Cross Curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
A_TSICP1
First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways.
A_TSICP2
The occupation and colonisation of Australia by the British, under the now overturned doctrine of terra nullius, were experienced by First Nations Australians as an invasion that denied their occupation of, and connection to, Country/Place.
A_TSIC3
The First Peoples of Australia (Aboriginal Peoples) belong to the world’s oldest continuous cultures. First Nations Australians demonstrate resilience in the maintenance, practice and revitalisation of culture despite the many historic and enduring impacts of colonisation, and continue to celebrate and share the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures.
Sustainability
SS1
All life forms, including human life, are connected through Earth’s systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival.
SS2
Sustainable patterns of living require the responsible use of resources, maintenance of clean air, water and soils, and preservation or restoration of healthy environments.
SW1
World views that recognise the interdependence of Earth’s systems, and value diversity, equity and social justice, are essential for achieving sustainability.
SD2
Creative and innovative design is integral to the identification of new ways of sustainable living.
SD3
Sustainable design requires an awareness of place, past practices, research and technological developments, and balanced judgements based on projected environmental, social and economic impacts.
Curriculum Links
AC9HS4K05
The importance of environments, including natural vegetation and water sources, to people and animals in Australia and on another continent
AC9HS4K06
Sustainable use and management of renewable and non-renewable resources, including the custodial responsibility First Nations Australians have for Country/Plac
AC9HS4S01
Develop questions to guide investigations about people, events, places and issues
AC9HS4S02
Locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
AC9HS4S03
Interpret information and data displayed in different formats
AC9HS4S04
Analyse information and data, and identify perspectives
AC9HS4S06
Propose actions or responses to an issue or challenge that consider possible effects of actions
AC9HS4K01
The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place
Unit Content
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