Essential Question

How have the worldviews of people living over 200 years ago impacted the lives of people in Australia, both then and now?

Warning — First Nations teachers and students are advised that this curriculum resource may contain images, voices or names of deceased people.

Unit details

Y4 HASS, Drama & Health and PE
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 11
Duration: 9 weeks

Australian Curriculum
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.

Unit overview

In this unit, students will:

  • develop intercultural understanding by learning about worldviews and how they impact perspective
  • use drama and reflection to explore the perspectives of First Nations people and European people during first contact events 
  • make connections between the way historical stories are told and the way people perceive each other.