Government Standards

New South Wales Education Standards

Social Studies - Grade 12

Assessment Exam - NESA Social Studies - Stage 6

Aboriginal Studies	eTAP Lesson
Social justice and human rights issues and how they impact on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples
Evaluates the impact of different viewpoints of colonialism on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples NSW.HSC.6.AS1.1
Analyses and discusses the social justice and human rights issues that are contemporary consequences of colonialism on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples NSW.HSC.6.AS1.2
Assesses the representation of Aboriginal peoples and cultures for bias and stereotyping NSW.HSC.6.AS1.3
The diversity of contemporary Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples cultural, political, social and economic life
Examines contemporary expressions of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ culture, heritage and identity NSW.HSC.6.AS2.1
Analyses the importance of Country as a contemporary issue impacting on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples cultural, political, social and economic life NSW.HSC.6.AS2.2
Government policies, legislation and legal decisions and their impact on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples
Assesses the effectiveness of government policies, legislation and legal decisions in addressing discrimination NSW.HSC.6.AS3.1
Evaluates the impact of key government policies, legislation and legal decisions on the socioeconomic status of Aboriginal peoples and communities NSW.HSC.6.AS3.2
Evaluates initiatives that promote the social, economic and political independence of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples NSW.HSC.6.AS3.3
Investigate issues and communicate information from variety of perspectives
Plans, investigates, analyses, synthesises and communicates relevant information,incorporating Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ perspectives NSW.HSC.6.AS4.1
Undertakes community consultation and fieldwork and applies ethical research practices NSW.HSC.6.AS4.2
Investigates and compares the histories and cultures of Aboriginal peoples and other Indigenous peoples NSW.HSC.6.AS4.3
Ancient History	eTAP Lesson
Knowledge and understanding
Describes the nature of continuity and change in the ancient world NSW.HSC.6.AH11.1
Proposes ideas about the varying causes and effects of events and developments NSW.HSC.6.AH11.2
Analyses the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past NSW.HSC.6.AH11.3
Accounts for the different perspectives of individuals and groups NSW.HSC.6.AH11.4
Examines the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world NSW.HSC.6.AH11.5
Accounts for the nature of continuity and change in the ancient world NSW.HSC.6.AH12.1
Proposes arguments about the varying causes and effects of events and developments NSW.HSC.6.AH12.2
Evaluates the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past NSW.HSC.6.AH12.3
Analyses the different perspectives of individuals and groups in their historical context NSW.HSC.6.AH12.4
Assesses the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world NSW.HSC.6.AH12.5
Skills
Analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument NSW.HSC.6.AH12.6
Discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past NSW.HSC.6.AH12.7
Plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant evidence from a range of sources NSW.HSC.6.AH12.8
Communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in appropriate and well-structured forms NSW.HSC.6.AH12.9
Discusses contemporary methods and issues involved in the investigation of ancient history NSW.HSC.6.AH12.10
Business Studies	eTAP Lesson
The nature, role and structure of business
Critically analyses the role ofbusiness in Australia and globally NSW.HSC.6.BS1.1
Internal and external influences on business
Evaluates management strategies in response to changes in internal and external influences NSW.HSC.6.BS1.2
Discusses the social and ethical responsibilities of managemen NSW.HSC.6.BS1.3
The functions and processes of business activity
Analyses business functions and processes in large and global businesses NSW.HSC.6.BS1.4
Management strategies and their effectiveness
Explains management strategies and their impactonbusinesses NSW.HSC.6.BS1.5
Evaluates the effectiveness ofmanagement in the performance of businesses NSW.HSC.6.BS1.6
Investigate, synthesise and evaluate contemporary business issues and hypothetical and actual business situations
Plans and conducts investigations into contemporary business issues NSW.HSC.6.BS1.7
Organises and evaluates information for actual andhypothetical business situations NSW.HSC.6.BS1.8
Communicates business information, issues and concepts in appropriate formats
Communicates business information, issues and concepts in appropriate formats NSW.HSC.6.BS1.9
Apply mathematical concepts appropriate tobusiness situations
Applies mathematical concepts appropriately inbusiness situation NSW.HSC.6.BS1.10
Economics	eTAP Lesson
The economic behaviour of individuals, firms, institutions and governments
Demonstrates understanding of economic terms, concepts and relationships NSW.HSC.6.E1.1
Analyses the economic role of individuals, firms, institutions and governments NSW.HSC.6.E1.2
The function and operation of markets
Explains the role of markets within the global economy NSW.HSC.6.E1.3
The operation and management of economies
Analyses the impact of global markets on the Australian and global economies NSW.HSC.6.E1.4
Discusses policy options for dealing with problems and issues in contemporary and hypothetical contexts NSW.HSC.6.E1.5
Analyses the impact of economic policies in theoretical and contemporary Australian contexts NSW.HSC.6.E1.6
Contemporary economic problems and issues facing individuals, firms and governments
Evaluates the consequences of contemporary economic problems and issues on individuals, firms and governments NSW.HSC.6.E1.7
Applies appropriate terminology, concepts and theories in contemporary and hypothetical economic contexts NSW.HSC.6.E1.8
Investigate and engage in effective analysis, synthesis and evaluation of economic information from a variety of sources
Selects and organises information from a variety of sources for relevance and reliability NSW.HSC.6.E1.9
Communicates economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms NSW.HSC.6.E1.10
Applies mathematical concepts in economic contexts NSW.HSC.6.E1.11
Communicate economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms
Applies mathematical concepts in economic contexts NSW.HSC.6.E1.12
Geography	eTAP Lesson
The characteristics and spatial distribution of environments
Explains the changing nature, spatial patterns and interaction of ecosystems, urban places and economic activity NSW.HSC.6.G1.1
The processes that form and transform the features and patterns of the environment
Explains the factors which place ecosystems at risk and the reasons for their protection NSW.HSC.6.G1.2
The global and local forces which impact on people, ecosystems, urban places and economic activity
Analyses contemporary urban dynamics and applies them in specific context NSW.HSC.6.G1.3
The contribution of a geographical perspective
Analyses the changing spatial and ecological dimensions of an economic activity NSW.HSC.6.G1.4
Evaluates environmental management strategies in terms of ecological sustainability NSW.HSC.6.G1.5
Evaluates the impacts of, and responses of people to, environmental change NSW.HSC.6.G1.6
Justifies geographical methods applicable and useful in the workplace and relevant to a changing world NSW.HSC.6.G1.7
Investigate geographically
Plans geographical inquiries to analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources NSW.HSC.6.G1.8
Communicate geographically
Evaluates geographical information and sources for usefulness, validity and reliability NSW.HSC.6.G1.9
Applies maps, graphs and statistics, photographs and fieldwork to analyse and integrate data in geographical contexts NSW.HSC.6.G1.10
Applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data NSW.HSC.6.G1.11
Explains geographical patterns,processes and future trends through appropriate case studies and illustrative examples NSW.HSC.6.G1.12
Communicates complex geographical information, ideas and issues effectively, using appropriate written and/or oral, cartographic and graphic forms NSW.HSC.6.G1.13
History Extension Knowledge and understanding	eTAP Lesson
Develop knowledge and understanding about significant historiographical ideas and methodologies
Analyses and evaluates different approaches to history and the complexity of factors that shape historical interpretations NSW.HSC.6.HE12.1
History Extension Skills	eTAP Lesson
Design, undertake and evaluate historical inquiry
Plans, conducts and presents a substantial historical investigation involving analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information from historical sources of differing perspectives and historical approaches NSW.HSC.6.HE12.2
Communicates through detailed, well-structured texts to explain, argue, discuss, analyse and evaluate historical issues NSW.HSC.6.HE12.3
Constructs an historical position about an area of historical inquiry, and discusses and challenges other positions NSW.HSC.6.HE12.4
Legal Studies	eTAP Lesson
The nature and institutions of domestic and international law
Identifies and applies legal concepts and terminology NSW.HSC.6.LS1.1
Describes and explains key features of and the relationship between Australian and international law NSW.HSC.6.LS1.2
The operation of Australian and international legal systems and the significance of the rule of law
Analyses the operation of domestic and international legal systems NSW.HSC.6.LS1.3
Evaluates the effectiveness of the legal system in addressing issues NSW.HSC.6.LS1.4
The interrelationship between law, justice and society and the changing nature of the law
Explains the role of law in encouraging cooperation and resolving conflict, as well as initiating and responding to change NSW.HSC.6.LS1.5
Assesses the nature of the interrelationship between the legal system and society NSW.HSC.6.LS1.6
Evaluates the effectiveness of the law in achieving justice NSW.HSC.6.LS1.7
Investigating, analysing and communicating relevant legal information and issues
Locates, selects, organises, synthesises and analyses legal information from a variety of sources including legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents NSW.HSC.6.LS1.8
Communicates legal information using well-structured and logical arguments NSW.HSC.6.LS1.9
Analyses differing perspectives and interpretations of legal information and issues NSW.HSC.6.LS1.10
Modern History Knowledge and understanding	eTAP Lesson
Develop knowledge and understanding of a range of features, people, ideas, movements, events and developments of the modern world in their historical context
Describes the nature of continuity and change in the modern world NSW.HSC.6.MH11.1
Proposes ideas about the varying causes and effects of events and developments NSW.HSC.6.MH11.2
Analyses the role of historical features, individuals, groups and ideas in shaping the past NSW.HSC.6.MH11.3
Accounts for the different perspectives of individuals and groups NSW.HSC.6.MH11.4
Examines the significance of historical features, people, ideas, movements, events and developments of the modern world NSW.HSC.6.MH11.5
Accounts for the nature of continuity and change in the modern world NSW.HSC.6.MH12.1
Proposes arguments about the varying causes and effects of events and developments NSW.HSC.6.MH12.2
Evaluates the role of historical features, individuals, groups and ideas in shaping the past NSW.HSC.6.MH12.3
Analyses the different perspectives of individuals and groups in their historical context NSW.HSC.6.MH12.4
Assesses the significance of historical features, people, ideas, movements, events and developments of the modern world NSW.HSC.6.MH12.5
Modern History Skills	eTAP Lesson
Undertake the process of historical inquiry
Analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument NSW.HSC.6.MH11.6
Discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past NSW.HSC.6.MH11.7
Plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant evidence from a range of sources NSW.HSC.6.MH11.8
Communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in appropriate and well-structured forms NSW.HSC.6.MH11.9
Discusses contemporary methods and issues involved in the investigation of modern history NSW.HSC.6.MH11.10
Analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument NSW.HSC.6.MH12.6
Discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past NSW.HSC.6.MH12.7
Plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant evidence from a range of sources NSW.HSC.6.MH12.8
Communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in appropriate and well-structured forms NSW.HSC.6.MH12.9
Society and Culture	eTAP Lesson
Social and cultural concepts and their application
Evaluates and effectively applies social and cultural concepts NSW.HSC.6.SC1.1
Personal, social and cultural identity and interactions within societies and cultures
Explains the development of personal, social and cultural identity NSW.HSC.6.SC1.2
Analyses relationships and interactions within and between social and cultural groups NSW.HSC.6.SC1.3
How personal experience and public knowledge interact to develop social and cultural literacy
Assesses the interaction of personal experience and public knowledge in the development of social and cultural literacy NSW.HSC.6.SC1.4
Continuity and change, personal and social futures
Analyses continuity and change and their influence on personal and social futures NSW.HSC.6.SC1.5
Social and cultural research methods
Evaluates social and culturalr esearch methods for appropriateness to specific research tasks NSW.HSC.6.SC1.6
Apply ethical social and cultural research to investigate and analyse information from a variety of sources
Selects, organises, synthesises and analyses information from a variety ofsources for usefulness, validity and bias NSW.HSC.6.SC1.7
Uses planning and review strategies to conduct ethical social and cultural research that is appropriate for tasks ranging from the simple to the complex NSW.HSC.6.SC1.8
Communicate information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms to different audiences and in a variety of contexts
Applies complex course language and concepts appropriate for a range of audiences and contexts NSW.HSC.6.SC1.9
Communicates complex information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms NSW.HSC.6.SC1.10
Studies of Religion	eTAP Lesson
The nature of religion and belief systems in local and global contexts
Explains aspects of religion and belief systems NSW.HSC.6.SR1.1
Describes and analyses the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society NSW.HSC.6.SR1.2
The influence and expression of religion and belief systems in Australia
Examines the influence and expression of religion and belief systems in Australia NSW.HSC.6.SR1.3
Religious traditions and their adherents
Describes and analyses how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their adherents NSW.HSC.6.SR1.4
Evaluates the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents NSW.HSC.6.SR1.5
Effective gathering, analysing and synthesising of information about religion
Organises, analyses and synthesises relevant information about religion from a variety of sources, considering usefulness, validity and bias NSW.HSC.6.SR1.6
Effective evaluation and application of findings from research about religion
Conducts effective research about religion and evaluates the findings from the research NSW.HSC.6.SR1.7
Communication of complex information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms to different audiences and in different contexts
Applies appropriate terminology and concepts related to religion and belief systems NSW.HSC.6.SR1.8
Coherently and effectively communicates complex information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms NSW.HSC.6.SR1.9
Work Studies	eTAP Lesson
Knowledge and understanding of work, the work environment and skills for employment
Investigates a range of work environments NSW.HSC.6.WS1.1
Examines different types of work and skills for employment NSW.HSC.6.WS1.2
Knowledge and understanding of employment options, career management, life planning and further education and training
Analyses employment options and strategies for career management NSW.HSC.6.WS1.3
Assesses pathways for further education, training and life planning NSW.HSC.6.WS1.4
Skills for success in the workplace
Communicates and uses technology effectively NSW.HSC.6.WS1.5
Applies self-management and teamwork skills NSW.HSC.6.WS1.6
Utilises strategies to plan, organise and solve problems NSW.HSC.6.WS1.7
Skills in critically assessing personal and social influences on individuals and groups
Assesses influences on people’s working lives NSW.HSC.6.WS1.8
Evaluates personal and social influences on individuals and groups NSW.HSC.6.WS1.9