Northern Territory Studies of Society and Environment curriculum framework and student outcomes
Reflections of a Nation: the History and Design of our National Capital has been designed to highlight relevant curriculum profiles for secondary school students up to Year 10.
Band 4 - Studies of Society and Environment
Strand |
Outcomes |
Indicators |
Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
Social Systems and Structures |
4.1 Time Continuity and Change Analyse significant ideas, people and movements that have shaped societies. |
research and analyse information about the lifestyles at the time of Federation represent and analyse significant events in Australia's past and explain how they have impacted on Australia today compare and contrast key features in the heritage of Australia and other nations investigate and report on key themes in the history of the modern period |
Choosing the Site of the National Capital (unit 1) Choosing the Site of the National Capital (unit 1) A Capital Competition (unit 2) Walter Burley Griffin Research Poster (unit 3) National Capitals Worldwide What's in a Name? (unit 4) |
4.4 Values, Beliefs and Cultural Diversity Research and describe the diverse interpretations and reactions of individuals/groups to the impact of major events in Australia and how this cultural diversity contributes to the identity of a society. |
analyse events which have impacted on developing a sense of identity in individuals, communities and groups, eg. what it means to be Australian examine and identify the role of media/ICT in representing or omitting a range of viewpoints |
A Time for Federation (unit 1) A Capital Competition (unit 2) Walter Burley Griffin Research Poster (unit 3) National Perceptions (unit 4) What's in a Name? (unit 4) |
Band 5 - Studies of Society and Environment
Strand |
Outcomes |
Indicators |
Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
Social Systems and Structures |
5.1 Time Continuity and Change Analyse how past forces and events have shaped contemporary communities. |
research and report on significant events and ideas which have shaped Australian society |
The Figures of Federation (unit 1) A Time for Federation (unit 1) A Capital Competition (unit 2) Walter Burley Griffin Research Poster (unit 3) What's in a Name? (unit 4) |
5.4 Values, Beliefs and Cultural Diversity Critically evaluate the cultural and social structures, values and beliefs of communities and groups that impact and influence behaviour. |
identify and document historical influences on present and future Australian identity/identities make judgments about the impact of media/ICT in informing public opinion on an issue |
The Figures of Federation (unit 1) A Capital Competition (unit 2) Walter Burley Griffin Research Poster (unit 3) National Perceptions (unit 4) A National Attraction (unit 5) Commemoration in the Capital (unit 5) |
