The order we work through Year 7 HASS, and the Australian Curriculum (version 9) outcomes each topic covers. Click a topic to see its lessons and what each outcome means.
1Deep Time AustraliaAC9HH7K01AC9HH7K02AC9HH7K03AC9HH7K04AC9HH7K05AC9HH7K06AC9HH7K07AC9HH7K08AC9HH7S01AC9HH7S02AC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S08Coming soon
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- Reading: Out of Africa and the first AustraliansAC9HH7K01AC9HH7K02
- Reading: The world's oldest continuing culturesAC9HH7K03AC9HH7K06
- Reading: Living with Country: fire, water and foodAC9HH7K04AC9HH7K05
- Reading: Lake Mungo and caring for heritageAC9HH7K07AC9HH7K08
- Skills: how do we know? Dating and evidence, timelines in deep time, source analysisAC9HH7S02AC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04
- Project: museum display about a significant siteAC9HH7S01AC9HH7S08
Curriculum outcomes
theories and historical interpretations about early human evolution and migration, such as the theory that people moved out of Africa and the causes of migration to other parts of the world, including Australia
theories about the causes and effects of the arrival of early First Nations Australians on the Australian continent and their migration routes across the continent
how First Nations Australians are the world's oldest continuing cultures, displaying evidence of both continuity and change over deep time
how First Nations Australians have responded to environmental processes and changes over time
the technological achievements of early First Nations Australians, and how these developed in different places and contributed to daily life, and land and water source management
the social organisation and cultural practices of early First Nations Australians, and their continuity and change over time
the cultural obligations of First Nations Australians about significant heritage sites, including ancestral remains, material culture and artefacts, and the role of collaboration between First Nations Australians and other individuals and groups to ensure cultural preservation
the different methods and sources of evidence used by historians and archaeologists to investigate early societies, and the importance of archaeology and conserving the remains, material culture and heritage of the past
develop historical questions about the past to inform historical inquiry
locate and identify primary and secondary sources to use in historical inquiry
identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
identify and describe the accuracy and usefulness of primary and secondary sources as evidence
create descriptions, explanations and historical arguments using historical knowledge, concepts and terms that reference evidence from sources
2Ancient EgyptAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S01AC9HH7S02AC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S06AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08On the website
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- Reading 1: How do we know about ancient Egypt?AC9HH7K08
- Reading 2: The gift of the NileAC9HH7K09
- Reading 3: Who's who in ancient EgyptAC9HH7K10
- Reading 4: Gods, death and the afterlifeAC9HH7K11
- Reading 5: Trade, war and peaceAC9HH7K12
- Skill 1: The source box (analysing a source)AC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S06
- Skill 2: Map skills on the NileAC9HH7S02
- Skill 3: Timelines with BCE datesAC9HH7S05
- Skill 4: Writing a PEEL paragraphAC9HH7S08
- Quizzes 1 to 3AC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12
- Project: Pharaoh profile (who was the most significant pharaoh?)AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S01AC9HH7S02AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08
Curriculum outcomes
the different methods and sources of evidence used by historians and archaeologists to investigate early societies, and the importance of archaeology and conserving the remains, material culture and heritage of the past
how the physical, environment and geographical features influenced the development of the ancient society
the organisation and roles of key groups in ancient society such as the nobility, bureaucracy, women and slaves, and how they influenced and changed society
key beliefs, values and practices of an ancient society, with a particular emphasis on one of the following areas: everyday life, warfare, or death and funerary customs
causes and effects of contacts and conflicts within ancient societies and/or with other societies, resulting in developments such as the conquest of other lands, the expansion of trade and peace treaties
the role and achievements of a significant individual in an ancient society
develop historical questions about the past to inform historical inquiry
locate and identify primary and secondary sources to use in historical inquiry
identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
identify and describe the accuracy and usefulness of primary and secondary sources as evidence
describe causes and effects, and explain continuities and changes
identify perspectives, attitudes and values of the past in sources
explain historical interpretations about significant events, individuals and groups
create descriptions, explanations and historical arguments using historical knowledge, concepts and terms that reference evidence from sources
3Ancient GreeceAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08Coming soon
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- Readings: city-states, Athens and Sparta, gods and the Olympics, war with Persia, legacyAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12
- Skills: source box, maps, timelines, PEELAC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S08
- Project: significant Greek (Pericles, Leonidas, Alexander and others)AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08
Curriculum outcomes
the different methods and sources of evidence used by historians and archaeologists to investigate early societies, and the importance of archaeology and conserving the remains, material culture and heritage of the past
how the physical, environment and geographical features influenced the development of the ancient society
the organisation and roles of key groups in ancient society such as the nobility, bureaucracy, women and slaves, and how they influenced and changed society
key beliefs, values and practices of an ancient society, with a particular emphasis on one of the following areas: everyday life, warfare, or death and funerary customs
causes and effects of contacts and conflicts within ancient societies and/or with other societies, resulting in developments such as the conquest of other lands, the expansion of trade and peace treaties
the role and achievements of a significant individual in an ancient society
identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
identify and describe the accuracy and usefulness of primary and secondary sources as evidence
describe causes and effects, and explain continuities and changes
explain historical interpretations about significant events, individuals and groups
create descriptions, explanations and historical arguments using historical knowledge, concepts and terms that reference evidence from sources
4Ancient RomeAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08Coming soon
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- Readings: from village to empire, citizens and slaves, the army, gods and everyday life, the world of the New TestamentAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12
- Skills: source box, maps, timelines, PEELAC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S08
- Project: what did the Romans ever do for us? (legacy argument)AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08
Curriculum outcomes
the different methods and sources of evidence used by historians and archaeologists to investigate early societies, and the importance of archaeology and conserving the remains, material culture and heritage of the past
how the physical, environment and geographical features influenced the development of the ancient society
the organisation and roles of key groups in ancient society such as the nobility, bureaucracy, women and slaves, and how they influenced and changed society
key beliefs, values and practices of an ancient society, with a particular emphasis on one of the following areas: everyday life, warfare, or death and funerary customs
causes and effects of contacts and conflicts within ancient societies and/or with other societies, resulting in developments such as the conquest of other lands, the expansion of trade and peace treaties
the role and achievements of a significant individual in an ancient society
identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
identify and describe the accuracy and usefulness of primary and secondary sources as evidence
describe causes and effects, and explain continuities and changes
explain historical interpretations about significant events, individuals and groups
create descriptions, explanations and historical arguments using historical knowledge, concepts and terms that reference evidence from sources
5Ancient IndiaAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08Coming soon
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- Readings: the Indus valley, the Mauryan Empire, beliefs and society, tradeAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12
- Skills: source box, maps, timelines, PEELAC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S08
- Project: significant individual (Ashoka, Chandragupta and others)AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08
Curriculum outcomes
the different methods and sources of evidence used by historians and archaeologists to investigate early societies, and the importance of archaeology and conserving the remains, material culture and heritage of the past
how the physical, environment and geographical features influenced the development of the ancient society
the organisation and roles of key groups in ancient society such as the nobility, bureaucracy, women and slaves, and how they influenced and changed society
key beliefs, values and practices of an ancient society, with a particular emphasis on one of the following areas: everyday life, warfare, or death and funerary customs
causes and effects of contacts and conflicts within ancient societies and/or with other societies, resulting in developments such as the conquest of other lands, the expansion of trade and peace treaties
the role and achievements of a significant individual in an ancient society
identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
identify and describe the accuracy and usefulness of primary and secondary sources as evidence
describe causes and effects, and explain continuities and changes
explain historical interpretations about significant events, individuals and groups
create descriptions, explanations and historical arguments using historical knowledge, concepts and terms that reference evidence from sources
6Ancient ChinaAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08Coming soon
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- Readings: the Yellow River, dynasties and the first emperor, beliefs and family, the Silk RoadAC9HH7K08AC9HH7K09AC9HH7K10AC9HH7K11AC9HH7K12
- Skills: source box, maps, timelines, PEELAC9HH7S03AC9HH7S04AC9HH7S05AC9HH7S08
- Project: Silk Road trade map, or a significant individual (Qin Shi Huang, Confucius)AC9HH7K13AC9HH7S07AC9HH7S08
Curriculum outcomes
the different methods and sources of evidence used by historians and archaeologists to investigate early societies, and the importance of archaeology and conserving the remains, material culture and heritage of the past
how the physical, environment and geographical features influenced the development of the ancient society
the organisation and roles of key groups in ancient society such as the nobility, bureaucracy, women and slaves, and how they influenced and changed society
key beliefs, values and practices of an ancient society, with a particular emphasis on one of the following areas: everyday life, warfare, or death and funerary customs
causes and effects of contacts and conflicts within ancient societies and/or with other societies, resulting in developments such as the conquest of other lands, the expansion of trade and peace treaties
the role and achievements of a significant individual in an ancient society
identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
identify and describe the accuracy and usefulness of primary and secondary sources as evidence
describe causes and effects, and explain continuities and changes
explain historical interpretations about significant events, individuals and groups
create descriptions, explanations and historical arguments using historical knowledge, concepts and terms that reference evidence from sources
7Water in the worldAC9HG7K01AC9HG7K02AC9HG7K03AC9HG7K04AC9HG7S01AC9HG7S02AC9HG7S03AC9HG7S04AC9HG7S05AC9HG7S06Coming soon
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- Readings: the water cycle, Australia's water, the River Murray, the value of water, drought and floodAC9HG7K01AC9HG7K02AC9HG7K03AC9HG7K04
- Skills: climate graphs, maps, data and graphs, field sketchesAC9HG7S02AC9HG7S03AC9HG7S04
- Project: school water audit (fieldwork) and action planAC9HG7S01AC9HG7S02AC9HG7S05AC9HG7S06
Curriculum outcomes
classification of environmental resources and the way that water connects and changes places as it moves through environments
the location and distribution of water resources in Australia, their implications, and strategies to manage the sustainability of water
the economic, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic value of water for people, including First Nations Australians
the causes and impacts of an atmospheric or hydrological hazard, and responses from communities and governments
develop questions for a geographical inquiry related to a phenomenon or challenge
collect, organise and represent data and information from primary research methods, including fieldwork and secondary research materials, using geospatial technologies and digital tools as appropriate
interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships
draw conclusions based on the analysis of the data and information
identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts
create descriptions, explanations and responses using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms, and reference sources
8Place and liveabilityAC9HG7K05AC9HG7K06AC9HG7K07AC9HG7K08AC9HG7S01AC9HG7S02AC9HG7S03AC9HG7S04AC9HG7S05AC9HG7S06Coming soon
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- Readings: what makes a place liveable, services and facilities, belonging and Country, places for everyoneAC9HG7K05AC9HG7K06AC9HG7K07AC9HG7K08
- Skills: surveys, mapping services, comparing placesAC9HG7S02AC9HG7S03AC9HG7S04
- Project: local liveability survey and a proposal to improve itAC9HG7S01AC9HG7S05AC9HG7S06
Curriculum outcomes
factors that influence the decisions people make about where to live, including perceptions of the liveability of places and the influence of environmental quality
the location and distribution of services and facilities, and implications for liveability of places
the cultural connectedness of people to places and how this influences their identity, sense of belonging and perceptions of a place, in particular the cultural connectedness of First Nations Australians to Country/Place
strategies used to enhance the liveability of a place, including for young people, the aged or those with disability, drawing on studies such as those from Australia or Europe
develop questions for a geographical inquiry related to a phenomenon or challenge
collect, organise and represent data and information from primary research methods, including fieldwork and secondary research materials, using geospatial technologies and digital tools as appropriate
interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships
draw conclusions based on the analysis of the data and information
identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts
create descriptions, explanations and responses using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms, and reference sources
9Australia's democracy and lawsAC9HC7K01AC9HC7K02AC9HC7K03AC9HC7K04AC9HC7K05AC9HC7S01AC9HC7S02AC9HC7S03AC9HC7S04AC9HC7S05Coming soon
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- Readings: the Constitution and three levels of government, our freedoms, how laws are made, courts and the rule of law, Christian and Western heritageAC9HC7K01AC9HC7K02AC9HC7K03AC9HC7K04AC9HC7K05
- Skills: comparing perspectives, writing an argumentAC9HC7S02AC9HC7S03AC9HC7S05
- Project: class referendum or mock parliamentAC9HC7S01AC9HC7S04AC9HC7S05
Curriculum outcomes
the key features of Australia's system of government, including democracy, the Australian Constitution, responsible government and federalism
the characteristics of Australia's democracy, including freedom of speech, association, assembly, religion and movement
the key principles and features of the Australian legal system, including the Australian Constitution, the rule of law and the court system
how Australia's secular democracy and pluralist, multi-faith society draws upon diverse cultural origins, including Christian and Western heritage, distinct First Nations Australian histories and cultures, and migrant communities
how values based on freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity can support social cohesion and democracy within Australian society
develop questions to investigate Australia's political and legal systems, and contemporary civic issues
locate, sort and organise information and data, and ideas from different sources
analyse information, data and ideas about political, legal or civic issues to identify and explain differences in perspectives and potential challenges
explain the methods or strategies related to making decisions about civic participation
create descriptions, explanations and arguments using civics and citizenship knowledge, concepts and terms that reference evidence
10Work, business and moneyAC9HE7K01AC9HE7K02AC9HE7K03AC9HE7K04AC9HE7K05AC9HE7S01AC9HE7S02AC9HE7S03AC9HE7S04AC9HE7S05Coming soon
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- Readings: scarcity and choices, why businesses exist, entrepreneurs, why we work, consumer rightsAC9HE7K01AC9HE7K02AC9HE7K03AC9HE7K04AC9HE7K05
- Skills: reading data, costs and benefitsAC9HE7S02AC9HE7S03AC9HE7S04
- Project: Market Day business planAC9HE7S01AC9HE7S04AC9HE7S05
Curriculum outcomes
why opportunity cost exists as decisions are made to allocate limited resources to meet unlimited needs and wants
the reasons businesses exist and how different types of businesses provide goods and services
characteristics of entrepreneurs and how these influence the success of a business
the reasons individuals work, the types of work they are involved in, and how they may derive an income
the rights and responsibilities of individuals and businesses in relation to consumer and financial products and services
develop questions to investigate a contemporary economic and business issue
locate, select and organise information and data from a range of sources
interpret information and data to identify economic and business issues, trends and economic cause-and-effect relationships
develop a response to an economic and business issue, identifying potential costs and benefits
create descriptions, explanations and conclusions, using economic and business knowledge, concepts and terms and reference information and data from sources