HASS · Year 4

Investigate why and how people participate within communities and cultural and social groups VCCCC006 Describe the different cultural, religious and/or social groups to which they and others in the community may belong VCCCC007 Identify features of government and law and describe key democratic values VCCCG001 Identify how and why decisions are made democratically in communities VCCCG002 Explain the roles of local government and some familiar services provided at the local level VCCCG003 Explain how and why people make rules VCCCL004 Distinguish between rules and laws and discuss why rules and laws are important VCCCL005

Identify and describe the characteristics of places in different locations at a range of scales VCGGC071 Identify and describe locations and spatial distributions and patterns VCGGC072 Identify and explain the interconnections within places and between places VCGGC073 Location of major countries of Africa and South America in relation to Australia and their major characteristics including the types of vegetation and native animals in at least two countries for both continents VCGGK077 Location of Australia’s neighbouring countries and the diverse characteristics of their places VCGGK078 Representation of Australia as states and territories, and Australia’s major natural and human characteristics VCGGK079 The many Countries/Places of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia, and the custodial responsibility they have for Country/Place, and how this influences views about sustainability VCGGK080 Main climates of the world and the similarities and differences between the climates of different places VCGGK081 Types of natural vegetation and the significance of vegetation to the environment, the importance of environments to animals and people, and different views on how they can be protected; the use and management of natural resources and waste, and different views on how to do this sustainably VCGGK082 Similarities and differences in individuals’ and groups’ feelings and perceptions about places, and how they influence views about the protection of these places VCGGK083 Similarities and differences between places in terms of their type of settlement, demographic characteristics and the lives of the people who live there VCGGK084 The significance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area VCHHK072

Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and other sources VCGGC074 Represent data and the location of places and their characteristics by constructing tables and simple graphs and maps of appropriate scale that conform to cartographic conventions of border, scale, legend, title and north point VCGGC075 Interpret maps and other geographical data and information to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions, using geographical terminology including simple grid references, compass direction and distance VCGGC076 Identify the origin and content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places and events VCHHC067

Sequence significant events in chronological order to create a narrative about one navigator, explorer or trader and Australian settlement VCHHC066 Describe perspectives of people from the past VCHHC068 Identify and describe continuity and change over time in the local community, region or state and as a result of the effects of European exploration VCHHC069 Identify and explain the causes and effects of European settlement and exploration VCHHC070 Describe the significance of Australian celebrations, symbols and emblems VCHHC071 A significant example of change and a significant example of continuity over time in the local community, region or state/territory VCHHK073 The role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community and/or other societies VCHHK074 One significant narrative, myths or celebration from the past VCHHK075 Significance of days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia and the importance of symbols and emblems, including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day VCHHK076 Significance of celebrations and commemorations in other places around the world VCHHK077 The diversity and longevity of Australia’s first peoples and the significant ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected to Country and Place (land, sea, waterways and skies) and the effects on their daily lives VCHHK078 The journey(s) of a significant world navigator, explorer or trader up to the late eighteenth century, including their contacts with and effects on other societies VCHHK079 Stories of the First Fleet, including causes and reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences and perspectives following arrival VCHHK080 The nature of contact between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and others, for example, the Macassans and the Europeans, and the effects of these interactions VCHHK081