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What Students Will Learn

Topic One: 

The importance of environments, including natural vegetation and water sources, to people and animals in Australia. 

 

Topic Two: 

The sustainable use and management of renewable and non-renewable resources, including the custodial responsibility First Nations Australians have for Country/Place. 

What is Sustainability?

What is Sustainability?

 

Systems

All life forms, including human life, are connected through Earth’s systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival.

HASS Year 4: Knowledge and understanding - Geography (ACARA) 

Sustainable patterns of living require the responsible use of resources, maintenance of clean air, water and soils, and preservation or restoration of healthy environments.

HASS Year 4: Knowledge and understanding - Geography (ACARA) 

Futures

Sustainable futures require individuals to seek information, identify solutions, reflect on and evaluate past actions, and collaborate with and influence others as they work towards a desired change.

HASS Year 4: Knowledge and understanding - Geography (ACARA) 

Culture (Country/Place)

First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways.

HASS Year 4: Knowledge and understanding - Geography (ACARA)