The First Fleet Convicts Who Were They Poster
Who were the very first convicts to be shipped to Australia? This resource provides a basic overview of the convicts in the First Fleet and where they came from.
This resource is created to support the Year 4 History Curriculum.
It can be used in conjunction with the following worksheet: http://teachthisworksheet.com/static_worksheets/index/1456
Learning goals
- We are learning to understand the stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences following arrival.
- We are learning to describe the events around the establishment of the First Fleet, the key people involved and the establishment of the first British colony.
Curriculum alignment
AC9HS4K03
9
The experiences of individuals and groups, including military and civilian officials, and convicts involved in the establishment of the first British colony
ACHASSK085
8.4
Stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences following arrival
HT2-2
old
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
HT2-3
old
Describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects
HT2-4
old
Describes and explains effects of British colonisation in Australia
HT2-5
old
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.