Units, Stage 2 – HSIE
Stage 2 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 about climate zones around the world in relation to the equator and poles. Students compare climate zones in Australia and analyse seasonal rainfall patterns, representing data in column graphs. Students also locate and compare key geographical features in Australia and the world using grids and relief maps, along with compass directions.
This unit teaches students how places are organised for different purposes. Students learn about conservation, sustainability and sustainable food practices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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.
