Year 10 History · Australian Curriculum v9
Explain the usefulness of primary and secondary sources, and the reliability of the information as evidence
Content descriptor
Explain the usefulness of primary and secondary sources, and the reliability of the information as evidence.
- Code
- AC9HH10S04
- Year level
- Year 10
- Subject
- History
- Strand
- Skills
- Sub-strand
- Using historical sources
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Learning intention
We are learning to explain the usefulness of primary and secondary sources, and the reliability of the information as evidence.
Cloze sentence
Explain the usefulness of primary and secondary sources, and the reliability of the as evidence.
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- AC9HH10K03The significant events and turning points of the Second World War, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb
- AC9HH10K04The effects of the Second World War, with a particular emphasis on the continuities and changes on the Australian home front, such as the changing roles of women and First Nations Australians, and the use of wartime government controls
- AC9HH10K05The significance of the Second World War to Australia’s immediate post-war economic, political and social development, and Australia’s international relationships in the 20th century
- AC9HH10K06The commemoration of the Second World War, including different historical interpretations and debates
- AC9HH10K07The effects of significant post–Second World War world events, ideas and developments on Australian society
- AC9HH10K08The causes of changes in perspectives, responses, beliefs and values on migration that have influenced Australian society since 1945
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9HH10S04?
AC9HH10S04 is a content descriptor in the Year 10 History curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Skills strand). It asks students to explain the usefulness of primary and secondary sources, and the reliability of the information as evidence.
What year level is AC9HH10S04?
AC9HH10S04 sits in the Year 10 History curriculum.
How can I create resources for AC9HH10S04?
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