Stage 4-5

This topic introduces the nature of History and the methods used by historians to investigate the past.

Students focus on the use of primary and secondary sources to gather evidence to answer questions about the past and to understand historical and heritage issues.  The Chifley Home is an ideal site for students to begin their study of history.

Curriculum links
HT 1-1 communicates an understanding of change and continuity in family life using appropriate historical terms

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 ENQUIRY and communication

HT1-3 describes the effects of changing technology on people’s lives over time

HT1-4 demonstrates skills of historical ENQUIRY and communication

HT2-2 describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time

HT2-5 applies skills of historical ENQUIRY and communication’

HT 3-1 describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia

HT3-2 describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time