History Term 2
Year 6
Australian Curriculum
Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia (including from ONE Asian country) and the reasons they migrated, such as World War II and Australian migration programs since the war. (ACHHK115 |
Year 7
Australian Curriculum
China The physical features of China (such as the Yellow River) and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there (ACDSEH005) |
Overarching Skill Development
Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS206) Identify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods (ACHHS208)
Your Task: By the end of this lesson you should show an awareness of china's major geographical features. You will use the your knowledge to create a map of china and its important features.
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Your Task: By the end of this lesson you should show an awareness of china's major geographical features. You will use your new knowledge to create a map of china and its important features.
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Read the instructions on the china map handout, complete the china map using the 'completed' china map example. This needs to be completed neatly, and coloured. You will need:
Time Limit 20 minutes
- A lead pencil
- Ruler
- Coloured pencils
Time Limit 20 minutes
Task 2
20 minute research task, you need to research and find the answers to the following questions. You need to record your answers to the questions on the back of your map. All your grammar and punctuation needs to be correct and neatly presented.
What were some of the major geographical features of Ancient China?
How did China’s geography make it difficult to travel and communicate with other people and civilizations?
What rivers did the ancient china civilization develop on?
Why did the Chinese civilization develop there?
What were some of the major geographical features of Ancient China?
How did China’s geography make it difficult to travel and communicate with other people and civilizations?
What rivers did the ancient china civilization develop on?
Why did the Chinese civilization develop there?
History of immigration from ChinaIdentify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods (ACHHS208)
Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS206) Research Task: By the end of this inquiry task you should discover information about people from China's migration history to Australia. Questions:
Complete the answers to the questions on a pages document. The title should be the same as my one above. You must write out the questions and the answers them in full sentence answers. Below is a useful web site with information about the history of Chinese migration to Australia. You will need to read over the writing piece and read between the lines for the information you need. Second Task- Interpreting Graph Data
Screen shot the graph and drag it into your pages document
Answer the following questions:
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Social Class of Ancient ChinaIdentify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods (ACHHS208)
Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS206) What emerged as the defining characteristics of ancient societies? Research Class: By the end of this inquiry you should discover information about Ancient China's social structure. Questions:
Useful Links Example of blank social class pyramid |
Year 6 History of immigration from China ContinuedAustralian Curriculum:
Task: Use the internet to answer the following questions:Key inquiry questions:
Major Question- Answer last ( think about cause and effect )
Your presentation can be presented in a manner of you choice ResourcesChinese MigrationThis WebQuest challenges you to take your insights and knowledge of how Chinese migrants were treated and reflect on how much racism was or is a part of Australian law and culture.
It's your turn to be the expert and express your opinion. You will engage in three main activities: Gold Rush ImplicationsRead through the text and answer the question in a keynote presentation. Screen shot the evidence in the text to enhance your answers please.
Extension: create a comic life strip showing how the Chinese felt in Australia when they first arrived. Show the conflict between the Australians and Chinese.
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Exploring Ancient China Year 7Australian Curriculum: Explore key features of ancient societies (farming, trade, social classes, religion, rule of law) Lesson Focus: Today you will need to research the different dynasties of Ancient China. You will present this information in a timeline. First task : Research what the term 'dynasty' means and explain the definition at the beginning of your timeline TIMELINE TASK Your timeline is to be create in Keynote, you need to include the following information on your timeline:
Useful ResourcesToday's Tasks
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