Units, Early Stage 1 – HSIE
Early Stage 1 sample units to support implementation of the HSIE K–6 Syllabus (2024).
Syllabus
Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from HSIE K–6 Syllabus (2024) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024.
HSIE K–6 sample units align with the department’s scope and sequence. The structure follows NESA’s sample whole school curriculum plan. Four sample units for Early Stage 1 will be released in a phased approach across 2025 and 2026.
Students explore the significance of Aboriginal Country and the Traditional Custodians of the land on which their school is located. Through engaging with Dreaming Stories, mapping activities and discussions on cultural practices, students develop an understanding of the natural and human features of their environment and the connections Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples have with Country.
The unit teaches students to identify the special connections they have with places and groups, exploring the vocabulary Aboriginal Peoples use to describe Country. Through data collection and representation, students learn how people care for places, fostering an appreciation for their relationships with the environment and community.
Feedback
We value your insights to inform the ongoing refinement of these units. After teaching, we invite you to provide feedback on the unit's effectiveness, what worked well and what could be improved.
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12/03/2026
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