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Aboriginal Identity |
5.2 explains ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain their identity 5.3 describes the dynamic nature of Aboriginal cultures 5.4 explains adaptations in, and the changing nature of, Aboriginal cultural expression across time and location |
- describe expressions of traditional cultures in post-invasion contexts, for example the use of musical instruments such as the Yirdaki (didgeridoo, marluk, bamboo) and clap sticks in contemporary musical presentations - recognise the validity and significance of adaptations of cultural expression |
- the use of a combination of pre-invasion and post-invasion adaptations in the expression of culture - the ways in which Aboriginal Peoples celebrate their cultures |
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Aboriginal Autonomy |
5.2 explains ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain their identity 5.3 describes the dynamic nature of Aboriginal cultures 5.4 explains adaptations in, and the changing nature of, Aboriginal cultural expression across time and location |
- analyse examples of the ways in which Aboriginal Peoples exercise their autonomy and how these influence their cultural expression |
- expressions of self-determination and their influence on Aboriginal cultural expression |
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Landscapes and Landforms |
GE4-2 describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE4-4 examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE4-5 discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability |
- investigate the aesthetic, cultural, spiritual and economic value of landscapes and landforms for people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples - investigate ways people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, manage and protect landscapes |
- explanation of the aesthetic value of landscapes and landforms to culture and identity - description of the cultural and spiritual value of landscapes or landforms in different places - assessment of the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledge to the use and management of an Australian landscape or landform |
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Depth Study 1: Investigating the ancient past |
HT4-5 identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources HT4-6 uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations HT4-8 locates, selects and organises information from sources to develop an historical inquiry |
- locate and describe a variety of sources for ancient Australia, eg animal and human remains, tools, middens, art and stories and sites related to the Dreaming - investigate what these sources reveal about Australia's ancient past |
- The nature of the sources for ancient Australia and what they reveal about Australia's past in the ancient period, such as the use of resources |
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Topic 6d: Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples, colonisation and contact history |
HT4-2 describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past HT4-3 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies HT4-4 describes and explains the causes and effects of events and developments of past societies over time |
- describe the key aspects of contact between the Indigenous people and the colonisers - describe and assess the life of ONE of the chosen Indigenous people in contact with the colonisers - recall the nature of early British contact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - describe the differences between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationships to Land and Country |
- The nature of contact following colonisation of the chosen Indigenous people - The nature of British colonisation of Australia |
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Topic 2a: Making a Nation |
HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia |
- use a range of sources to describe contact experiences between European settlers and Indigenous peoples. |
- The extension of settlement, including the effects of contact (intended and unintended) between European settlers in Australia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples |
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Topic 1c: Progressive ideas and movements (1750-1918) |
HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia |
- describe the main features of the chosen idea - assess the short and long term impacts of the idea on Australia and the world - discuss the relevance of the idea today |
- the emergence and nature of key ideas in the period, with a particular focus on ONE of the following: capitalism, socialism, egalitarianism, nationalism, imperialism, darwinism, chartism - the short and long-term impacts of ONE of these ideas on Australia and the world |
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Aboriginality and the Land |
P1.2 explains the consequences of invasion and colonisation for Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples in terms of social justice and human rights P2.2 explains the importance of Country and the interrelationship between Country, culture, economic life and social systems for Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples |
- gather, select and organise information in relation to Aboriginal peoples’ relationship to Country including the Dreaming - present balanced oral and/or written arguments about Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal land management practices and their impact on the environment |
- relationship of Country to peoples, cultures, spirituality, health and lifestyles - Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal land management practices and their impact on the environment |
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Topic B1: Ancient Australia |
AH11-3 analyses the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past AH11-5 examines the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world AH11-6 analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument |
- representations of ancient Australia, for example origins and its longevity - the range of sources and their condition, including: archaeological sources: hunting tools, grinding stones, shell middens, replanting, land farming, scarred trees, carved trees, structures, rock carvings, iconography, human remains oral history and communication: the knowledge of the custodians of the site |