Syllabus links

Syllabus links

This resource is designed for use with the following syllabuses:

Outcomes:

Ancient History

  • P3.1 – locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources

  • P3.6 – plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources

  • P4.1 – use historical terms and concepts appropriately

  • P4.2 – communicate knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms

Modern History

  • P1.2 – investigate and explain the key features and issues of selected studies from the eighteenth century to the present

  • P3.1 – ask relevant historical questions

  • P3.2 – locate, select and organise relevant information from different types of sources

  • P3.5 – plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from different types of sources

  • P4.1 – use historical terms and concepts appropriately

Students learn about:

  • the methods employed to conduct historical research.

Students learn to:

  • define an area of study and further develop relevant investigative, research and presentation skills.

Historical skills:

  • Research – Locate, select and organise information from a variety of sources

  • Communication – Communicate effectively using oral, written, computer-based and other forms appropriate to an historical investigation

ICT:

  • Locate, select and organise digitally stored data.

  • Demonstrate their ability to create and present information using a range of multimedia tools.

Extract from Ancient History Stage 6 syllabus, July, 2009, and Modern History Stage 6 syllabus, July, 2009 © Board of Studies, NSW.