History / Year 7 / Historical Knowledge and Understanding

Curriculum content descriptions

The importance of conserving the remains of the ancient past, including the heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (ACDSEH148)

Elaborations
  • investigating world heritage criteria for the listing of significant ancient sites, using an example of an ancient site such as Pompeii
  • explaining the UNESCO-led rescue mission to save the temples of Abu Simbel
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms

Archaeology,  Artefacts,  Historic places

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