Humanities and Social Sciences

Learning area

Who we are, who came before us, and traditions and values that have shaped societies

History

• Family, local and Australian history; and celebrations and commemoration
• The longevity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' histories and cultures
• The legacy of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

Geography

• The influence of culture on the organisation of places, and their representations
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' special connections to Country/Place
• The role of people's environmental worldviews in shaping societies

Civics and Citizenship

• The influence of social media in shaping identities and attitudes to diversity
• The shared values of Australian Citizenship
• The values that underpin Australia's system of government (including British and American influences and a Christian heritage)

Economics and Business

• The contribution of work to people’s sense of identity
• The 'market system' as a defining feature of Australia’s economy
• Influences on consumer and financial choices