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• VCGGC100

  Identify, analyse and explain spatial distributions and patterns and identify and explain their implications

  Elaborations

  • interpreting the spatial distribution of rainfall in Australia and comparing it with that of other continents
  • comparing accessibility to and availability of a range of services and facilities between different types of settlements (urban, rural and remote) in Australia and other countries. For example, shops, access to clean water, sanitation, education and health services
  • investigating the natural causes and spatial distribution of a geomorphological hazard. For example, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides and avalanches
  • exploring the arguments for and against a more balanced distribution of the urban population

  VCGGC100 | The Humanities | Geography | Levels 7 and 8 | Geographical Concepts and Skills | Place, space and interconnection

• VCGGK136

  Human alteration of biomes to produce food, industrial materials and fibres, and the environmental effects of these alterations

  Elaborations

  • identifying the biomes in Australia and overseas that produce some of the foods and plant material people consume
  • investigating ways that the production of food and fibre has altered some biomes through, for example, vegetation clearance, introduction of exotic species, drainage, terracing and irrigation
  • using the concept of a system to identify the differences between natural and agricultural ecosystems in flows of nutrients and water, and in biodiversity

  VCGGK136 | The Humanities | Geography | Levels 9 and 10 | Geographical Knowledge | Biomes and food security

• VCHHC071

  Describe the significance of Australian celebrations, symbols and emblems

  Elaborations

  • generating questions about the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the nature of contact in early Australia
  • posing questions about explorers, for example, 'Who were they? 'Where were they from?' 'Where did they go?' 'What did they do?'
  • identifying the meaning of celebrations from different perspectives, for example, Australia Day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples compared with other cultural groups

  VCHHC071 | The Humanities | History | Levels 3 and 4 | Historical Concepts and Skills | Historical significance

• VCHHK073

  A significant example of change and a significant example of continuity over time in the local community, region or state/territory

  Elaborations

  • investigating changes and continuity in relation to transport, work, education, natural and built environments, entertainment and daily life
  • investigating a development in the local community from the time of European settlement to the present day, for example, through photographs, newspapers, oral histories, diaries and letters
  • comparing key similarities and differences in photographs from both the past and present of a specific location to identify change or continuity

  VCHHK073 | The Humanities | History | Levels 3 and 4 | Historical Knowledge | Community, remembrance and celebrations

• VCHHK133

  Key social, cultural, economic, and political features of one society at the start of the period

  Elaborations

  • Australia
    • examining the different contexts of the colonies of Australia and explain their influences
    • investigating the founding of Melbourne and the features of Port Phillip District/Victoria
    • analysing and evaluating the effects of Gold on Victoria using a graphic organiser
  • Asia
    • investigating ONE Asian society such as China, Japan, India, Dutch East Indies at the start of the period
    • identifying the territorial extent of Qing China, the role and influence of the Emperor, and the nature of literature, art and architecture at the time
    • describing the impacts of the Industrial revolution on Japan’s isolation and changing economy

  VCHHK133 | The Humanities | History | Levels 9 and 10 | Historical Knowledge | The making of the modern world | Australia and Asia

• VCHPEM134

  Compose and perform movement sequences for specific purposes in a variety of contexts

  Elaborations

  • designing and performing movement sequences to create, use and defend space
  • composing and performing a group dance sequence in response to a piece of music or other stimuli
  • demonstrating control when transitioning between twists, rotations and leaps
  • travelling, marking and intercepting to achieve and retain possession
  • designing and performing movement sequences to travel around, over, under and through natural or man-made obstacles

  VCHPEM134 | Health and Physical Education | Levels 7 and 8 | Movement and Physical Activity | Moving the body

• VCHPEP146

  Investigate how empathy and ethical decision-making contribute to respectful relationships

  Elaborations

  • investigating the characteristics of positive, respectful relationships and the rights and responsibilities of individuals in relationships
  • investigating how gender and the balance of power influences the nature of relationships such as intimate and family relationships and proposing actions that can be taken when a relationship is not respectful
  • comparing own decisions with those of others and acknowledging others’ right to act differently and to change their mind
  • demonstrating and advocating appropriate bystander behaviour when participating in online interactions.

  VCHPEP146 | Health and Physical Education | Levels 9 and 10 | Personal, Social and Community Health | Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing

• VCHPEP124

  Evaluate strategies to manage personal, physical and social changes that occur as they grow older

  Elaborations

  • accessing and assessing health information and services that support young people to manage changes and transitions as they grow older
  • investigating the changing nature of peer and family relationships and proposing strategies to manage these changes
  • analysing how roles and responsibilities change and evaluating strategies for managing these increasing responsibilities
  • evaluating and practising coping, communication and problem-solving skills to manage changes and emotions associated with puberty and getting older

  VCHPEP124 | Health and Physical Education | Levels 7 and 8 | Personal, Social and Community Health | Being healthy, safe and active

• VCLVU187

  Discuss the purpose and roles of various spoken, written and visual texts in the language

  Elaborations

  • understanding the purpose and role of different types of text in the language, for example, declaring identity, acknowledging parts of traditional belief systems, acknowledging ancestors, passing on knowledge and information, mapping resources on Country and managing natural phenomena such as weather
  • understanding that Country/Place can be interpreted as text by the community
  • discussing ways that songs function to capture language and meaning in ways similar to literature in other cultures
  • linking and sequencing ideas to form cohesive texts, using appropriate grammatical forms and elements, for example, serialisation, connectives, embedding, headings and paragraphing

  VCLVU187 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Levels 7 to 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCNRC078

  Reflect on issues related to intercultural experiences, questioning preconceptions and generalisations, and taking responsibility for modifying language and behaviours

  Elaborations

  • reflecting on learning and using the target language, and the nature of communication misunderstandings and breakdowns, discussing repair and recovery strategies and insights gained
  • exchanging correspondence with peers in communities where the language being studied is spoken and reflecting on differences and similarities in language use and conventions and cultural nuances
  • reflecting on and discussing ways of modifying own language and behaviours to communicate effectively with speakers of the target language, for example, keeping a record of required modifications for intercultural experiences
  • sharing responsibility for modifying language and behaviours through providing feedback to other learners

  VCNRC078 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRU083

  Analyse culturally specific ways of interacting in the language being studied and how and why language use varies according to cultural contexts, considering why these interactions differ from those in English or in other languages

  Elaborations

  • comparing texts created for different audiences, such as advertisements, brochures and signs, noticing how language use reflects ideas and messages that are relevant to a particular audience
  • investigating the nature and use of the target language in different contexts of interaction, reflecting on similarities and differences to interactions in English or other languages
  • identifying English words in the language being studied and discussing their emergence and use

  VCNRU083 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCZHU074

  Explain differences in intonation, rhythm and sounds when listening to speakers of different ages, genders and social positions

  Elaborations

  • exploring changes in neutral tone and identifying patterns to aid their own pronunciation and flow of expression, for example, the use of neutral tone for the second syllable when it repeats or does not contribute to the meaning of the first syllable (妈妈、孩子)
  • experimenting with tone changes and reflecting on the impact on fluency when speaking, for example: Can I speak more quickly? Do my words sound less forced and more natural?
  • exploring the role of emphasis, stress and rhythm in expressing subtle meanings in interactions

  VCZHU074 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCASFU090

  Understand that Auslan and Deaf culture are interrelated, that they shape and are shaped by each other and that their relationship changes over time and across contexts

  Elaborations

  • exploring the relationship between language and culture, for example by analysing language used in pathological and sociocultural models of deafness and the impact that each philosophy and the language used to express it may have in regard to services for deaf people
  • appreciating the complexity of the relationship between language and culture, for example by discussing distinctions between Deaf cultures and other cultural minorities, such as the fact that most deaf people are born to hearing parents and typically access and experience Deaf culture through communicating with peers and other Auslan users in and out of school, in addition to their cultural experience in their families of origin
  • recognising the cultural significance of symbols and language features used in Auslan, for example the use of light and darkness in stories, poetry and performance, as in gaslight stories
  • considering cultural explanations for conversational strategies used by Auslan signers to avoid conflict and to maintain privacy, such as changing signing space and style, using indirect language such as signing lower or under the table, fingerspelling instead of signing overtly, or modifying a sign choice such as menstruation to suit the context
  • understanding that Auslan plays an important role in the expression and maintenance of Deaf culture, that each deaf person has a right to learn and use Auslan as part of their birthright and as a key element of their membership of the Deaf community, and that they become custodians and owners of the language
  • appreciating the cultural value and importance of festivals and events in the Deaf community, such as NWDP, as celebrations of language, history, culture and identity
  • analysing ways in which deaf people interpret and exploit the possibilities and cultural meanings of sound, for example, in games and stories which incorporate signs for sound and reactions to sound, for example, a door slamming
  • recognising that Auslan signs change over time due to shifting cultural values and changing experiences, for example, the sign for APPRENTICE modified to refer to TAFE, the shifting values around the sign DEAF^DEAF (culturally Deaf reference for deaf-mute), and unsuccessful attempts to reframe this with an audiological focus
  • reflecting on the ways culture is interpreted by others, for example by identifying how stereotypes about deaf and hearing people influence perceptions
  • recognising that cultural beliefs and behaviours are embedded in Auslan, for example, recounts by deaf people of interactions with hearing people might include language that reflects beliefs about English and ‘hearing-ness’, for example, an anecdote about a frustrating interaction might be concluded with hearing, their way
  • reflecting on the labels ‘deaf’ and ‘hearing’, considering what they mean to different people and their implications in terms of status, access, opportunity and privilege
  • analysing ways in which deaf people’s jokes and humorous narratives reflect cultural values about deaf/hearing relationships and how deaf people navigate the world, for example the ‘Bob’s House’ commercial
  • exploring how advocacy strategies can reflect deaf people’s cultural practices and values, for example the ‘TTY-in’ used to advocate for the National Relay Service

  VCASFU090 | Languages | Auslan | First Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCADAR012

  Respond to own and others’ dance and explore where and why people dance

  Elaborations

  • responding to various dances and indicating what they liked/ disliked about the piece
  • participating as part of an audience and developing their ability to watch and respond with audience behaviours
  • identifying where they have experience dance in their lives and exploring its’ purpose, for example, how dance communicates cultural knowledge, what the dance is about, how it makes people feel
  • exploring and responding to dances they make and view, for example, how the dance made them feel
  • providing opportunities for students to explore – What sort of movements the dancers perform? What are they wearing?

  VCADAR012 | The Arts | Dance | Level C | Respond and Interpret

• VCAMAR012

  Respond to media artworks by answering questions using one word responses or images

  Elaborations

  • responding to various media artworks and indicating if they liked or disliked it and indicating a reason why they liked it
  • pointing to or naming some of the basic features of art work to others
  • talking about aspects of their own art works
  • identifying where they have experience media artworks in their lives and communities, for example, a special event or place or place such as ANZAC day, art gallery
  • identifying interests and preferences in media artworks they make and view

  VCAMAR012 | The Arts | Media Arts | Level C | Respond and Interpret

• VCAMUR008

  Respond to own and others’ music

  Elaborations

  • participating as an audience for a short time
  • making music or song choice for example indicating music or song they want/ like or activating a switch/button to start/stop music
  • listening to and responding to music
  • exploring music in their lives and communities, for example, for example experiencing music in various locations and purposes
  • describing subject or feeling of a pieces of music by selecting an images or objects from a field of two
  • listening to, participate in class conversations and communicating about music and musical instruments from different contexts and cultures

  VCAMUR008 | The Arts | Music | Level B | Respond and Interpret

• VCELT274

  Discuss texts in which characters, events and settings are portrayed in different ways, and speculate on the authors’ reasons

  Elaborations

  • reading texts in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children/young people are the central characters/protagonists and making links to own lives, noting similarities
  • exploring the ways that the same story can be told in many cultures, identifying variations in the storyline and in music (for example ‘The Ramayana’ story which is told to children in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Laos, Tibet and Malaysia)

  VCELT274 | Curriculum content | English | Level 3 | Speaking and Listening | Literature

• VCGGC099

  Explain processes that influence the characteristics of places

  Elaborations

  • explaining the physical causes and the temporal and spatial patterns of an atmospheric or hydrological hazard through a study of either droughts, storms, tropical cyclones or floods
  • exploring the geomorphology of the land and how this affects the liveability of a place
  • contrasting the effects of geomorphic processes that lower the land surface (weathering and erosion) and those that raise the land surface (transportation and deposition)
  • discussing urbanisation as a shift in where, how and why people live where they do

  VCGGC099 | The Humanities | Geography | Levels 7 and 8 | Geographical Concepts and Skills | Place, space and interconnection

• VCGGK151

  Reasons and consequences for spatial variations in human wellbeing on a regional scale within India or another country of the Asia region; and on a local scale in Australia

  Elaborations

  • examining spatial data on human wellbeing in India to identify the regions with different levels of wellbeing, identifying patterns and debating explanations of the differences
  • examining how a person’s wellbeing is influenced by where they live, with reference to at least two different scales in a country of the Asia region
  • researching spatial differences in the wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population across Australia, and the extent to which these differences depend on how wellbeing is measured
  • explaining the spatial pattern of human wellbeing in Australia at a local scale, such as within a city or region, and its causes

  VCGGK151 | The Humanities | Geography | Levels 9 and 10 | Geographical Knowledge | Geographies of human wellbeing

• VCHPEP151

  Critique behaviours and contextual factors that influence the health and wellbeing of their communities

  Elaborations

  • examining social, cultural and economic factors that influence the health behaviours of people in their community
  • investigating community health resources to evaluate how accessible they are for marginalised individuals and groups, and proposing changes to promote greater inclusiveness and accessibility
  • analysing the implications of attitudes and behaviours such as prejudice, marginalisation, homophobia, sexism, discrimination, violence and harassment on individuals and communities, and proposing counter-measures to prevent these behaviours
  • investigating the role that extended family and broader community play in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  VCHPEP151 | Health and Physical Education | Levels 9 and 10 | Personal, Social and Community Health | Contributing to healthy and active communities