Prior Learning from Human Society and Its Environment Stage 3

Students in primary school begin their studies of Geography in an integrated way as they develop spatial understanding in Mathematics, as they learn about natural and human environments in Science and Technology, and as they learn about the interactions of people with one another and with the social, cultural and physical environments in Human Society and Its Environment.

Geography in Stage 4 should build on students’ prior learning from Stage 1 to 3. In coming years, Geography teachers can expect that students will have achieved the following outcomes from the Human Society and Its Environment K–6 Syllabus (1998). Advice about prior learning in Science and Technology and in Mathematics will be contained in the Support Document for this syllabus.

Strands	Stage 3 Outcomes from the Human Society and Its Environment K–6 Syllabus
Change and Continuity	Explains the significance of particular people, groups, places, actions and events in the past in developing Australian identities and heritage Explains the development of the principles of Australian democracy
Cultures	Describes different cultural influences and their contribution to Australian identities Examines how cultures change through interactions with other cultures and the environment
Environments	Demonstrates an understanding of the interconnectedness between Australia and global environments and how individuals and groups can act in an ecologically responsible manner Explains how various beliefs and practices influence the ways in which people interact with, change and value their environment
Social Systems and Structures	Describes how Australian people, systems and communities are globally interconnected and recognises global responsibilities Explains the structures, roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes of State and federal governments and explains why Australians value fairness and socially just principles.