Respect matters: Humanities and Social Sciences

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F-6/7 Humanities and Social Sciences

In Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) from Foundation to Year 6/7, students are provided with opportunities to: actively shape their lives through an expanding sense of themselves and their community; make reflective, informed decisions; value their place and role in a diverse and dynamic society; and positively contribute locally, nationally, regionally and globally. HASS gives students a deep understanding of the world they live in from a range of perspectives, past and present, and supports them to develop an appreciation and respect for social, cultural and religious diversity as well as a sense of identity and belonging. Students develop their ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate and interact respectfully and make decisions in order to contribute to Australia’s cohesive society and stable democracy.

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The importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples who belong to a local area - ACHASSK062

How the community has changed and remained the same over time and the role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community - ACHASSK063

Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems - ACHASSK064

Celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the Asia region, Bastille Day in France, Independence Day in the USA), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan) - ACHASSK065

The diversity of Australia's first peoples and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies) - ACHASSK083

Stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences following arrival - ACHASSK085

The differences between ‘rules’ and ‘laws’, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people, including experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples - ACHASSK092

The different cultural, religious and/or social groups to which they and others in the community belong - ACHASSK093

Interact with others with respect to share points of view - ACHASSI059

The importance of making decisions democratically - ACHASSK070

Interact with others with respect to share points of view - ACHASSI080

Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations - ACHASSI053

Examine information to identify different points of view and distinguish facts from opinions - ACHASSI056

Reflect on learning to propose actions in response to an issue or challenge and consider possible effects of proposed actions - ACHASSI060

Who makes rules, why rules are important and the consequences of rules not being followed - ACHASSK071

Pose questions to investigate people, events, places and issues - ACHASSI073

Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations - ACHASSI074

Examine information to identify different points of view and distinguish facts from opinions - ACHASSI077

Reflect on learning to propose actions in response to an issue or challenge and consider possible effects of proposed actions - ACHASSI081

Why people participate within communities and how students can actively participate and contribute - ACHASSK072