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Elaboration ACDSEH126

recognising the historic impact of the pictures of Earth taken during the Apollo 8 mission and how they influenced people’s view of the world

gathering relevant data from a range of primary sources (for example, from observation and annotated field sketches, surveys and interviews, or photographs) about the ways to protect significant landscapes

Elaboration (2) ACHGK061

identifying the differences between natural and agricultural ecosystems in flows of nutrients and water, and in biodiversity

Elaboration ACHGK075

explaining how communities and governments attempt to balance environmental, economic and social criteria in decisions on environmental programs, and the extent to which there can be trade-offs between them

Elaboration ACHGS073

gathering relevant data from a range of primary sources (for example, from observation and annotated field sketches, conducting surveys, interviews and experiments, or taking photographs) about human-induced environmental changes

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI097

creating flowcharts that show the stages of a process (for example, steps in an electoral process such as a class vote or a local council election; the sequence of safety procedures that can be used to mitigate the effects of bushfire or flood, the sequence …

Elaboration (3) ACHASSK031

describing local features people look after (for example, bushland, wetland, park or a heritage building) and finding out why and how these features need to be cared for, and who provides this care

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI042

using their knowledge about a familiar place or site to imagine how it might change in the future and how they can influence a positive future for it

Elaboration ACHASSI054

using information technologies to record and organise information in tables, databases and digital concept maps (for example, creating a consequence chart to show what happens when school rules are not followed, or when human settlement damages a component …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI061

arguing a point of view on a civics and citizenship issue relevant to their lives (for example, the consequences of breaking school rules, the value of contributing in their community, the need to preserve an endangered species) and making effective use …

Elaboration (3) ACHASSI102

discussing the priorities and ethics evident in past decisions (for example, in clearing of native vegetation for farming, in stealing food to survive)

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI103

evaluating the possible options that people could take to resolve challenges (for example, improving water quality, ensuring fairness, managing excess waste, budgeting choices)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI127

discussing issues where there are, or were, a range of views and proposing reasons for different perspectives (for example, different opinions about the deportation of South Sea Islanders from 1901, the vote for women, how to manage an environment more …

Elaboration (2) ACHASSK148

using a current global issue (for example, immigration across borders or clearing native forests to establish palm oil plantations) to discuss the concept of global citizenship

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK149

explaining why choices have to be made when faced with unlimited wants and limited resources (for example, by compiling a list of personal needs and wants, determining priorities (including sustainability of natural environments) and identifying the needs …

Elaboration ACHASSI160

designing and proposing actions to respond to challenges (for example, actions related to environmental and economic sustainability such as ensuring a sustainable supply of water) after considering the possible outcomes

Elaboration (1) ACHGK040

discussing the advantages and disadvantages of strategies to overcome water scarcity (for example, recycling (‘grey water’), stormwater harvesting and re-use, desalination, inter-regional transfer of water and trade in virtual water, and reducing water …

Elaboration (3) ACHGS072

using a range of methods including digital technologies to plan and conduct an information search about the causes and consequences of change to environments

Elaboration ACDSEH062

exploring theories about the decline of the Khmer civilisation (for example, the development of an unstable climate such as drought and monsoons; the rise of Theravada Buddhism; the breakdown of Angkor’s water management system)

Elaboration ACHASSI099

analysing sources to identify and understand the different motives and experiences of individuals and groups involved in past or present events and issues (for example, the reasons people migrated to colonial Australia and their diverse experiences; the …

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