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Learning areas
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HSIE
- Aboriginal Studies
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Ancient History
- Introduction
- Ancient History key
- Rationale
- Place of the syllabus
- Aim and objectives
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- Course structure and requirements
- Organisation of content
- Learning across the curriculum
- Course content
- Glossary
- Examination clarifications
- Performance band descriptions
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Aim and objectives
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Aim
The study of Ancient History in Stage 6 enables students to:
- develop knowledge and understanding of the ancient world, historical skills, and values and attitudes essential to an appreciation of the ancient world
- develop a lifelong interest in the study of history
- prepare for active and informed citizenship in the contemporary world.
Objectives
Knowledge and understanding
Students:
- develop knowledge and understanding of a range of features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world in their historical context
- develop an understanding of continuity and change over time.
Skills
Students:
- undertake the process of historical inquiry
- use historical concepts and skills to examine the ancient past
- communicate an understanding of history, sources and evidence, and historical interpretations.
Values and attitudes
Students:
- appreciate the influence of the past on the present and the future
- value the contribution of the study of Ancient History to lifelong learning, and active and informed citizenship.