K–6Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus (2024)

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