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
Year 12
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 nation during a specific period or elements of the content as appropriate.
- Australia 1918–1949
- China 1927–1949
- Cuba 1940–1991
- Indonesia 1945–2004
- Iran 1945–1989
- Japan 1904–1937
- Russia and the Soviet Union 1917–1941
- United States 1919–1941
The differences and similarities between power and authority
People with authority in personal contexts
Ways to demonstrate an awareness of power in personal contexts
When it is legitimate to question authority
When it is appropriate to comply with authority
Geographical features of the selected nation
Social and cultural features of the selected nation
Leaders of the selected nation
Characteristics of leaders of the selected nation
Political and economic features of the selected nation
Chronology of significant events for the selected nation
An event that has shaped the selected nation
A major development during the period of the selected nation
A major world event that occurred leading up to and during the period for the selected nation
Consequences of major world events on the selected nation during the period
Features of the nation that have stayed the same
Features of the nation that are a reflection of change
Factors contributing to change in the nation
Features of a particular change that occurred in the selected nation during the period
Impacts of the change on the selected nation during the period
Features of a particular conflict during this period
Significant individuals from the selected nation and their achievements or impacts
Different perspectives held by groups involved in change or conflict
Different interpretations of events or developments for the selected nation