Exploring Australia

Excursion Summary

Duration:

2 hours

on demand

Step back in time and uncover the extraordinary stories of the exploration of inland Australia through analysis of primary and secondary sources. Experience the hardship of a journey into the unknown with Edward Eyre, Ludwig Leichhardt, Kennedy & Jacky Jacky and Burke & Wills. Investigate and respond to Australia’s landmark documents in this enquiry based program.

In this 2 hour program students will:

develop research skills
analyse a variety of primary and secondary sources
be immersed in the physical challenges of inland exploration in the early 1800’s
demonstrate their knowledge in a fun and unique way

Exploring Australia

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Curriculum Outcomes

Geography:

GE3-1 describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments
GE3-2 explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
GE3-4 acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry

Content for Stage 3 - Geography

Concepts: Place, Environment, Interconnection

Geographical tools: Maps, Graphs and statistics, Visual representations

History:

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
HT3-5 applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry