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Year 7 history
In Year 7, learners study the deep past and the ancient world. They learn how historians and archaeologists investigate the past, how to date and sequence events across thousands of years, the long and continuing histories of First Nations Australians, and the societies of ancient civilisations such as Egypt, Rome and China.
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Historical knowledge and understanding
- Deep time: First Nations historiesTopic outlineLearners study archaeological evidence such as at Lake Mungo and Madjedbebe, sea-level change and the continuing cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, drawing on community-endorsed sources.
- Ancient EgyptTopic outlineLearners investigate how the Nile shaped Egyptian society, the roles of pharaohs, priests and farmers, and beliefs about the afterlife.
- Ancient RomeTopic outlineLearners examine the Roman Republic and Empire, social structure, daily life and the legacy of Rome in law, language and engineering.
- Ancient ChinaTopic outlineLearners explore the Qin and Han dynasties, the teachings of Confucius, the Silk Roads and inventions such as paper.
Historical skills
- How historians and archaeologists investigate the pastFull lesson · 50 minLearners distinguish primary and secondary sources, learn how archaeologists use evidence, and practise asking questions of sources.
- Dating and sequencing the pastFull lesson · 45 minLearners use BCE and CE, centuries and millennia, and construct timelines across long time spans.