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Investigating Country/Place
The importance today of a historical site of cultural or spiritual significance in the local area, and why it
should be preserved (ACHASSK045) Year 2 – History
Natural sites
Elaboration
Understanding that there are many sites, places and
landscapes in Australia that are of significance to the
identity of our nation
Key questions
• What is considered to be a natural site?
• Why is it important to preserve natural sites?
Skills and inquiry
• Pose questions about past and present objects,
people, places and events (ACHASSI034)
• Compare objects from the past with those from the
present and consider how places have changed over
time (ACHASSI039)
• Present narratives, information and findings in oral,
graphic and written forms using simple terms to
denote the passing of time and to describe direction
and location (ACHASSI043)
Concepts
• History
• Sacred places
• Local history
• Culture
Resources
• (an informative clip
about the Great Barrier Reef)
• (a clip about Shark
Bay)
• (a clip about Kakadu
National Park)
Teacher information
Teachers notes
• Display some internet images of selected historical
sites such as Kakadu and The Great Barrier Reef.
• Discuss historical sites with the students and why
they are important to Australians.
• Read through each information page with the
students and discuss. Display images of the places
for students to view, and give them the opportunity to
talk among themselves about each image.
• View to find other places that
are historical sites.
Background information
• There are a lot of places in Australia which have
some heritage significance. They include natural,
historic and Indigenous places.
• The Australian Heritage Council assesses a site
based on set criteria. These can be viewed at .
• Australia has various protected sites on the World
Heritage listing. There are many places on the
national list because of their cultural and historical
significance.
Additional activity
• Ask the students to make a brochure about their
community. They should include any information
on sites within the area. Give the students the
opportunity to take photos of these sites.
30 Australian Curriculum Aboriginal studies (Years 1 and 2) R.I.C. Publications ® www.ricpublications.com.au