Humanities and social sciences / Year 6 / Inquiry and skills / Evaluating and reflecting

Curriculum content descriptions

Reflect on learning to propose personal and/or collective action in response to an issue or challenge, and predict the probable effects (ACHASSI132)

Elaborations
  • reflecting on what they have learnt in relation to an issue and identifying problems that might be experienced when taking action to address the issue
  • collecting evidence to build a case for action that takes account of alternative views, minimises risks and mitigates any negative outcomes
  • suggesting a course of action on a global issue that is significant to them and describing how different groups could respond
  • reflecting on the civic activities that students can participate in and the benefits of active and informed citizenship, including the significance of understanding cultural diversity
  • identifying the possible effects of decisions that have been made about an economic or business issue
  • identfying intercultural experiences and how this may affect future cultural interactions

General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Personal and social capability Personal and social capability
ScOT terms

Social role,  Civic responsibility

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