Australia Before European Arrival Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the diverse cultures, social structures, and environmental practices of Indigenous Australians before European arrival, exploring how these communities lived in harmony with the land and each other. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, including reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Pre-colonial Australia Reading Questions
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Step 2: Answer the questions by reading the following webpage:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Pre-colonial Australia Research Workshee
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Test your learning



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