History k-10 Syllabus 2012

Life Skills outcomes A student:
Related Stage 4/5 outcomes A student:
HTLS-11 uses historical terms to describe the past HTLS-12 investigates the past using historical skills	HT4-9 uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
HTLS-13 selects and uses a variety of strategies to organise and communicate information about the past	HT4-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences

Life Skills
Years 7–10 life skills content
The Years 7–10 Life Skills content is suggested.
Content describes the intended learning for students as they work towards achieving one or more of the Life Skills outcomes. It provides the foundations for students to progress to the next stage of schooling or post-school opportunities.
Teachers will make decisions about the choice of outcomes and selection of content regarding the sequence, emphasis and any adjustments required based on the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of students. Examples provided in the content are suggestions only. Teachers may use the examples provided or use other examples to meet the particular needs of individual students.

Site studies

Where appropriate, students should have the opportunity to participate in a site study to develop their understanding and demonstrate achievement of History Years 7–10 Life Skills outcomes. Site studies can provide students with meaningful opportunities to engage with historical concepts and carry out processes of historical investigation.