In this lesson, students are introduced to the units inquiry questions. They explore the First Australians and the significance of Mungo Park.

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Curriculum content descriptions

HT3-5

Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication


GE3-4

Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry


ACHASSI094

Develop appropriate questions to guide an inquiry about people, events, developments, places, systems and challenges


VCGGC088

Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and secondary sources, using ethical protocols


ACHASSI095

Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources


ACHASSI099

Examine different viewpoints on actions, events, issues and phenomena in the past and present


VCGGC090

Interpret maps and other geographical data and information using digital and spatial technologies as appropriate, to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions that use geographical terminology


ACHASSI101

Evaluate evidence to draw conclusions


VCHHK089

The nature of convict or colonial presence, including the factors that influenced changing patterns of development, how the environment changed, and aspects of the daily life of the inhabitants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples


HT3-1

Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia


HT3-2

Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time


HT3-3

Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society


HT3-4

Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples


ACHASSK107

The nature of convict or colonial presence, including the factors that influenced patterns of development, aspects of the daily life of the inhabitants (including Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples) and how the environment changed


VCHHK090

The effects of a significant development or event on a colony


ACHASSK108

The impact of a significant development or event on an Australian colony


VCHHK091

The causes and the reasons why people migrated to Australia from Europe and Asia, and the perspectives, experiences and contributions of a particular migrant group within a colony


ACHASSK109

The reasons people migrated to Australia and the experiences and contributions of a particular migrant group within a colony


VCHHK092

The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping and changing a colony


ACHASSK110

The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony