{"product_id":"australian-history-unit-early-stage-one-pdf","title":"Australian History Unit Early Stage One PDF","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l5bld2\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEarly Stage 1 Australian History Homeschool Unit\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eHelp your child discover what life was like in Australia in the past with this practical, engaging history unit designed especially for homeschooling families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eCreated for children in their first year of school, this unit includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e10 flexible lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring how Australians have lived, learned, worked, played, travelled and communicated over time. 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Written work can be replaced with verbal answers, drawings, photographs, matching activities or parent-scribed responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ya49bo\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eWhat is included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uvoz8o\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e10 complete lesson plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2uxlwy\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eClear learning intentions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bvz81y\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eDiscussion questions and practical activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zqxtwh\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eSupport and extension ideas for every lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n8u7fz\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eSimple assessment opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"chui6p\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eFinal assessment task and assessment criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17too51\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eSuggested books, websites and learning resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2256\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis unit provides families with a clear and manageable way to teach Australian History at home while encouraging curiosity, conversation and hands on learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Homeschooling Library Australia","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":52894044913957,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/7612\/3429\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul28_2026_08_46_31PM.png?v=1785235607","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolinglibrary.com.au\/products\/australian-history-unit-early-stage-one-pdf","provider":"The Homeschooling Library Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}