SOSE — Essential Learnings by the end of Year 7 Essential Learnings K&U Time, continuity and change Changes and continuities are linked to particular events and the achievements of individuals and groups that attract different interpretations. Australia’s relationship with its Asian and Pacific neighbours is linked to events over a range of time periods, including events associated with the “White Australia” policy, refugees and immigration, free-trade agreements and military alliances. National traditions, celebrations and commemorations have evolved to reflect public sentiment and the perspectives, values and interpretations of different groups. Example learning experience Identify and reflect on the different perspectives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in relation to the naming and celebration of Australia Day. Investigate national traditions, celebrations and commemorations that have evolved to reflect public support of Indigenous Australians. Example online resource The Australia Day Council of New Wales provides information and resources about Australia Day. <http://www.australiaday.com.au/studentresources/indigenous.aspx> Other websites that may support this Essential Learning This site provides information on Reconciliation Queensland Incorporated and their role of promoting an ongoing process of reconciliation within . <http://www.rqi.org.au/> This site offers information on some Australian Indigenous celebrations. <http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/macslibrary/indigenous_ celebrations.htm> The Link-Up website offers information about Sorry Day celebrations in . <http://www.link-upqld.org.au/sorry.html> Reconciliation Qld Incorporated website, events section lists events that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. <http://www.rqi.org.au/Events.htm#558201>
SOSE — Essential Learnings by the end of Year 7 (continued) Essential Learnings K&U Political and economic systems Societies and economies have systems and institutions based on principles and values. Local, state, national and Indigenous systems of government in have different roles, functions, ways of operating and impacts on people and communities. Example learning experience Collect and analyse information on the different roles of local, state, national and Indigenous systems of government with regard to land use. Example online resource These sites provide information on some of the Indigenous systems of Government and the roles they play. Magistrates court <www.courts.qld.gov.au/1694.htm> The Australian Government Torres Strait Regional Authority <http://www.tsra.gov.au/the-tsra/programs--outputs.aspx> SOSE — Essential Learnings by the end of Year 9 Essential Learnings K&U Time, continuity and change Social, political, economic and cultural changes and continuities are connected to particular events, ideas and contributions, and can be interpreted from different perspectives. Australian narratives and identities have been shaped by 20th century events including conflicts, waves of immigration, social divisions and changes, and government relations with other nations. Contact between cultures has produced movements to improve democratic participation and citizenship rights for specific groups. Example learning experience Design a focus question and sub focus questions that would help explore the issues faced by Indigenous Australians from the effect of the White Australia policy. Example online resource The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship provides information on the history of the Australia Policy. <http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/08abolition.htm> Other websites that may support this Essential Learning This site offers information on and records relating to the 1967 Referendum. The of website provides information, including photographs, relating to the 1967 referendum. <http://indigenousrights.net.au/section.asp?sID=5> This site offers a publication by the head of psychology at the , La Trobe University on Cultural trauma and recovery in Indigenous Australia. <http://www.latrobe.edu.au/psy/aw/michael.html> Select
Technology Essential Learnings by the end of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 Technology has two organisers: Technology as a human endeavour Information, material and systems. Knowledge and understanding (K&U) from these organisers can be used together. This helps to situate technology learning to support the development of understandings about how technology is used and its impacts in real-world contexts. Information, materials and systems (resources) have been combined in one organiser to highlight commonalties. When selecting Knowledge and understanding from this organiser, the focus could be on one or more of the resources — information, materials or systems. The Ways of working in Technology reflect the processes of working technologically and should be used in conjunction with Knowledge and understanding to help students understand the design and development of products. Technology — Essential Learnings by the end of Year 3 Essential Learnings K&U Information, materials and systems (resources) Resources are used to make products for particular purposes and contexts. Resources have characteristics that can be matched to design requirements. Example learning experience Pose questions for investigations about Aboriginal people’s and Torres Strait Islander people’s use of available natural resources to design, create and construct assorted utensils, weapons and tools to meet specific purposes and needs. Example online resource This educational site provides information about assorted Aboriginal technology and inventions. <http://www.questacon.edu.au/indepth/clever/ aboriginal_technology.html> Information about Indigenous tools and weapons can be accessed at this site. <http://members.ozemail.com.au/~mmichie/engag_t&w.htm#others> This Aboriginal culture information site describes traditional Aboriginal life in different regions of . is featured using primary source photographs. <http://www.aboriginalculture.com.au/basketry.shtml> The Australian Government Culture Portal provides information on Indigenous and technology <www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/indigenous/technology>
Technology — Essential Learnings by the end of Year 5 Essential Learnings K&U Technology as a human endeavour Technology influences and impacts on people, their communities and environments. Aspects of appropriateness influence product design and production decisions. Example learning experience Generate ideas for the design of a water-carrying vessel to be made from natural materials found in your local environment. Example online resource This resource, developed by the Australian National Botanic Gardens, is useful for exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s use of flora and fauna. <http://www.anbg.gov.au/education/pdfs/aborigainal_plant_use_ and_technology.pdf> This Aboriginal culture information site describes traditional Aboriginal life in different regions of . is featured using primary source photographs. <http://www.aboriginalculture.com.au/basketry.shtml> Technology — Essential Learnings by the end of Year 9 Essential Learnings K&U Technology as a human endeavour Technology influences and impacts on people, communities and environments. People can influence decisions made about the design, development and use of technology to change the impact on people, their communities and environments at local and global levels. Example learning experience Investigate different methods used by Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people to maintain healthy land environments (ecosystem) e.g. controlled seasonal burning, seasonal movement of community groups. Investigate use of resources and land management practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, reflecting on and analysing the impact and sustainability of traditional practices, e.g. controlled seasonal burning; seasonal movement of community groups; and gathering practices that plants and animal populations intact, such as taking resin, bark or wood from a tree without chopping it down. Example online resource This site provides a list of Indigenous land management practices, including controlled burning and care of the land. This site offers information on the way the Kaanju people of central are planning to maintain healthy and sustainable homelands. <http://www.kaanjungaachi.com.au/FireManagement.htm> This site offers information on fire management <http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/kakadu/management/ programs/fire.html>