Outcomes: 

A student:

› describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past HT4-2

› describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies HT4-3

› uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations HT4-6 › uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past HT4-9

› selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past HT4-10Related Life Skills outcomes: HTLS-2, HTLS-3, HTLS-4, HTLS-5, HTLS-8, HTLS-11, HTLS-12, HTLS-13

 

Students investigate ONE of the following ancient Mediterranean societies in depth, using a range of archaeological and written sources:

2a Egypt OR

2b Greece OR

2c Rome

 

Content:

The physical features of the ancient society and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there (ACDSEH002, ACDSEH003, ACDSEH004) Students:

• describe the geographical setting and natural features of the ancient society

• explain how the geographical setting and natural features influenced the development of the society Roles of key groups in the ancient society, including the influence of law and religion (ACDSEH032, ACDSEH035, ACDSEH038) Students:

• outline how the ancient society was organised and governed including the roles of law and religion • describe the roles of appropriate key groups in the ancient society, eg the ruling elite, the nobility, citizens (Greece and Rome), bureaucracy, women and slaves

• describe the everyday life of men, women and children in the ancient society STAGE 4 History K–10 Syllabus 60The significant beliefs, values and practices of the ancient society, with a particular emphasis on ONE of the following areas: warfare, or death and funerary customs (ACDSEH033, ACDSEH036, ACDSEH039)

Students:

• explain how the beliefs and values of the ancient society are evident in practices related to at least ONE of the following:– warfare – death and funerary customs Contacts and conflicts within and/or with other societies, resulting in developments such as the conquest of other lands, the expansion of trade and peace treaties (ACDSEH034, ACDSEH037, ACDSEH040)

Students:

• identify contacts and conflicts of peoples within the ancient world

• describe significant contacts with other societies through trade, warfare and conquest

• explain the consequences of these contacts with other societies, eg developments in trade, the spread of religious beliefs, the emergence of empires and diplomacy

• explain the legacy of the chosen ancient society

- The role of a significant individual in the ancient Mediterranean world such as Hatshepsut, Rameses II, Pericles, Julius Caesar or Augustus (ACDSEH129, ACDSEH130, ACDSEH131)

Students:

• using a range of sources, including digital sources, investigate the role of a significant individual in the ancient Mediterranean world

• assess the role and significance of the individual chosen

 

Suggested Site Studies include: • a museum visit • a virtual historical site • a virtual archaeological site