Our Local Australian History Journey
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Our Local Australian History Journey
Discovering the stories of our community Year 2 History Adventure
What is History?
Think about your family photos What stories do they tell? How do we learn about the past?
Significant Places in Our Community
Schools and libraries Parks and playgrounds Shops and community centres Places where people gather and learn
Community Mapping Activity
Draw your favourite local place Share why it's special to you Create our class community map together
Important People in Our Community's Past
Local leaders and pioneers People who built our schools and parks Community helpers from long ago How they made our area better
Technology: Then and Now
{"left":"Old telephone with rotary dial\nMobile phones and smartphones\nHorse and cart for transport","right":"Cars and buses today\nHandwritten letters\nEmails and text messages"}
Our Local History Timeline
Why Local History Matters
'Understanding our past helps us appreciate our present and shape our future' Every place has stories to tell We are part of our community's ongoing story