Government Standards

New South Wales Education Standards

Social Studies

Assessment Exam - NESA Social Studies - Stage 4

Geography	eTAP Lesson
Develop knowledge and understanding of the features and characteristics of places and environments across a range of scales
Explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change NSW.GE4-3

Social Studies - Grade 8

Aboriginal Studies	eTAP Lesson
Develop knowledge and understanding of similarities and diversity in Aboriginal identities, communities and cultural expression
Identifies the factors that contribute to an Aboriginal person’s identity NSW.AST4-1
Outlines ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain identity NSW.AST4-2
Recognises the changing nature of Aboriginal cultures NSW.AST4-3
Outlines changes in Aboriginal cultural expression across time and location NSW.AST4-4
Identifies the importance of families and communities to Aboriginal People NSW.AST4-5
Develop understanding of the importance of Aboriginal self-determination and autonomy
Defines the concepts of self-determination and autonomy in relation to Aboriginal Peoples NSW.AST4-6
Develop understanding of Aboriginal Peoples’ ongoing local, regional, national and international roles, and range of relationships with non-Aboriginal peoples
Describes the roles and significance of Aboriginal Peoples locally, regionally, nationally and internationally NSW.AST4-7
Describes the range of relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal peoples NSW.AST4-8
Develop knowledge andunderstanding of the factors influencing non-Aboriginal peoples’ range of perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples and cultures, and the effects of these perceptions
Recognises the factors that influence non-Aboriginal peoples’range of perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples and cultures NSW.AST4-9
Develop research and communication skills that use appropriate protocols and ethical practices when working with Aboriginal communities
Uses appropriate community consultation protocols and ethical research practices to gather and protect data NSW.AST4-10
Uses research techniques and technologies to locate, select, organise and communicate information and findings NSW.AST4-11
Commerce	eTAP Lesson
Consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment matters
Uses appropriate terminology in consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment context NSW.COM4-1
Describes the rights and responsibilities of individuals within consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment contexts NSW.COM4-2
Identifies the role of the law in society NSW.COM4-3
Decision-making and problem-solving in relation to consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment issues
Describes key factors affecting decisions NSW.COM4-4
Identifies and describes options for solving problems and issues NSW.COM4-5
Identifies and explains plans for achieving goals NSW.COM4-6
Effective research and communication
Selects and organises information from a variety of sources NSW.COM4-7
Communicates information using a variety of forms NSW.COM4-8
Working independently and collaboratively
Works independently and collaboratively to meet goals within specified time frames NSW.COM4-9
Geography	eTAP Lesson
Develop knowledge and understanding of the features and characteristics of places and environments across a range of scales
Locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments NSW.GE4-1
Describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments NSW.GE4-2
Examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues NSW.GE4-4
Discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability NSW.GE4-5
Explains differences in human wellbeing NSW.GE4-6
Apply geographical tools for geographical inquiry
Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry NSW.GE4-7
Communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies NSW.GE4-8
History	eTAP Lesson
Develop knowledge and understanding of the nature of history and significant changes and developments from the past, the modern world and Australia
Describes the nature of history and archaeology and explains their contribution to an understanding of the past NSW.HT4-1
Describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past NSW.HT4-2
Describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies NSW.HT4-3
Describes and explains the causes and effects of events and developments of past societies over time NSW.HT4-4
Develop skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry
Identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources NSW.HT4-5
Uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations NSW.HT4-6
Identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past NSW.HT4-7
Locates, selects and organises information from sources to develop an historical inquiry NSW.HT4-8
Develop skills to communicate their understanding of history
Uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past NSW.HT4-9
Selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past NSW.HT4-10
Geography Elective	eTAP Lesson
The features and characteristics of places and environments across a range of scales
Describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places, environments and activities NSW.GEE4-1
Describes geographical processes and influences that form and transform places and environments NSW.GEE4-2
Interactions between people, places and environments
Explains patterns associated with natural phenomena and human activity NSW.GEE4-3
Describes the interactions and connections between people, places and environments that impact on sustainability NSW.GEE4-4
Contemporary geographical issues and their management
Describes contemporary geographical issues and events NSW.GEE4-5
Discusses perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues NSW.GEE4-6
Examines the management strategies of individuals, groups and governments NSW.GEE4-7
History Elective	eTAP Lesson
History and historical inquiry
Explains the nature of history, heritage, archaeology and the methods of historical inquiry NSW.HTE4-1
Recognises the ways in which historical meanings can be constructed through a range of media NSW.HTE4-2
Past societies and historical periods
Sequences people and events or heritage features, within specific periods of time NSW.HTE4-3
Describes some of the main features of past societies or periods, including groups and personalities NSW.HTE4-4
Work Education	eTAP Lesson
The world of work
Describes different types of work and employment options NSW.WE4-1
Recognises appropriate behaviours and protocols in diverse work contexts NSW.WE4-2
Roles of individuals and diverse organisations within the local and Australian community
Identifies the range of organisations within their local community NSW.WE4-3
Describes the roles and responsibilities of individuals within the local community NSW.WE4-4
The role of education, employment and training in planning and managing transitions
Describes the purpose of education, employment and training organisations NSW.WE4-5
Explains personal goals, attributes and values to inform choices and career pathway plans NSW.WE4-6
Skills related to workplace contexts, entrepreneurship and managing transitions
Edentifies skills, attributes and entrepreneurial behaviours for effective participation in work and society NSW.WE4-7
Identifies skills related to career development and managing transitions NSW.WE4-8
Research and communication skills that relate to the world of work
Uses relevant information from a variety of sources NSW.WE4-9
Selects and uses appropriate forms to communicate information about the world of work NSW.WE4-10