{"product_id":"australian-inland-explorers-mapping-source-comprehension-lesson","title":"Australian Inland Explorers: Mapping, Source \u0026 Comprehension Lesson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Inland Explorers Mapping and Source Lesson\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis no-prep Australian history resource helps students investigate inland exploration, European mapping of Australia, the search for routes and resources, and the important misconception that the interior was “unknown”. Students explore why colonial governments and settlers sent explorers inland, while also considering the knowledge of First Nations peoples and the consequences of expanding settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for Australian secondary history classrooms, this digital and printable lesson combines historical reading, source analysis, mapping, comparison and discussion. Students examine early European knowledge of the continent, complete a mapping activity, compare major explorers and reflect on success, failure, environment and perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable student worksheet on Australian inland explorers and the interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource analysis questions using a map of “New Holland”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapping activity with instructions and explorer comparison table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank Australian inland explorers map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorer cut-outs for a hands-on classroom task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorer reference handouts covering Charles Sturt, Burke and Wills, Ernest Giles, Edward John Eyre, John McDouall Stuart and John Forrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer key and teacher support notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent digital version for online learning, absent students and flipped classroom use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort PowerPoint slide deck introducing the key ideas and task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAustralian Curriculum alignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resource supports Year 9 Australian Curriculum History, especially Colonial Australia, European expansion, exploration, settlement, mapping, First Nations perspectives, historical sources and historical interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutcome code tags:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC9HH9K01, AC9HH9K02, AC9HH9K03, AC9HH9K06, AC9HH9S03, AC9HH9S04, AC9HH9S06, AC9HH9S08\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Australian history teachers will find this useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines comprehension, source analysis and mapping in one ready-to-use lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports discussion of European perspective and First Nations knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hands-on cut-outs and a visual mapping task for student engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well for Year 9 History, Colonial Australia, relief lessons, revision, homework and extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes printable and digital formats for flexible classroom use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lesson is ideal for teachers looking for Australian Curriculum aligned Year 9 history worksheets on Australian inland explorers, Burke and Wills, Charles Sturt, Edward John Eyre, John McDouall Stuart, Ernest Giles, John Forrest, mapping Australia, source analysis and Colonial Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian History Teachers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62036398342514,"sku":"AHT-AUS-INLAND-EXPLORERS","price":3.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/0447\/2690\/files\/australian-inland-explorers-cover-confirmed_0436dda1-c808-46dd-aa41-88167a57081c.png?v=1783692948","url":"https:\/\/australianhistoryteachers.com\/products\/australian-inland-explorers-mapping-source-comprehension-lesson","provider":"Australian History Teachers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}