Explorers, Pirates & Adventurers

Learners explore how people have travelled, discovered, mapped, and investigated unfamiliar places throughout history. Through investigations into famous explorers, pirate myths and realities, survival challenges, and historical journeys, learners develop an understanding of how curiosity, exploration, and adventure have shaped the world.

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The snapshot is designed using inclusive learning principles, supporting diverse learning needs through self-paced exploration, clear instructions, flexible activity options, visual supports, and multiple ways for learners to engage, create, and reflect.

A Curiosity Snapshot is a single learning experience within the larger Curiosity Collection. Each snapshot introduces a topic through exploration, creative activities, and reflection.

The program includes:
Learning Area Level, Code Descriptor
Humanities – History Level 7, VC2HH7K10 The causes and effects of significant events, developments and movements in the ancient to modern world and their influence on societies.
Humanities – History Level 7, VC2HH7S02 Sequence historical events, developments and periods using historical dating conventions and relevant terms.
Humanities – History Level 7, VC2HH7S03 Locate, compare, select and use information from a range of sources as evidence.
Humanities – History Level 7, VC2HH7S04 Evaluate the origin, purpose and content of sources to determine usefulness and reliability.
Humanities – Geography Level 7, VC2HG7K04 Explain how the location and distribution of places and environments influence the characteristics of places and the lives of people.
Humanities – Geography Level 7, VC2HG7S03 Interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify patterns, trends and relationships.
Humanities – Geography Level 7, VC2HG7S04 Evaluate geographical data and information to draw conclusions and propose explanations.
English Level 7, VC2E7LE03 Use comprehension strategies to interpret, analyse and evaluate ideas and information from texts.
English Level 7, VC2E7LY06 Create and edit written and multimodal texts, using a range of language features and text structures for different purposes and audiences.
English Level 7, VC2E7LY05 Use interaction skills and appropriate vocabulary when discussing and presenting ideas and information.
Critical and Creative Thinking Level 7, VC2CCT7S03 Generate, develop and refine questions, possibilities and ideas when investigating problems and challenges.
Critical and Creative Thinking Level 7, VC2CCT7S04 Analyse information and evidence to develop reasoned conclusions and explanations.
Personal and Social Capability Level 7, VC2PSC7A02 Apply strategies to manage learning, solve problems and work independently.
Personal and Social Capability Level 7, VC2PSC7C02 Consider diverse perspectives and contribute respectfully to learning and group activities.
Intercultural Capability Level 7, VC2IC7D02 Examine how interactions between people from different cultures influence perspectives, relationships and understandings.
Visual Arts Level 7–8, VC2AVA8C01 Explore ways artists and designers use visual conventions, materials, techniques and processes to communicate ideas and meaning.
Digital Technologies Level 7–8, VC2TDI8P01 Acquire, organise and present information and data using digital systems and appropriate tools.
curiosity journey

Our guided learning journey that moves from curiosity to understanding. Each step
builds naturally, so your child can explore, think, create, and grow at their own pace.

guide

Get orientated and understand the challenge, goals and what you’ll create.

exploration

Ask questions, explore different ideas and perspectives and gather inspiration.

investigation

Dig deeper into your ideas, test possibilities and build understanding.

studio

Create, make and experiment using the skills and ideas you’ve developed.

reflection

Look back on your process and results, celebrate growth and consider what’s next.

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