F-10 Curriculum (V8)
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This 10 minute video in three parts offers an overview of the development of the agrarian civilisations in the ancient world. Part 1 looks at how, as peasant villages spread, farmers developed more productive methods of farming, particularly the use of large animals for ploughing and transport, and irrigation. Part 2 looks ...
This short (4 minute) video offers an overview of the history of world trade, focusing on the beginnings during the time of agrarian civilisations. The four great civilisations of the Romans, the Kushans, the Parthians and the Han Chinese were the key players, with their development of roads, ports and coin systems. The ...
This 6 minute video explains how agriculture drove change and why humans took the risk of abandoning foraging. As farming technologies improved, populations increased, which led to the growth of villages and then cities. This in turn enabled collective learning, so that farming regions got a head start on other regions. ...
A collection of digital resources for primary school teachers and students to support teaching and learning from home, with a particular focus on geography, science and history. The resources were developed by Department of Education teachers from 25 Environmental and Zoo Education Centres in NSW and include Google Sites, ...
This resource consists of teaching notes relating to Peter FitzSimons. Learncast PDF.
In this resource William Dalrymple talks about his approach to history. Learncast video.
This resource is an interview with Peter FitzSimons. Learncast PDF.
In this resource Thomas Keneally reveals his reasons for choosing the images in 'Australians: Origins to Eureka'.
This resource is a webpage with information, study guide and resources on the process of analysing and evaluating historical sources to support Stage 3, 4 and 5 HSIE and the Australian Curriculum: History.
This resource is a page that focuses on the Gallipoli landing that includes supporting activities and links to resources.
This resource provides links to multimedia and other resources which cover the life and work of Nelson Mandela. Covers issues of human rights, diversity, democracy, ethics and values, and links to HSC Online and other sources that cover apartheid and the African National Congress.
In this resource Thomas Keneally speaks about the significance of Bennelong and contrasts him with Pemulwuy.
This resource is an introduction to William Dalrymple. Learncast PDF.
In this resource Peter FitzSimons talks about how he researches history. Learncast video.
In this resource Thomas Keneally addresses the importance of understanding Australia’s past with particular emphasis on Australia’s strong tradition of democratic action and democratic institutions.
This resource is a page with a focus on the Charles Perkins and the Freedom Rides as co-ordinated by the Student Action for Aborigines committee with supporting activities and links to resources.
In this resource Peter FitzSimons talks about the approach he takes to writing about historical events. Learncast video.
In this resource William Dalrymple talks about his inspiration for writing. Learncast video.
In this resource Thomas Keneally speaks about the extraordinary things he discovered about Aboriginal people from a archaeological dig at Brewarrina.
In this resource William Dalrymple talks about writing history. Learncast video.