Studies of Society and Environment

In Studies of Society and Environment learning is divided into four broad areas:

• Time, continuity and change
• Place, space and environment
• Societies and cultures
• Social systems

In Society and Environment, students develop their knowledge and understanding of the society we live in, other societies in the world, and the relationship between people and their environment.  The Resource Centre provides support for teachers and students, and the teacher librarian often works with classes, small groups or individuals to develop skills in Resource Based Learning.  Information Technology is also used widely in this area for research and presentation of work.

Society and Environment is often embedded and integrated with other curriculum areas such as Science, The Arts and Technology.   The topics or themes are then often referred to as Deep Learning Tasks, Integrated Studies or Play-Based Learning. Topics can cover a diverse range including Australia’s Past and Present, Systems of Government, Transport, Endangered Animals, Rules and Laws, Inventions, Studies of other Cultures, Religions, Goods and Services and Human Rights.

Topics are also often closely related to significant and current local and global events such as natural disasters, Commonwealth and Olympic Games, International Years (eg Year of the Lifesaver) and Global conflicts.