11–12Modern History 11–12 Syllabus
The new Modern History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Modern History Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
The following options are suggestions only. Teachers may develop their own options to support student interests and abilities. Students may explore one option, part of an option or elements of the content as appropriate.
- The Age of Enlightenment
- The French Revolution
- The Age of Imperialism
- The Industrial Age
- The First World War
- The Age of Decolonisation
A personal milestone that has brought about change
How things have changed in society over time
New ideas can lead to change
New ideas can lead to tensions between groups
Actions that can be taken to solve personal problems or local community issues
Actions that have been taken throughout history in response to tensions
A significant individual or group that has led to a new idea
A significant individual or group that has led the opposition to a new idea
Ways in which individuals or groups can gain power
How a new idea had a positive impact on one or more groups of people
How a new idea had a negative impact on one or more groups of people
How individuals and groups have had different ways of responding to new ideas
How tensions have been resolved
Short, medium and/or long-term impact of a change
How new ideas can lead to permanent change
Appreciation of the impact of history on modern life