Units, Stage 2 – HSIE
Stage 2 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, 2025.
HSIE K–6 sample units align with the department’s scope and sequence. The structure follows NESA’s sample whole school curriculum plan and is organised on an 8-term-per-stage basis. Eight sample units for Stage 2 will be released in a phased approach across 2025 and 2026.
This unit teaches students about climate zones around the world in relation to the equator and poles. Students compare climate zones in Australia and analyse seasonal rainfall patterns, representing data in column graphs. Students also locate and compare key geographical features in Australia and the world using grids and relief maps, along with compass directions.
This unit teaches students how places are organised for different purposes and compares conservation and sustainability goals. Students learn about the management of reserved lands in New South Wales, identify waste minimisation strategies, and investigate sustainable food practices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.