K–6Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus
The new Human Society and its Environment K−6 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the 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 1
- HS1-ACH-01
describes interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and Country
- HS1-GEO-01
describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information
Identify how Aboriginal Country is represented in a range of contexts
Describe ways in which Aboriginal Peoples use Knowledge of land, water and sky Country in everyday life
Recognise Aboriginal Peoples’ responsibility to Country can incorporate physical, spiritual and Cultural connections
Locate the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world
Locate Australia in relation to hemispheres, oceans, continents and neighbouring countries using physical maps, political maps and globes
Describe the features of Australian urban, rural and remote places and communities by comparing images
Locate Australian states, territories and capital cities using political maps
Describe reasons people are connected to places across the world by collecting and organising data in lists, tables or picture graphs
Distinguish Aboriginal Country from Torres Strait Islander Places using language maps
Observe and describe natural and human features of Australian rivers, lakes, beaches and oceans by collecting and representing data
Locate and describe freshwater and saltwater bodies in Australia
Describe the unique features of the Great Barrier Reef using Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary
Compare the ways people use water environments in Australia by posing questions to collect data
Explain how people can use and care for water responsibly
Identify ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples value water Country and Place
Research the work people do in the community to help others by conducting surveys and representing data
Participate in the school or local community by caring for places and others
Describe local, state and national symbols and emblems used in Australia and the people, places and groups they represent
Identify how community, cultural, religious or social celebrations and commemorations held in Australia contribute to a shared sense of identity
Explain the benefits of participating in communities