the reasons for the differing representations a critical evaluation of the representations using available sources Examples that be used to illustrate aspects of the content include: Ramesses II; Leonidas I; Hannibal; Zenobia; Babylon; Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Teachers may develop their own examples. 4. Preservation, Conservation and/or Reconstruction of Ancient Sites Content Focus Students investigate methods and issues related to the preservation, conservation and/or reconstruction of ancient sites. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Content Students investigate: the nature of the site(s), and the condition and extent of the remains (ACHAH021) issues of conservation and preservation of the site(s), including factors which threaten the integrity or survival of the ancient site, for example environmental factors, war, deliberate destruction, pillaging, poverty (ACHAH022) the effectiveness/appropriateness of methods used to preserve, conserve and/or reconstruct the site(s), including relevant national or international charters or conventions, for example UNESCO, and international efforts to protect ancient sites of World Heritage significance (ACHAH023) the reconstruction of the ancient site(s), for example to restore a site to its original form, and digital reconstructions (ACHAH024) Examples that could be used to illustrate aspects of the content include: Giza; Knossos; The Athenian Agora; Persepolis; Teotihuacan; the site of the Terracotta Warriors in Xian; a recent example of a site at risk. Teachers may develop own examples. 5. Cultural Heritage and the Role of Museums Content Students investigate the significance of artefacts in relation to cultural heritage, ownership and the role of museums. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Content Students investigate: the nature and significance of the cultural property for the society to which it belongs (ACHAH025) the arguments for and against the return of the cultural property to its original home (ACHAH026)
the reasons for the differing representations a critical evaluation of the representations using available sources Examples that be used to illustrate aspects of the content include: Ramesses II; Leonidas I; Hannibal; Zenobia; Babylon; Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Teachers may develop their own examples. 4. Preservation, Conservation and/or Reconstruction of Ancient Sites Content Focus Students investigate methods and issues related to the preservation, conservation and/or reconstruction of ancient sites. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Content Students investigate: the nature of the site(s), and the condition and extent of the remains (ACHAH021) issues of conservation and preservation of the site(s), including factors which threaten the integrity or survival of the ancient site, for example environmental factors, war, deliberate destruction, pillaging, poverty (ACHAH022) the effectiveness/appropriateness of methods used to preserve, conserve and/or reconstruct the site(s), including relevant national or international charters or conventions, for example UNESCO, and international efforts to protect ancient sites of World Heritage significance (ACHAH023) the reconstruction of the ancient site(s), for example to restore a site to its original form, and digital reconstructions (ACHAH024) Examples that could be used to illustrate aspects of the content include: Giza; Knossos; The Athenian Agora; Persepolis; Teotihuacan; the site of the Terracotta Warriors in Xian; a recent example of a site at risk. Teachers may develop own examples. 5. Cultural Heritage and the Role of Museums Content Students investigate the significance of artefacts in relation to cultural heritage, ownership and the role of museums. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Content Students investigate: the nature and significance of the cultural property for the society to which it belongs (ACHAH025) the arguments for and against the return of the cultural property to its original home (ACHAH026)