This unit is based on the Year 2 Australian Curriculum HASS Inquiry Skills, Knowledge and Understandings. Students explore people and places of historical interest. They pose inquiry questions that encourage deeper investigation, as well as create an information report and a digital presentation. Students design a brochure for a historical tour, encompassing the skills and knowledge learnt in this unit. They communicate their ideas through the presentation of their research, provide feedback to their peers and self-reflect on their achievement.

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Australian Curriculum - (QLD/SA/WA/NT/TAS/ACT)

ACHASSI034

Pose questions about past and present objects, people, places and events


ACHASSI035

Collect data and information from observations and identify information and data from sources provided


ACHASSI036

Sort and record information and data, including location, in tables and on plans and labelled maps


ACHASSI037

Sequence familiar objects and events


ACHASSI039

Compare objects from the past with those from the present and consider how places have changed over time


ACHASSI040

Interpret data and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps


ACHASSI041

Draw simple conclusions based on discussions, observations and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps


ACHASSI043

Present narratives, information and findings in oral, graphic and written forms using simple terms to denote the passing of time and to describe direction and location


ACHASSK044

The history of a significant person, building, site and/or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past


ACHASSK045

The importance today of a historical site of cultural or spiritual significance in the local area, and why it should be preserved


NSW

HT1-4

Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication


GE1-3

Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry


HT1-2

Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time


VIC

VCGGC088

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


VCGGC061

Represent data and the location of places and their features by constructing tables, plans and labelled maps


VCGGC060

Collect and record geographical data and information from the field and other sources


VCGGC062

Interpret data and information to draw conclusions and describe the direction and location of places, using terms such as north, south, opposite, near, far


VCHHC054

Identify the content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places or events


VCHHK063

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past


VCHHK064

The significance today of an historical site of cultural or spiritual importance


Overview

In this unit students explore the following concepts;

  • What is the meaning of ‘historical interest’?
  • What are people and places of historical interest in our local area?
  • What is the significance of the value of historical interests for present generations?
  • What does the person or place of historical interest tell us about the past?
Learning Intention
  • We are learning to understand the history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past.
  • We are learning to understand the importance today of a historical site of cultural or spiritual significance in the local area, and why it should be preserved.
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