil, political, social, cultural and economic rights in Australia and globally
The contribution of migrants to Australia post-World War II
New technologies as a driver for change
Emerging awareness of environmental and sustainability issues