PDF Resources (History & Geography)
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Free for SubscribersResource: The Colonial Impact on the Environment
$15.00This resource examines the impact on the Australian environment during the colonial period, especially with respect to horses, sheep, cattle, as well as dogs and cats.
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Resource: The Colony of New South Wales
$12.00This resource provides an overview of the history of the colony of New South Wales, from the arrival of the First Fleet to Federation.
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Resource: The Colony of Queensland
$11.00This resource provides an overview of the history of the colony of Queensland, from the establishment of the convict settlement in 1824 to Federation.
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Resource: The Colony of South Australia
$10.00This resource provides an overview of the history of the colony of South Australia, from its carefully planned beginnings in the 1830s to Federation.
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Resource: The Colony of Tasmania (Van Dieman’s Land)
$10.00This resource examines the history of the colony of Tasmania.
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Resource: The Colony of Victoria
$14.00This resource provides an overview of the history of the colony of Victoria.
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Resource: The Colony of Western Australia (Swan River Colony)
$9.00This resource provides an overview of the history of the colony of Western Australia, from the early explorations by the Dutch to Federation.
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Resource: The Convict Settlement in New South Wales
$11.00This resource provides an overview on the convict period in New South Wales, from the reasons for the establishment of a colony, the arrival of the First Fleet, Second Fleet and Third Fleet, to the period of free settlement.
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Resource: The Establishment of the High Court of Australia
$4.00Part of our Federation series, this resource provides a brief overview of the background and early years of the High Court of Australia, as well as subsequent developments which led to the High Court being the final court of appeal in Australia, rather than the Privy Council in Britain. The roles of significant people, including Samuel Griffith and Edmund Barton, are mentioned. The establishment of the High Court was controversial and it took 10 years before it reached its current size of 7 justices. A short overview of the role of the High Court is also provided.
This resource aligns with the Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and HASS curricula for Year 6.
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Resource: The History of Australian National Sport
$15.00This resource examines the growth of an Australian National Identity through sport, and relates that identity to the events surrounding Federation.
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Resource: The Last Ice Age
$3.00Resource on the the Last Ice Age.
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Resource: The Sugar Industry in Queensland
$9.00The Sugar Industry has been an important part of the Queensland economy since the mid-19th century. Examining the history of this industry covers several aspects of colonial history, including development of the colony of Queensland, migration of different groups to Australia, industrialisation and sustainability.
This resource is aimed at students in Years 5 and 6 and covers issues of Australian colonial history aligned with the Australian Curriculum for History, Geography and HASS.
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Resource: Torres Strait Islanders
$4.00The people of the Torres Strait are examined in this resource.
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Resource: Tristão da Cunha
$2.00This resource explores the life of Tristão da Cunha.
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Resource: Types of Homes
$4.00A resource of pictures of the types of homes that people may live in. This resource is useful for students exploring how different types of homes meet basic needs for shelter.
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Resource: Vasco Da Gama
$2.00In this resource we examine the life and contribution of Vasco Da Gama.
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