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Which subject	History
What topic	History of Australia
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

History of Australia

Objectives

• To introduce students to the basic history of Australia.
• To engage students with age-appropriate storytelling related to early Australian history.
• To foster curiosity and discussion about Australia’s indigenous peoples and early settlers.

Materials

• Picture books about Australia’s history
• Colorful maps of Australia
• Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers)
• Audio-visual aid (short video about Australia)
• Indigenous artifacts replicas (if available)
• Homework worksheets (simple facts about Australia)

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)

Subject

History

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Start with a brief introduction to Australia. Use a map to locate Australia and discuss key features.
2	Story Time	10 mins	Read a picture book about Australia’s history. Use engaging storytelling techniques to capture students' attention.
3	Discussion	5 mins	Facilitate a discussion about Aboriginal culture; ask students what they found interesting in the story.
4	Video Presentation	5 mins	Show a short, age-appropriate video about Australia’s history focusing on indigenous people and early settlers.
5	Art Activity	5 mins	Guide students to create a drawing that represents something they learned about Australia. Provide various art supplies.
6	Conclusion & Homework	5 mins	Summarize the lesson. Distribute simple homework worksheets about Australia’s history for students to complete at home. Ensure students understand they will not present homework in class.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during discussions and activities.
• Review of completed homework worksheets to check understanding.

Homework

• Complete the worksheet with fun facts about Australia and draw a picture related to their favorite part of the lesson. No presentations required in class.

Lesson script