The Past in the Present
OBJECTIVES
Students: *develop knowledge and understanding about the nature of history and key changes and developments from the past |
*develop knowledge and understanding about key historical concepts and develop the skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry
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CONTENT
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This topic provides a study of local history. Students explore, recognise and appreciate the history of their local area by examining remains of the past and considering why they should be preserved.
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OUTCOMES
HT1-2
*identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time |
HT1-3
*describes the effects of changing technology on people's lives over time |
HT1-4
*demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication |
Key inquiry questions:
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*What aspects of the past can you see today?
*What do they tell us? *What remains of the past are important to the local community? *Why? *How have changes in technology shaped our daily life? |