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• VCHHC067

  Identify the origin and content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places and events

  Elaborations

  • using historical terms such as immigration, exploration, development, settlement and naming days of commemoration and emblems when speaking, writing, and illustrating
  • using and understanding the meaning of acronyms, for example, NAIDOC and ANZAC
  • identifying sources to investigate change in the community in the past, such as photographs, maps, and the remains of buildings
  • analysing a range of sources to locate information about the people, places and events in their community’s present and past, for example photographs, maps and oral histories,
  • using information technologies to organise information and make connections, for example, creating tables in word processing software and concept mapping
  • identifying sources to investigate the story of the First Fleet and its arrival, such as paintings, maps, written records/accounts

  VCHHC067 | The Humanities | History | Levels 3 and 4 | Historical Concepts and Skills | Historical sources as evidence

• VCKOC142

  Create simple bilingual resources for their learning and for the school community

  Elaborations

  • producing a parallel bilingual word list by identifying known Korean words or expressions and relating them to English equivalents, and vice versa, noticing that direct translation sometimes does not work
  • preparing descriptions in both Korean and English about familiar topics, using modelled language and choosing vocabulary from word lists, discussing differences in expression between the two languages with the teacher
  • creating bilingual texts for the classroom and the school community using digital technologies (for example, posters, songs and online newsletter items), sharing ideas about how to represent meaning in different languages for different audiences

  VCKOC142 | Languages | Korean | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC026

  Create simple bilingual resources for familiar audiences

  Elaborations

  • creating hand-made or digital greeting cards in both the language and English for different celebrations and traditions
  • creating bilingual texts for different audiences, for example, signs for the school community, a bilingual class digital dictionary, a word chart, a board game for a younger class
  • creating simple bilingual story books that include captions and images modelled on familiar texts, for example, Spot the Dog

  VCNRC026 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCARC128

  Produce bilingual texts and resources, including digital and online resources such as digital picture dictionaries, posters and signs, for their class and school community

  Elaborations

  • producing a parallel bilingual word list or digital picture dictionary by identifying known Arabic words or expressions and relating them to English equivalents, and vice versa, recognising that direct translation is not always possible
  • composing captions for images in Arabic and English to create simple bilingual storybooks in print or digital formats
  • creating texts in print, digital or online formats, such as descriptions in both Arabic and English on familiar topics, selecting from word lists vocabulary that best conveys the intended meaning in both languages
  • creating simple action songs and raps which include alternative repetitive phrases in Arabic and English, to perform for the school community

  VCARC128 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCELC128

  Create simple bilingual resources such as picture dictionaries, action games or labels for the classroom

  Elaborations

  • creating handmade or digital greeting cards in both Greek and English for different celebrations and traditions, for example, Καλά Χριστούγεννα, Καλό Πάσχα
  • creating bilingual texts for different audiences, for example, signs for the school community, a bilingual class digital dictionary, a word chart, a board game for a younger class
  • creating simple bilingual story books that include captions and images modelled on familiar texts, for example, Spot the dog

  VCELC128 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCLVU172

  Identify available resources and protocols to be followed when building language

  Elaborations

  • identifying and locating available language resources suitable for language building, for example, living speakers and rememberers, visual, aural and written documents, archival material
  • identifying the existence and location of keeping places for texts and resources as language is rebuilt, for example, in the community, national archives, purpose-built interpretative centres
  • understanding that there are protocols to be followed when building language, such as consulting and involving language owners who may want to determine how the language expands into new domains of use
  • discussing potential limits and constraints of school language programs in relation to building language
  • learning about language building efforts in their community and the role of particular groups in this process, for example, by visiting the local language centre, history museum or by inviting people involved in the process to talk to the class
  • identifying language revival programs in other regions and reporting on processes used and resources developed
  • finding examples of language revival in the categories of language revitalisation, language renewal and language reclamation, and consider what these examples contribute to the processes of language building
  • understanding how language revival serves to enrich Australia’s linguistic and cultural resources

  VCLVU172 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Levels 3 to 6 | Understanding | Role of language building

• VCLVU173

  Understand how the language has been recorded in the past, and how this affects language building processes

  Elaborations

  • understanding how the language was recorded in the past, by whom and for what purposes
  • understanding the techniques of how the language was recorded in the past, what this means to the language and how it has affected current representation of the language
  • understanding reasons for different spellings of words within the language, for example, how sounds may have been misheard, meanings been misunderstood and other unintentional errors introduced in the documentation process of the language
  • understanding how language resources such as living speakers, recorded texts and archival information are used in the language building process
  • identifying gaps in the vocabulary of the language, considering what responses may be necessary
  • helping to build a community of learners–speakers who use the language, for example, by teaching younger members of the school community and/or classes in local primary schools

  VCLVU173 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Levels 3 to 6 | Understanding | Role of language building

• VCASFC027

  Create bilingual versions of different types of texts, such as captioned recordings of Auslan phrases or classroom resources such as posters and digital displays

  Elaborations

  • creating captions in English for basic recorded signed texts, for example, a ‘welcome to the school’ video
  • creating bilingual texts for the classroom or school community, such as posters including signed images or digital library displays, and discussing how to represent meaning in different languages for different audiences
  • creating cards for use by younger children that contain pictures, labels and signs, for example, cards relating to different forms of transport
  • making their own bilingual picture dictionaries with English labels, images and simple descriptions of signs, identifying and categorising signs according to handshape

  VCASFC027 | Languages | Auslan | First Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCESC131

  Present information about personal or shared interests or experiences, using simple descriptive language and supporting resources such as tables, lists and images

  Elaborations

  • creating a class book, visual/digital display or collection related to topics they have been studying in Spanish and/or other curriculum areas, for example, recetas favoritas, animales, la naturaleza, “los conquistadores”
  • presenting information on cultural events or topics likely to interest other children of the same age, for example, a children’s salsa/flamenco/cueca competition
  • planning and giving short presentations in Spanish on topics such as holidays or favourite computer games, using a combination of language and visual images such as photos, illustrations, captions and diagrams, for example, Mis videojuegos favoritos son Minecraft y Candy Crush. Mis vacaciones en la nieve: este es mi muñeco de nieve

  VCESC131 | Languages | Spanish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing

• VCLVC155

  Gather, record and classify information from a range of sources from Country/Place, historical documents and contemporary resources

  Elaborations

  • finding out the origins of Indigenous names, for example, of streets, city parks, rivers, public institutions, social programs in their area
  • labelling, ordering and classifying natural objects from the environment according to Indigenous taxonomies
  • obtaining information from a variety of sources about the natural environment, for example, by listening to visiting respected community members, reading, viewing, consulting historical resources and photos, and presenting findings in chart, poster, table, graphic or digital form
  • reading, viewing or listening to simple texts such as posters, signs, historical documents, word lists, answering questions by selecting from options and filling in gaps
  • viewing a demonstration, for example, of cooking bush tucker, cooking in an earth oven, and recording key words/phrases related to processes associated with the collection and preparation of food
  • surveying peers and community members on different topics, for example, favourite television programs, video games, foods, football teams, sports or bands, after school activities/time spent in those activities, languages spoken; and presenting results in chart, graph or digital formats
  • labelling, drawing and matching inside and outside body parts
  • observing and reading signs of Country/Place with the guidance of respected community members/community speakers, for example, the presence of bees, dragonflies, changing colours of bark, different tracks, tides, seaweed dumps, regeneration of vegetation, special (warning) calls of birds, turtle mating, ripening of fruit, changes in the night sky; and recording these details through photos, pictures, diagrams, captions, simple descriptions and commentaries
  • classifying different types of plants/parts of plants and their uses, for example, what different parts are used for or which are poisonous, presenting findings in chart, poster, table, graphic or digital form
  • mapping Country/Place in various forms, for example, on paper, in sand or mud, labelling key topographical features and infrastructure and making simple statements about their locations in relation to other places, for example, east, west, near, far, other side of…
  • investigating and discussing where appropriate the meaning of personal and family names of Aboriginal origin
  • surveying and comparing healthy ways of eating, for example, by identifying what is available from the school canteen and listing which healthy foods they like to eat, recording and presenting results in chart, graph or digital format or by giving an oral presentation

  VCLVC155 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Levels 3 to 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCGGK082

  Types of natural vegetation and the significance of vegetation to the environment, the importance of environments to animals and people, and different views on how they can be protected; the use and management of natural resources and waste, and different views on how to do this sustainably

  Elaborations

  • exploring how vegetation produces the oxygen all land animals (including people) breathe, protects land from erosion by water or wind, retains rainfall, provides habitat for animals, shelters crops and livestock, provides shade for people, cools urban places, produces medicines, wood and fibre, and can make places appear more attractive
  • explaining how people’s connections with their environment can also be aesthetic, emotional and spiritual
  • describing how natural processes can break down and recycle some wastes safely. For example, through composting or purifying water as it moves through the environment
  • investigating where a particular renewable natural resource comes from and how it is used, what sustainable use of this resource might mean and comparing a strategy to reduce the use of the resource (for example, recycling paper) with a strategy to increase the output of this resource (for example, planting more trees)
  • visiting a national park and discussing different views on development in the park

  VCGGK082 | The Humanities | Geography | Levels 3 and 4 | Geographical Knowledge | Diversity and significance of places and environments

• English: Level 3 description

  In Levels 3 and 4, students communicate with peers and teachers from other classes and schools in a range of face-to-face and online/virtual environments.

  Students engage with a variety of texts for enjoyment. They listen to, read, view and interpret spoken, written and multimodal texts in which...

  Level description | English

• Geography: Levels 3 and 4 description

  In Levels 3 and 4, the curriculum continues to develop students’ mental map of the world and their understanding of place through examining the major characteristics of Australia, Australia's neighbouring countries and Africa and South America. The concept of place is developed by examining...

  Level description | The Humanities | Geography

• VCKOC138

  Present information gathered from different types of texts relating to people, objects, places and events

  Elaborations

  • reporting on information gathered from sources including online resources such as interviews, surveys or brochures, using different media including those in digital formats such as drawings, posters and captioned photos
  • using simple descriptive language and supporting resources to introduce family members and friends, identifying relationships (우리 엄마예요; 친구예요) and cultural backgrounds (호주 사람이에요;한국 사람이에요)
  • creating a class profile from information collected from each other, for example, creating a chart or database to identify favourite sports, food, or colours (크리켓, 불고기,빨간색)
  • presenting information on events or topics of possible interest to Korean children of their own age (for example, 생일, 방학), using multimodal resources and realia support and building vocabulary to describe actions and feelings

  VCKOC138 | Languages | Korean | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing

• Japanese - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 4, students interact with the teacher and peers in regular classroom routines and structured interactions. They understand and respond to instructions related to classroom organisation and activities, for example, ペア　に　なって　ください。大きい　こえ　で　いって　ください。. They use formulaic and rehearsed...

  Level description | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4

• VCDSCD032

  Plan a sequence of production steps when making designed solutions

  Elaborations

  • determining planning processes as a class, for example, recording a procedure, writing a production plan or creating time plans
  • managing time and resource allocation throughout production, for example materials, tools, equipment and people
  • identifying the steps in a mass production process
  • sequencing steps to collaboratively produce a designed solution

  VCDSCD032 | Technologies | Design and Technologies | Levels 3 and 4 | Creating Designed Solutions | Planning and managing

• Non-Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 4, students interact with the teacher and peers to share simple information about aspects of their lives, such as school, home and everyday routines. They use formulaic expressions when participating in classroom routines, collaborative activities and simple transactional exchanges...

  Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4

• Victorian Aboriginal Languages: Levels 3 to 6 description

  Students focus on aspects of their personal and social worlds, and are introduced to content related to the Country/Place and language community. They develop an awareness of their membership of various groups, and their widening social networks, experiences, and communicative repertoires, and...

  Level description | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages

• VCITC030

  Compare experiences, noticing how these are influenced by language and culture and how readily they may be expressed in Italian

  Elaborations

  • reflecting on cultural differences between everyday life in Italy and Australia, for example, asking how their school day would change if they went to primary school in Italy or what they would find interesting about sharing a lunch with an Italian family, and why; and considering what they would tell a visiting Italian child about how their own family celebrates Christmas, and explaining their choices
  • noticing the influence of important events such as religious celebrations on childhood experiences (for example, le lezioni settimanali di catechismo, la Prima Comunione, andare alla Scuola Media) and connecting these to their own experiences
  • recognising similarities in the Italian and Australian schooling systems (for example, la maestra, l’aula, il cortile), and differences (for example, il bidello, la mensa, il giardino, le scale), and noticing that the Italian school day is different for cultural reasons
  • noticing similarities between Australian and Italian cultures in major celebrations like Christmas (l’albero di Natale) and Easter (l’uovo di cioccolata), as well as differences, for example, the presence of il presepe at Christmas, and the presence of la sorpresa dentro all’uovo di cioccolata at Easter
  • noticing how their own language use influences expectations about Italian language use, such as seeing word order as ‘back to front’, for example, la macchina rossa = the red car
  • discussing distinctive social and cultural practices such as celebrations, for example, Santo Stefano, Ferragosto, Carnevale or Pasquetta
  • considering messages in Italian children’s stories and making comparisons with own experiences, for example, Is that the same or different for me? What would I do or say in that particular situation?
  • considering own and others’ cultural assumptions about home, school and leisure, and how these may be different in an Italian context

  VCITC030 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCHIC022

  Locate and organise information in different types of spoken, written and visual texts relating to personal, social and natural worlds

  Elaborations

  • listening to short spoken texts that contain some unfamiliar language, such as announcements or directions for a game or task, identifying specific points of information
  • collecting information from print or digital resources about selected topics, such as animal species, famous places, national flags or world geography, to create captioned displays with simple descriptive statements, for example, तिरंगा झंडा; संकटग्रस्त जानवर; विश्व के सबसे ऊँचे पर्वत
  • locating information from a range of multimedia materials relating to school routines and activities in Hindi language contexts, comparing with school life in Australia, for example, the ‘midday meals’ scheme in India compared to school canteens in Australia
  • finding Hindi language at home or in the community to create language resources for their own use in different contexts and situations, for example, collecting Hindi words in English-language advertisements, menus or shop signs, such as roti, naan, mela.
  • using digital/online resources to collect information about children’s out-of-school daily activities in Hindi-speaking communities in different contexts

  VCHIC022 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing