Units, Stage 3 – HSIE
Stage 3 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 Aboriginal Cultural obligations to Country and examine how Aboriginal Cultural works reflect oral traditions and landscape mapping. Students observe and record geographical information, propose strategies for managing local environmental events and understand the role of seasonal calendars in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Connections, cultures and environmental management – Stage 3, unit 1 (staff only) (DOCX 7.9 MB)
- Slide deck – Connections, cultures and environmental management – Stage 3, unit 1 (staff only) (PPTX 24.6 MB)
- Resource and vocabulary toolkit – Connections, cultures and environmental management – Stage 3, unit 1 (staff only) (DOCX 3.1 MB)
This unit teaches students to explore Cultural obligations to Country in the continuation of Aboriginal Cultures and how local knowledge influences the management of environments and World Heritage areas. Students research and present strategies for sustainably managing and protecting global environments for future generations.
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.
