
These strands are interrelated and have been developed to be taught in an integrated way, and in ways that are appropriate to specific local contexts. The history content at this year level involves two strands: historical knowledge and understanding, and historical skills. These concepts may be investigated within a particular historical context to facilitate an understanding of the past and to provide a focus for historical inquiries. The content provides opportunities to develop historical understanding through key concepts, including evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy, significance and contestability. It was the period when the modern world began to take shape. Social, economic, religious and political beliefs were often challenged and significantly changed. This was when major civilisations around the world came into contact with each other. The Year 8 curriculum provides a study of history from the end of the ancient period to the beginning of the modern period, c.650– 1750 AD (CE). Year 8 Year 8 Level Description The ancient to the modern world National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions.General capabilities and career education.Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages.Supporting gifted and talented students.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.
