In this lesson, students will create a class map of historical places and people based on their research that they conducted in the previous lesson.

Curriculum content descriptions
HT1-4

Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication

GE1-3

Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry

ACHASSI034

Pose questions about past and present objects, people, places and events

VCGGC088

Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and secondary sources, using ethical protocols

ACHASSI035

Collect data and information from observations and identify information and data from sources provided

VCGGC061

Represent data and the location of places and their features by constructing tables, plans and labelled maps

ACHASSI036

Sort and record information and data, including location, in tables and on plans and labelled maps

VCGGC060

Collect and record geographical data and information from the field and other sources

ACHASSI037

Sequence familiar objects and events

ACHASSI039

Compare objects from the past with those from the present and consider how places have changed over time

VCGGC062

Interpret data and information to draw conclusions and describe the direction and location of places, using terms such as north, south, opposite, near, far

ACHASSI040

Interpret data and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps

ACHASSI041

Draw simple conclusions based on discussions, observations and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps

VCHHC054

Identify the content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places or events

ACHASSI043

Present narratives, information and findings in oral, graphic and written forms using simple terms to denote the passing of time and to describe direction and location

VCHHK063

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past

HT1-2

Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time

ACHASSK044

The history of a significant person, building, site and/or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past

VCHHK064

The significance today of an historical site of cultural or spiritual importance

ACHASSK045

The importance today of a historical site of cultural or spiritual significance in the local area, and why it should be preserved

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