Public learning track
Diverse Groups and Investigating Community Change
8 lessons
Goal
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.
8 lessons
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- People From Diverse Backgrounds in Our CommunityUp next
- How Diverse Groups Have Shaped Our CommunityNot started yet
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Contributions to Our Local AreaNot started yet
- Immigrant Contributions to Our CommunityNot started yet
- How Change Affects Different GroupsNot started yet
- Asking Questions About Changes in Our CommunityNot started yet
- Using a Camera to Record Community ChangesNot started yet
- Investigating a Change in My Local AreaNot started yet
Standards Covered
- AC9HS3K01Australian Curriculum (v9) · Social Studies · Year 3 · Grade 3causes and effects of changes to the local community, and how people who may be from diverse backgrounds have contributed to these changes
- AC9HS3S01Australian Curriculum (v9) · Social Studies · Year 3 · Grade 3develop questions to guide investigations about people, events, places and issues
- AC9HS3S02Australian Curriculum (v9) · Social Studies · Year 3 · Grade 3locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
Curriculum Framework
3rd Grade · Social Studies · Australian Curriculum
1
7 lessons
How and Why Communities Change
Learners will understand what a community is and identify the natural and human factors — including population growth, technology, and infrastructure — that cause local communities to change over time.
2
8 lessons
Diverse Groups and Investigating Community Change
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.
3
6 lessons
Australian National Symbols and Emblems
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.
4
6 lessons
Australian National Days and Commemorations
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.
5
4 lessons
Cultural and Religious Festivals in Australia
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.
6
6 lessons
Mapping Australia's States and Territories
Learners will identify and locate Australia's states, territories, and capital cities on a map, and use compass directions to describe their relative positions.
7
5 lessons
Australia's Neighbouring Countries
Learners will locate Australia's neighbouring countries and regions on a world map and describe their position relative to Australia.
8
9 lessons
Comparing Features and Climates of Australia and Its Neighbours
Learners will identify and compare the natural, managed, and constructed features and climate zones of Australia with those of its neighbouring countries.
9
4 lessons
Understanding First Nations Country/Place
Learners will understand the concept of Country/Place and how Australia was made up of many distinct First Nations Countries and Places before colonisation.
10
4 lessons
Connecting to and Caring for Country
Learners will understand how First Nations Australians connect to Country spiritually and practically, and how they care for and manage Country through traditional practices.
11
4 lessons
Cultural Expressions of Connection to Country
Learners will understand how First Nations languages, storytelling, art, and cultural practices around water express deep connections to Country/Place.
12
4 lessons
Regional Diversity and Continuing Connections to Country
Learners will understand how First Nations communities in different Australian regions are interconnected with their Country/Place, and how these connections continue in contemporary Australia.
13
10 lessons
Rules and Laws in Our School and Community
Learners will understand what rules are, who makes them, why they matter in school and community settings, and how rules can be fair or unfair and created or changed.
14
8 lessons
Community Participation and Active Citizenship
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.
15
8 lessons
Developing Inquiry Questions
Learners will develop effective inquiry questions across different question types and topics to guide social studies and geographical investigations.
16
7 lessons
Collecting and Recording Information
Learners will locate and collect information from a range of sources and record their findings using notes, timelines, and maps.
17
8 lessons
Interpreting Information From Different Sources
Learners will interpret information and data presented in various formats including tables, graphs, maps, timelines, diagrams, photographs, and written texts.
18
6 lessons
Analysing Perspectives and Information
Learners will understand perspective, distinguish fact from opinion, analyse data for patterns, and compare information across multiple sources.
19
6 lessons
Drawing Conclusions and Proposing Actions
Learners will draw evidence-based conclusions about people and places, identify community issues, and propose actions while considering their effects.
20
5 lessons
Building Blocks of Communicating Findings
Learners will understand the features of effective descriptions and explanations, build subject-specific vocabulary, select source information, and organise their ideas before presenting.
21
7 lessons
Presenting Our Findings in Different Formats
Learners will create and present descriptions and explanations using a variety of formats including posters, oral reports, written reports, digital tools, maps, and timelines, then reflect on their communication.