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Year Level Who We Are
Class 1
Where We Are In Place and
Time
How We Express
Ourselves
An inquiry into the nature
of the self; beliefs and
values; personal, physical,
mental, social and spiritual
health; human
relationships including
families, friends,
communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities;
what it means to be
human.
An inquiry into orientation
in place and time; personal
histories; homes and
journeys; the discoveries,
explorations and migrations
of humankind; the
relationships between and
the interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations
from local and global
perspectives.
An inquiry into the ways in
which we discover and
express ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs and
values; the ways in which
we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our
appreciation of the
aesthetics.
Awareness &
Development
Central idea
Awareness of our
characteristics, abilities
and interests informs our
learning and
development.
Previous Generations
Images &
Communication
Central idea
Images communicate
ideas and information
Central idea
Learning about previous
generations helps us
understand the
relationship between the
past and the present.
Key concepts: form,
perspective, reflection
Key concepts: causation,
change, connection
Key concepts: function,
connection, perspective
Related concepts:
identity, similarities and
differences
Related concepts:
continuity, time, heritage
Related concepts:
creativity,
communication, imagery
Lines of inquiry
• Physical, social and
emotional
characteristics
• Personal abilities and
interests
• How self awareness
helps us grow and learn
Lines of inquiry
• Ways to find out about
the past
• How aspects of the past
still influence us today
• Why some behaviours
and practices have
changed or remained the
same over time
Lines of inquiry
• The use of static and
moving images in
different media
• How design elements of
images support
communication
• How we interpret and
respond to images
How The World Works
An inquiry into the
natural world and its
laws; the interaction
between the natural
world (physical and
biological) and human
societies: how humans
use their understanding
of scientific principles;
the impact of scientific
and technological
advances on society and
on the environment.
Structures &
Environment
Central idea
Environmental factors,
and available materials
influence The design of
buildings and structures.
Key concepts: form,
function, connection
Related concepts:
design, properties and
uses of materials,
structures
Lines of inquiry
• Different building
materials and their
properties.
• structures from
around the world
• local architecture and
its connection with the
needs of community
and availability of
materials.
How We Organise
Ourselves
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of
human-made systems and
communities; the structure
and function of
organisations; societal
decision-making; economic
activities and their impact
on humankind and the
environment.
An inquiry into the
rights and
responsibilities in the
struggle to share finite
resources with other
people and with other
living things;
communities and the
relationships within and
between them; access to
equal opportunities;
peace and conflict
resolution.
Organisations
Natural Habitats
Central idea
Public areas strengthen
communities and
provide people with
opportunities to
connect.
Central idea
When interacting
with natural habitats,
humans make choices
that have an impact
on other living things.
Key concepts:
Function, connection,
form
Key concepts:
causation, change,
responsibility
Related concepts:
habitat, order,
diversity,
conservation
Related concepts:
identity, cooperation
Lines of inquiry
Different public areas
and their functions
How public areas
develop
How these places differ
from our homes
Lines of inquiry
What makes a habitat
a home?
Our rights and
responsibilities when
interacting with
natural habitats
How living things are
affected by changes
to their environment.