Family History and Traditions · Past and present
Where My Family Comes From
Many Australian families have come from different parts of the world. Students explore their family's journey to Australia.
Key Questions
- 1Where did your family come from before they lived here?
- 2Why do people move to new places?
- 3What do families bring with them when they move?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9HASS1K01AC9HASS1K05
Year: Year 1
Subject: HASS
Unit: Family History and Traditions
Period: Past and present
Suggested Methodologies
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