Designed for upper primary teachers, this resource is going to cover many aspects of the curriculum and is one that you can use year after year. Students will identify the significance of an image on Australia's history and conduct research on the signficant person, people, place or event. Students can present information to the class and use this information to create a timeline of events.
Locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
The experiences of individuals and groups, including military and civilian officials, and convicts involved in the establishment of the first British colony
Develop questions to investigate people, events, developments, places and systems
Locate, collect and organise information and data from primary and secondary sources in a range of formats
The impact of the development of British colonies in Australia on the lives of First Nations Australians, the colonists and convicts, and on the natural environment
Sequence information about people’s lives and events
Stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences following arrival
Develop appropriate questions to guide an inquiry about people, events, developments, places, systems and challenges
Sequence information about people’s lives, events, developments and phenomena using a variety of methods including timelines
The impact of a significant development or event on an Australian colony
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Describes and explains effects of British colonisation in Australia
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
Describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia
Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples