Humanities and Social Sciences in Action learning area contact:

• General

  The Humanities and Social Sciences in Action General course encourages students to become socially aware and active participants in society. They develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary and ongoing issues facing individuals, societies and governments today and into the future. The course provides students with the skills to make informed choices about important social issues. Students explore how change can be affected by the actions and perspectives of stakeholders, from individuals and groups to governments. Humanities and Social Sciences skills are used to research viewpoints around contemporary issues and develop possible solutions to help ensure a more sustainable future.

  Syllabus

  • General Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2026 (608.4 KB)Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 4:14pmAlso available in Word Format (387.5 KB)
  • General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2026 (583.0 KB)Last updated: 28 May 2024 3:31pmAlso available in Word Format (391.5 KB)

  What's changing

  • General Year 12 What's changing - General capabilities (241.4 KB)Last updated: 22 Jan 2026 12:57pmAlso available in Word Format (316.9 KB)
  • General Year 12 What's changing - Rationale and Aims (229.3 KB)Last updated: 22 Jan 2026 12:57pmAlso available in Word Format (315.4 KB)

  Grading

  • Grade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus

  • Grade descriptions in Year 12 syllabus

  Support Materials

  • Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (381.7 KB)Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38amAlso available in Word Format (212.3 KB)
  • General Year 11 sample assessment outline (393.3 KB)Last updated: 16 Oct 2024 2:49pmAlso available in Word Format (355.9 KB)
  • General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (1.1 MB)Last updated: 16 Oct 2024 2:49pmAlso available in Word Format (985.3 KB)
  • General Year 11 sample course outline (455.5 KB)Last updated: 16 Oct 2024 2:49pmAlso available in Word Format (367.8 KB)
  • General Year 11 Humanities and Social Sciences in Action Sample Teaching and Learning Outline Example 1 (588.5 KB)Last updated: 29 Jul 2026 11:55amAlso available in Word Format (387.2 KB)
  • General Year 11 Humanities and Social Sciences in Action Sample Teaching and Learning Outline Example 2 (588.9 KB)Last updated: 29 Jul 2026 11:56amAlso available in Word Format (387.1 KB)
  • General Year 12 Humanities and Social Sciences in Action Sample Assessment Outline (357.9 KB)Last updated: 14 Apr 2025 11:31amAlso available in Word Format (355.7 KB)
  • General Year 12 Humanities and Social Sciences in Action Sample Assessment Tasks (529.9 KB)Last updated: 14 Apr 2025 11:33amAlso available in Word Format (395.4 KB)
  • General Year 12 Humanities and Social Sciences in Action Sample course outline (418.1 KB)Last updated: 14 Apr 2025 11:33amAlso available in Word Format (365.4 KB)
  • General Year 12 Humanities and Social Sciences in Action Sample teaching and learning program (549.9 KB)Last updated: 14 Apr 2025 11:33amAlso available in Word Format (408.0 KB)

  Sample Externally Set Task Materials

  • Sample one EST Unit 3 content (181.5 KB)Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 1:27pm
  • Sample one Externally set task (442.2 KB)Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 1:27pm
  • Sample one EST marking key (224.1 KB)Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 1:27pm
  • Sample one EST marks collection form (134.3 KB)Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 1:27pm
  • Sample two EST Unit 3 content (231.6 KB)Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 1:53pm
  • Sample two Externally set task (414.2 KB)Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 1:27pm
  • Sample two EST marking key (242.6 KB)Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 1:27pm
  • Sample two EST marks collection form (125.2 KB)Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 1:27pm

  Externally Set Task Materials 2026

  • 2026 General EST Unit 3 content (248.8 KB)Last updated: 08 Oct 2025 12:07pm