Stage 3 HSIE – Term 1 Caring for Country: Planning for Sustainable Futures

*** If you are following the NSW DET Scope and Sequence, which is structured by Terms 1-8, then this resource is for you. This has been created by combining the outcomes for a 5/6 composite class. ***

Stage 3 HSIE – Term 1

Caring for Country: Planning for Sustainable Futures

Complete Unit | Composite Year 5 & 6 | NSW Curriculum Aligned

This comprehensive Stage 3 HSIE Term 1 unit has been carefully designed to support composite Year 5 and 6 classes, while remaining fully aligned to the new NSW HSIE curriculum structure.

With the updated syllabus organising HSIE learning across Terms 1–8 (Terms 1–4 for Year 5 and Terms 5–8 for Year 6), many schools now face the challenge of teaching combined Stage 3 classes. This resource addresses that need by intentionally combining Year 5 and Year 6 outcomes into a clear, cohesive Term 1–4 Stage 3 learning sequence, making it ideal for composite classrooms.

This unit removes the guesswork by providing explicit teaching materials, assessment, and planning documents—all ready to use.

What’s Included

Teaching & Learning Materials

• Term 1 PowerPoint Slides
• Explicit, student-friendly slides for all lessons
• Clear learning intentions, success criteria, and discussion prompts
• PDF Version of Slides (perfect for printing or online platforms)

Student Resources

• Engaging Term 1 Worksheets
• Student Inquiry Scaffold Booklet
• Inquiry-based, open-ended tasks
• Fast finisher & extension activities included
• Designed to maintain engagement and challenge

Teacher Support

• Teacher Guide to Worksheets & Inquiry
• Teacher Answer Guidance
• Summative Assessment Task
• Detailed Assessment Rubric (Stage 3 aligned)

Planning & Curriculum Documents

• Whole Year Stage 3 HSIE Overview
• Composite Class Guide explaining:
• How Year 5 & 6 outcomes have been combined
• How the unit aligns with the new Terms 1–8 curriculum structure
• How to confidently teach HSIE in composite settings

Why Teachers will love this resource

✔ Designed specifically for Stage 3 composite classes

✔ Saves hours of planning time

✔ Clear, explicit, and syllabus-aligned

✔ Engaging without being worksheet-heavy

✔ Suitable for classroom use, relief teaching or programming evidence

✔ Ideal for schools transitioning to the new HSIE structure

Curriculum Alignment

Aligned to NSW Stage 3 HSIE outcomes, including:

• Aboriginal Cultural Knowledges and Practices
• Geographical inquiry skills
• Sustainability and planning for the future