Stage 2 - History - Community and Remembrance

Stage 2 history

Location

Kamay Botany Bay EEC

Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell

 Outcomes

• HT2-1 identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
• HT2-2 describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
• HT2-5 applies skills of historical inquiry and communication.

Key Inquiry Questions

• Who lived here first and how do we know?
• How has our community changed? What features have been lost and what features have been retained?
• What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community?

Students will

• Investigate and compare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and European culture including water craft, food, shelter, artifacts and communication.
• Explore some natural resources used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for food, medicine, and tools.
• Explore the monuments within the park and the significance at this site.
• Visit Alpha Farm School House to role play a typical 19th century school session.

Learning across the curriculum content

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
• Sustainability
• Literacy
• Numeracy

View Community and Remembrance excursion outline