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Ancient history

Ancient history examines past societies using a wide variety of written and archaeological sources. A study of ancient history allows students to:

  • investigate past people, societies, events and historical sites using the methods of historians and archaeologists
  • understand the influence the ancient past has on the present and future
  • analyse written and archaeological evidence, question interpretations of available evidence, appreciate the need to conserve historical sites and consider changing interpretations of the past
  • communicate about history in a variety of forms.

The NESA ancient history page contains the syllabus and support materials including a sample assessment schedule, standards packages, HSC exam specifications and specimen papers.

Support materials for the new syllabus

See the programming page for support materials for the new ancient history syllabus.

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NSW Department of Education

This information is current as at 16/10/2019 08:14pm, AEDT. For the most up-to-date information, go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/key-learning-areas/pdhpe/policy-and-programming-requirements.

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