Year 4 Humanities and Social Sciences · Australian Curriculum v9
The differences between “rules” and “laws”, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people
Content descriptor
The differences between “rules” and “laws”, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people.
- Code
- AC9HS4K07
- Year level
- Year 4
- Subject
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Strand
- Knowledge and understanding
- Sub-strand
- Civics and Citizenship
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Learning intention
We are learning to the differences between “rules” and “laws”, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people.
Cloze sentence
The between “rules” and “laws”, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people.
Related Year 4 Humanities and Social Sciences descriptors
- AC9HS4K01The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place
- AC9HS4K02The causes of the establishment of the first British colony in Australia in 1788
- AC9HS4K03The experiences of individuals and groups, including military and civilian officials, and convicts involved in the establishment of the first British colony
- AC9HS4K04The effects of contact with other people on First Nations Australians and their Countries/Places following the arrival of the First Fleet and how this was viewed by First Nations Australians as an invasion
- AC9HS4K05The importance of environments, including natural vegetation and water sources, to people and animals in Australia and on another continent
- AC9HS4K06Sustainable use and management of renewable and non-renewable resources, including the custodial responsibility First Nations Australians have for Country/Place
- AC9HS4K08The roles of local government and how members of the community use and contribute to local services
- AC9HS4K09Diversity of cultural, religious and/or social groups to which they and others in the community belong, and their importance to identity
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9HS4K07?
AC9HS4K07 is a content descriptor in the Year 4 Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Knowledge and understanding strand). It asks students to the differences between “rules” and “laws”, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people.
What year level is AC9HS4K07?
AC9HS4K07 sits in the Year 4 Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum.
How can I create resources for AC9HS4K07?
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