Introduction
Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and STEM education have become the focus of considerable political, industry and media commentary. Widespread concern about Australia’s performance in STEM disciplines and take-up of STEM careers …
Introduction | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges
Many teachers commented on the unanticipated benefits for their students from their involvement in the STEM Connections project. The development of general capabilities, such as Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Capability, was overwhelmingly …
Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Report Findings: Qualitative Data
Participating schools were asked to report against the project aims as part of their evaluation. This section provides a summary of their responses and outlines additional benefits of the project.
Report Findings: Qualitative Data | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Consumer and financial literacy: Numeracy
The Numeracy capability strongly supports the development of consumer and financial literacy by equipping students to use mathematics in their everyday lives. Numeracy supports the development of the following dimensions of consumer and financial literacy. Approximate …
Consumer and financial literacy: Numeracy | General capabilities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Food and fibre: Years 5 and 6
In Years 5 and 6, students develop their ability to pose questions and solve problems, make informed decisions and act responsibly. Curriculum continues to draw on students’ growing experience of community and the wider world to develop their understanding …
Food and fibre: Years 5 and 6 | Year levels | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Consumer and financial literacy: Personal and social capability
Personal and Social Capability has an important role in developing consumer and financial literacy in young people, equipping them with the knowledge, understanding, skills and dispositions needed to engage in a range of consumer and financial situations. …
Consumer and financial literacy: Personal and social capability | General capabilities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Consumer and financial literacy: Information and Communication Technology Capability
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability supports students to acquire the knowledge, dispositions and skills to use ICT effectively, appropriately and safely in a range of real-world consumer and financial contexts. The ICT Capability …
Consumer and financial literacy: Information and Communication Technology Capability | General capabilities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Geography - Years 9 and 10
Geography Year 9 The effects of people’s travel, recreational, cultural or leisure choices on places, and the implications for the future of these places (ACHGK069) Geography Year 10 The human induced environmental changes that challenge sustainability …
Geography - Years 9 and 10 | Human-nature relationships | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Sustainability - Years 9 and 10
World views that recognise the dependence of living things on healthy ecosystems, and value diversity and social justice, are essential for achieving sustainability. Field studies provide an excellent opportunity to develop and practice the skills to …
Sustainability - Years 9 and 10 | Human-nature relationships | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Foundation
The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions. The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Australia is …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Foundation | Understanding respect | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 1 and 2
The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions. The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Australia is …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 1 and 2 | Understanding respect | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 3 and 4
The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions. The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Australia is …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 3 and 4 | Understanding respect | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 5 and 6
The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions. The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Australia is …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 5 and 6 | Understanding respect | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 7 and 8
The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions. The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Australia is …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 7 and 8 | Understanding respect | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 9 and 10
The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions. The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Australia is …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 9 and 10 | Understanding respect | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Intercultural Understanding - Years 9 and 10
Interacting and empathising with others Analyse the complex relationship between language, thought and context to understand and enhance communication Recognise the effect that empathising with others has on their own feelings, motivations and actions Recognising …
Intercultural Understanding - Years 9 and 10 | Relationship skills | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Foundation
The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Collaboration and engagement with the peoples of Asia support effective regional and global citizenship. Australians of Asian heritage …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Foundation | Respectful action | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 1 and 2
The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Collaboration and engagement with the peoples of Asia support effective regional and global citizenship. Australians of Asian heritage …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 1 and 2 | Respectful action | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 3 and 4
The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Collaboration and engagement with the peoples of Asia support effective regional and global citizenship. Australians of Asian heritage …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 3 and 4 | Respectful action | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 5 and 6
The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour. Collaboration and engagement with the peoples of Asia support effective regional and global citizenship. Australians of Asian heritage …
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia - Years 5 and 6 | Respectful action | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources