History, Geography and Civics

History, Geography and Civics: Teaching and Learning in the Primary Years, Volume 1, offers a comprehensive guide to socio-environmental education for teachers working with students from Foundation to Year 6. This educational text focuses on the integration of history, geography, and civics within the Australian and New Zealand school systems. It connects pedagogical theories directly to practical classroom activities, addressing critical topics such as intercultural studies and global education.

The book examines the use of media, primary sources, and assessment strategies within the social sciences. It aligns specifically with the Australian Curriculum, highlighting cross-curriculum priorities like sustainability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education. As a resource for primary study and teaching, History, Geography and Civics: Teaching and Learning in the Primary Years, Volume 1, uses reflective questions to help educators evaluate their own values and attitudes while teaching complex environmental and social science topics.