HSIE

The aim of the Key Learning Area of Human Society in Its Environment is to enhance students’ sense of personal, community, national and global identity.

Visiting the Nation’s Capital

Learning about human society and the environment provides scope for students to develop their own opinions and viewpoints and to understand and respect the rights of others. Students will develop their research skills, problem solving and decision making skills. Students will also learn to participate co-operatively in group situations and will learn when and how to take responsible social and civic action.

Students develop skills, knowledge and understandings in a variety of learning topics including:

  • Workers in the Community
  • Transport
  • Australian National Parks
  • Antarctica
  • Democracy and Australian Government
  • Past Generations
  • Wet and Dry Environments
  • Animal Shelters
  • British Colonisation
  • Families
  • Gold Rush
  • Celebrations