In human society and its environment (HSIE), the subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10, where students study specific historical and geographical concepts and skills.
In HSIE, students explore varied subjects in human society and its environment to learn about history, geography, people, societies and culture.
Students also have an opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live through elective subjects.
A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:
- research, gather and analyse information
- question and make judgements
- write for a variety of purposes.
At Leura Public School the key learning area of Human Society and Its Environment provides opportunities for students to ask challenging questions, to be curious and to develop a lifelong love of learning. Our students gain understandings about change and continuity, cultures, environments, and social systems and structures.
All students have opportunities to learn about people and the environments with which they interact. Each stage program provides experiences that are meaningful for students, engaging them with actual people, places and issues wherever possible.
