Year 4 Overview |
The overarching theme for History in Year 4 is "First Contacts". Students explore what life might have been like prior to the arrival of the First Fleet and significant events leading up to and immediately following the arrival of Europeans.
In Year 4 approximately 40 hours of teaching time is allocated to History across the year. Some units will take more time than others, so the time is not spread evenly across the terms.
In Year 4 approximately 40 hours of teaching time is allocated to History across the year. Some units will take more time than others, so the time is not spread evenly across the terms.
Excuse me, Captain Cook,
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Students consider the meaning of "discovery" and use historical evidence to determine who discovered Australia as they investigate a real life History mystery. This unit provides a brief introduction to the historical skills to be developed in Year 4 and to the time period which is the primary focus for the year's studies (based on Australian History Mysteries unit)
First Australians |
Students develop an appreciation of the diversity and longevity of Indigenous Australian history and the ongoing nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' relationship with Country and Place. They consider the nature of contact between Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders Peoples and others, for example, the Macassans and the Europeans, and the effects of these interactions on, for example families and the environment. They examine stories from around Australia that express indigenous beliefs and heritage about the creation of the land and link these stories to their studies in Science and Geography. They develop a liturgy, presentation or other suitable ceremony that reflects their growing understanding to recognise Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week or NAIDOC Week.
Why did the great journeys of exploration occur? |
Students investigate the journeys of some of the great explorers who went on voyages of discovery in the 15th to 18th centuries. They consider the reasons for the journeys and the impacts of their discoveries. They listen to the story "The Goat Who Sailed the World" and imagine what these journeys might have been like.
1788: Was life the same for everyone? |
Students explore stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and the experiences following arrival from different perspectives, including female convicts, free settlers, indigenous people, soldiers and Catholics. (Links to Religion)