Learners will understand perspective, distinguish fact from opinion, analyse data for patterns, and compare information across multiple sources.

Learners will locate Australia's neighbouring countries and regions on a world map and describe their position relative to Australia.

Learners will understand the origins and significance of key Australian commemorations, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, and National Sorry Day, and recognise diverse perspectives on these events.

Learners will recognise and explain the significance of Australia's national symbols, including flags, the Coat of Arms, national colours, and floral and animal emblems.

Learners will understand the features of effective descriptions and explanations, build subject-specific vocabulary, select source information, and organise their ideas before presenting.

Learners will locate and collect information from a range of sources and record their findings using notes, timelines, and maps.

Learners will understand what communities are, why people participate in them, and how they can actively contribute to and improve their school and local communities.

Learners will identify and compare the natural, managed, and constructed features and climate zones of Australia with those of its neighbouring countries.

Learners will understand how First Nations Australians connect to Country spiritually and practically, and how they care for and manage Country through traditional practices.

Learners will describe how Easter, Christmas, and festivals from diverse cultural traditions are celebrated in Australia, and explain how this range of celebrations reflects Australia's diverse identity.

Learners will understand how First Nations languages, storytelling, art, and cultural practices around water express deep connections to Country/Place.

Learners will develop effective inquiry questions across different question types and topics to guide social studies and geographical investigations.

Learners will recognise how diverse groups — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and immigrants — have shaped their local community, and develop inquiry skills to investigate a significant change in their area.

Learners will draw evidence-based conclusions about people and places, identify community issues, and propose actions while considering their effects.