Year 9 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
- AC9HH9S04
- Year level
- Year 9
- 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.
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Explain the usefulness of primary and secondary sources, and the reliability of the as evidence.
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9HH9S04?
AC9HH9S04 is a content descriptor in the Year 9 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 AC9HH9S04?
AC9HH9S04 sits in the Year 9 History curriculum.
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