The History Elective Years 7–10 Syllabus (2019) is designed to support students to develop an interest in and enjoyment of exploring the past.

It provides opportunities for students to develop deep knowledge and understanding of past societies and historical periods. Students explore the nature of history, heritage and archaeology, through processes of historical inquiry, analysing sources and sequencing events to demonstrate an understanding of continuity, change and causation.

Courses are structured in the following ways:

A 100-hour course – one option from each of topics 1, 2 and 3 must be studied.

A 200-hour course – one option from each of topics 1, 2 and 3 and at least two other options from any of the topics.

Have your say – syllabus consultation

NESA will release the draft History Elective 7–10 Syllabus for public consultation as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform.

View the NESA information videos on Have your say – History Elective 7–10 (staff only).

Sample learning sequences

Explore the following learning sequences to support your teaching of the History Elective 7–10 Syllabus (2019).

Topic 1: History, Heritage and Archaeology

This is a complete learning sequence for Topic 1: History, Heritage and Archaeology. The focus is on underwater archaeology.

Underwater archaeology – Topic 1: History, Heritage and Archaeology (DOCX 6.69 MB).

This program of learning covers the Historical reconstructions option with a focus on King Arthur.

King Arthur – Topic 1: History, Heritage and Archaeology (DOCX 3.08 MB)