First Contacts

Welcome: First Contacts
Description: This is a integrated Stage 2 History WebQuest about British Colonisation of Australia. The unit allows the students to research and understand the different points of view of Australia's early history. During the unit the students will complete 4 tasks to demonstrate their learning; a timeline, think about historical sources using TOMAC, answer questions about two characters and write a diary entry from the perspective of one character.
Grade Level: 3-5
Curriculum: Social Studies
Keywords: First fleet, British Colonisation, stage 2, diary entry, history, HSIE
Author(s): Kathy Wyber