Units, Stage 3 – HSIE
Stage 3 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 3 will be released in a phased approach across 2025 and 2026.
This unit teaches students to explore cultural connection and environmental management. Students explore Aboriginal cultural obligations to Country and examine how Aboriginal cultural works reflect oral traditions and landscape mapping. They observe and record geographical information, propose strategies for managing local environmental events and understand the role of seasonal calendars in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
This unit teaches students to examine how to manage Country sustainably. Students explore cultural obligations to Country in the continuation of Aboriginal cultures and how local knowledges influence the management of environments and World Heritage areas. They research and present strategies for sustainably managing and protecting global environments for future generations.