Science and Technology

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NESA / Science and Technology
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Working Scientifically

observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas STE-1WS-S 1 1

Physical World

observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces STe-5PW-ST 1 1

Earth and Space

identifies how daily and seasonal changes in the environment affect humans and other living things STe-6ES-S 1 1 1

Living World

explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things STe-3LW-ST 1 1 1

Material World

identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties STe-4MW-ST 1 1

Design and Production

develops solutions to an identified need STE-2DP-T 1 1 1

Historical skills

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NESA / History / Historical skills
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Comprehension chronology, terms and concepts

respond by demonstrating active listening behaviour, through discussion and by recalling and retelling stories LINK 1 1
distinguish between the past, present and future 2 3
sequence familiar objects and events 1 1

Perspectives and interpretations

explore a point of view  LINK 2 1

Empathetic understanding

recognise differences and similarities between individuals and families in the past and present LINK 2 1

Research

pose questions about the past using sources provided 2 1

Explanation and communication

develop a narrative about the past 2 1
use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written, role play) and digital technologies 2 1

Analysis and use of sources

explore and use a range of sources about the past 1 1 2
identify and compare features of objects from the past and present 1 1

History

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NESA / History
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Personal and Family Histories

who the people in their family are, where they were born and raised and how they are related to each other LINK 4 1
how the stories of families and the past can be communicated, for example through photographs, artefacts, books, oral histories, digital media and museums  LINK 3 2 1
the different structures of families and family groups today, and what they have in common  LINK 3 1 2
how they, their family and friends commemorate past events that are important to them  LINK 2 1
communicates stories of their own family heritage and the heritage of others HTe-1 1 1 1

Historical skills

demonstrates developing skills of historical inquiry and communication HTe-2 1 1

Geographical inquiry skills

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NESA / Geography / Geographical inquiry skills
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Acquiring geographical information

pose questions and make observations   LINK 1 1
record geographical data and information   LINK 1 1

Processing geographical information

represent data using charts or graphs   LINK 1 1
draw conclusions based on discussions of observations   LINK 1 3

Communicating geographical information

present information   LINK 2 1 1 1 1 1
reflect on their learning  LINK 1 3

Geography

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NESA / Geography
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

People live in places

identifies places and develops an understanding of the importance of places to people GEe-1 1 1 1 1

Geographical inquiry skills

communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools GEE-2 1 1

People live in places

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NESA / Geography / People live in places
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Important places 

investigate the importance of places they live in and belong to  LINK 1 2

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander places

investigate the Country/Places important to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples LINK 1 1

Locating places

investigate how the location of places can be represented  LINK 1 1

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

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NESA / Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Health, Wellbeing and Relationships

identify personal strengths and qualities 1 2
identify how people grow and change 1 1 1
identify and describe emotional responses people may experience in different situations 3 1
practise interpersonal skills to interact positively with others 4 7 1 1
identifies who they are and how people grow and change PDe-1 1 1
identifies people and demonstrates protective strategies that help keep themselves healthy, resilient and safe PDe-2 1 1
communicates ways to be caring, inclusive and respectful of others PDe-3 1 1 1
practises self-management skills in familiar and unfamiliar scenarios PDe-9 1 1 1
uses interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others PDe-10 1 1

Healthy, Safe and Active Lifestyles

make connections between feelings, thoughts, body reactions and body language 3 1
perform new movement tasks and make positive choices when faced with decisions about how they participate in physical activities 2 1
identify safe and positive health practices and display actions that promote health, safety and wellbeing 7 7 3 1
describe how individuals help one another to stay healthy and safe in various environments 1 2 1
practise interpersonal skills when participating in various activities 2 9 1 1
identify a number of possible skills and strategies to stay safe and be supportive 8 2
describe how Aboriginal people stay safe on-Country 1 1
identifies people and demonstrates protective strategies that help keep themselves healthy, resilient and safe PDe-2 1 1
explores contextual factors that influence an individual’s health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity PDe-6 1 1
identifies actions that promote health, safety, wellbeing and physically active spaces PDe-7 1 1
explores how regular physical activity keeps individuals healthy PDe-8 1 1

Working Scientifically

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NESA / Science and Technology / Working Scientifically
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Planning and conducting investigations

make observations using senses through participation in guided scientific investigations LINK 4 3 1
record observations using drawings, simple digital recording methods, oral descriptions and/or simple visual representations LINK 1 5
work collaboratively with others to investigate ideas LINK 1 1
develop safe skills when using materials and equipment LINK 5 1 6

Questioning and predicting

students respond to questions about familiar objects and events LINK 3 8
pose questions about familiar objects and events 1 1

Processing and analysing data

engage in discussions about observations LINK 3 4
represent ideas based on results of investigations LINK 3 3

Communicating

share observations and ideas based on guided investigations LINK 3 2 2

Design and Production

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NESA / Science and Technology / Design and Production
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Identifying and defining

identify and describe needs or opportunities for designing LINK 1 1
identify the technologies needed to achieve designed solutions LINK 3 6 1
follow a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve problems LINK 1 3
order a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve problems LINK 3 3

Researching and planning

generate and express ideas for design possibilities LINK 3 2
consider available resources when planning design solutions LINK 2 1
record and express design ideas through drawings and play-based models, supported with explanations and descriptions, including digital recordings LINK 1 1

Producing and implementing

develop skills to safely manage tools LINK 1 1 5
explore and manipulate materials to discover possibilities of their uses LINK 1 4 3
produce designed solutions through iteration LINK 3 2 1
sequence steps to solve a problem with guidance LINK 2 2
collaborate to improve ideas and solve a problem LINK 2 1

Testing and evaluating

evaluate success of design ideas, processes or solutions according to personal preferences and/or predetermined criteria LINK 2 1
consider and discuss the impact of a design solution within an environment LINK 1 1
explore how people safely use information systems to meet information, communication and recreation needs LINK 1 1

Earth and Space

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NESA / Science and Technology / Earth and Space
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Changes in the environment

observe, ask questions about and describe changes in objects and events 1 1 1
identify daily and seasonal changes that occur in our environment, such as day and night, and changes in the weather LINK 3 2 1
explore how living things respond to regular changes in their environment LINK 3 1 1

Living World

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NESA / Science and Technology / Living World
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Characteristics and basic needs of living things

recognise that living things have basic needs including air, food and water LINK 3 1 3 7
compare the basic needs of some plants and animals LINK 1 1 6
participate in guided investigations to identify living things and the external features of plants and animals in the local environment LINK 2 1 1
communicate findings of observations of living things in their environment LINK 2 1 1

Using living things as food and fibre

recognise that plants and animals can be used as food, or materials (fibres) for clothing and shelter LINK 1 1
explore a range of foods obtained from plants and animals LINK 2 1
explore everyday items that are designed and produced from fibres sourced from plants and animals LINK 1 2

Material World

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NESA / Science and Technology / Material World
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Properties of materials can be observed

observe and describe some properties of a range of materials LINK 1 1 5
explore the use of materials in the built environment based on their properties LINK 1 5

Materials are selected to suit specific purposes

identify and describe how the properties of different materials suit their design purpose LINK 1 4
plan, design and evaluate a product considering an identified need or opportunity LINK 3 1

Physical World

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NESA / Science and Technology / Physical World
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Movement of objects

observe the way a variety of familiar objects move LINK 1 1
observe the effects of push and pull forces on familiar objects LINK 1 1
participate in guided investigations to explore how particular objects move on land, water and/or in the air, and how these objects are affected by forces LINK 1 1

Digital Technologies

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NESA / Science and Technology / Digital Technologies
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Sequencing instructions

follow and describe a sequence of steps (algorithms) LINK 1 1

Inquiring – identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Critical and Creative Thinking / Inquiring – identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Pose questions

pose factual and exploratory questions based on personal interests and experiences 1

Identify and clarify information and ideas

identify and describe familiar information and ideas during a discussion or investigation 2

Organise and process information

gather similar information or depictions from given sources 1 1

Generating ideas, possibilities and actions

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Critical and Creative Thinking / Generating ideas, possibilities and actions
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Imagine possibilities and connect ideas

use imagination to view or create things in new ways and connect two things that seem different 2 2

Consider alternatives

suggest alternative and creative ways to approach a given situation or task 1 1 2

Seek solutions and put ideas into action

predict what might happen in a given situation and when putting ideas into action 1 2

Reflecting on thinking and processes

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Critical and Creative Thinking / Reflecting on thinking and processes
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Think about thinking (metacognition)

describe what they are thinking and give reasons why 1

Reflect on processes

identify the main elements of the steps in a thinking process 3 2 1

Transfer knowledge into new contexts

connect information from one setting to another 2 1

Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Critical and Creative Thinking / Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Apply logic and reasoning

identify the thinking used to solve problems in given situations 1 1

Draw conclusions and design a course of action

share their thinking about possible courses of action 1 2 1

Evaluate procedures and outcomes

check whether they are satisfied with the outcome of tasks or actions 1 1

Self-awareness

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Personal and Social Capability / Self-awareness
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Recognise emotions

identify a range of emotions and describe situations that may evoke these emotions 2
recognise and identify their own emotions 1 1

Recognise personal qualities and achievements

express a personal preference 1
identify their likes and dislikes, needs and wants, and explore what influences these 1

Understand themselves as learners

identify their abilities, talents and interests as learners 1
select tasks they can do in different learning contexts 1

Develop reflective practice

recognise and identify participation in or completion of a task 1
reflect on their feelings as learners and how their efforts affect skills and achievements 1

Self-management

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Personal and Social Capability / Self-management
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Express emotions appropriately

recognise and identify how their emotions influence the way they feel and act 2
express their emotions constructively in interactions with others 3

Develop self-discipline and set goals

make a choice to participate in a class activity 2
follow class routines to assist learning 2

Work independently and show initiative

attempt tasks independently and identify when and from whom help can be sought 2 2
attempt tasks with support or prompting 1 3

Become confident, resilient and adaptable

identify situations that feel safe or unsafe, approaching new situations with confidence 1 2
identify people and situations with which they feel a sense of familiarity or belonging 2 2

Social awareness

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Personal and Social Capability / Social awareness
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Appreciate diverse perspectives

acknowledge that people hold many points of view 1

Contribute to civil society

describe ways they can help at home and school 1 1

Understand relationships

explore relationships through play and group experiences 2 3

Social management

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Personal and Social Capability / Social management
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Communicate effectively

identify positive ways to initiate, join and interrupt conversations with adults and peers 1

Work collaboratively

share experiences of cooperation in play and group activities 2 1 1 1

Make decisions

identify options when making decisions to meet their needs and the needs of others 1

Negotiate and resolve conflict

listen to others’ ideas, and recognise that others may see things differently from them 1

Develop leadership skills

identify ways to take responsibility for familiar tasks at home and school 1 1

Understanding ethical concepts and issues

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Ethical Understanding / Understanding ethical concepts and issues
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Recognise ethical concepts

identify ethical concepts arising in familiar contexts, such as good and bad behaviours 5 1

Explore ethical concepts in context

describe familiar situations that involve ethical concepts 8 1

Reasoning in decision making and actions

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Ethical Understanding / Reasoning in decision making and actions
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Reason and make ethical decisions

identify examples from stories and experiences that show ways people make decisions about their actions 2 1

Consider consequences

identify links between emotions and behaviours 3 1

Reflect on ethical action

identify and describe the influence of factors such as wants and needs on people’s actions 1 1

Exploring values, rights and responsibilities

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Ethical Understanding / Exploring values, rights and responsibilities
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Examine values

identify values that are important to them 1 1 1

Explore rights and responsibilities

share examples of rights and responsibilities in given situations 1 1

Consider points of view

express their own point of view and listen to the views of others 1

Recognising culture and developing respect

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Intercultural Understanding / Recognising culture and developing respect
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Investigate culture and cultural identity

share ideas about self and belonging with peers 2 1 2

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

identify, explore and compare culturally diverse activities and objects 1 1

Develop respect for cultural diversity

discuss ideas about cultural diversity in local contexts 1 1

Interacting and empathising with others

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Intercultural Understanding / Interacting and empathising with others
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Communicate across cultures

recognise that people use different languages to communicate 1 1

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

express their opinions and listen to the opinions of others in given situations 1 1

Empathise with others

imagine and describe their own feelings if they were put in someone else’s place 3

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Intercultural Understanding / Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility
Community: In Our Community
Community: In Our Community
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Sustainability: Our Sustainable World
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Social Justice: Fairness and Friendship
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Creativity: Topsy Turvy Tales
Identity: Shaping Identity
Identity: Shaping Identity
Change: The Changing World
Change: The Changing World
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Discovery: The Bridge and Beyond
Connections: Great and Small
Connections: Great and Small
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Foundation

Reflect on intercultural experiences

identify and describe memorable intercultural experiences 1 1

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

identify examples of the acceptance and inclusion of others in given situations 1

Mediate cultural difference

identify similarities and differences between themselves and their peers 1 1