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Physical features of India (such as fertile river plains) and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there (ACDSEH006)

Elaborations
  • describing how harmonious relationships with the natural world were reflected in Indian belief systems (for example, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism)
  • creating a graphic representation of the extent of India as a political unit at this time (for example, its diverse climatic and geographical features, types and location of food production, areas of high- and low-density population)
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms

Ancient history,  Indian history,  Landforms,  Human settlements

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