Units, Stage 1 – HSIE
Stage 1 sample units to support implementation of the HSIE K–6 Syllabus (2024).
Syllabus
HSIE K–6 Syllabus (2024) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024.
HSIE K–6 sample units align with the department’s scope and sequence. The structure follows NESA’s sample whole school curriculum plan and is organised on an 8-term-per-stage basis.
This unit teaches students to explore continents, oceans and Australia on physical and political maps and consider reasons people are connected to places worldwide. Students distinguish between Aboriginal Country and/or Torres Strait Islander Places using language maps and describe the diversity of Australian places and communities.
This unit teaches students to examine evidence to understand how communication has changed over time and how people have used different methods to connect and share information.
Feedback
We value your insights to inform the ongoing refinement of these units. After teaching, we invite you to provide feedback on the unit's effectiveness, what worked well and what could be improved.
To access the survey, scan the QR code or go to HSIE K–6 units survey.
