In this lesson student investigate changes to land transport. Without these changes, it would still take us a very long time to travel from one place to another.

Curriculum content descriptions
ACHASSK046

How changing technology affected people’s lives (at home and in the ways they worked, travelled, communicated and played in the past)

VCHHK065

The effect of changing technology on people’s lives and their perspectives on the significance of that change

HT1-3

Describes the effects of changing technology on people’s lives over time

HT1-4

Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication

Linked Resources & Activities
  • Resource Year: F 1 2 4

    Then and Now Flashcards

    The "Then and Now Flashcards" were created to support the History Curriculum for Years 1 & 2. It includes a collection of images of activiti...

  • FREE! Resource Year: F 1 2 3 +4

    Poster - WALT, WILF, TIB & WAGOLL - Pop Art

    The WALT, WILF, WAGOLL & TIB posters were created to support our Popart classroom theme and include: WALT - We are learning to... WI...

  • Resource Year: P F 1 2 +5

    Brainstorm Display

    This Brainstorm Display was desgned to use in order to promote classroom discussions. You can write the question on the display and use post...

  • Resource Year: 2

    Changes in Technology - Display

    This poster displays examples of technology from the past and technology from the present. It is a fantastic springboard into a class discus...

  • Resource Year: 2

    Definition of Technology - Display

    This poster defines technology and provides examples of various different types of technology. It forms part of our Year 2 HASS History U...

  • Resource Year: 2

    Land Transport - Display

    This display defines land transport and provides visual examples. It forms part of our Year 2 HASS History Unit - Then and Now.

  • Presentation Year: 2

    Then and Now - Presentation

    This presentation has been created to support you throughout the Year 2 HASS History Unit - Then and Now. Simply work through this presen...

Linked Worksheets
  • FREE! Worksheet Year: 2

    Land Transport Then and Now

    Land transport has changed greatly over the years. Students are asked to sequence the images in order from oldest to most recent technology...

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