Year 4 History
The stories of the first fleets
Lesson 3
Welcome to our lesson on the First Fleet's arrival in Australia. We'll explore the perspectives of Aboriginal and European settlers, gaining insight into their experiences. Let's dive into the past together!
Success Criteria:
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Through videos and stories, I will gain insight into the First Fleet's arrival from Aboriginal and European peoples' perspectives.
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I will create thought bubbles reflecting diverse cultural viewpoints to demonstrate empathy for Aboriginal and European people's feelings about the First Fleet's arrival.
Welcome to Lesson 3. Let's start by watching a video on the First Fleet. While watching, consider the perspectives of the Aboriginal and European people involved.
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Watch ''Somebody's Land''
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Post thoughts and feelings from this video
You can add more than one!
Hint words; sad, happy, angry, frustrated, upset, worried, stressed.
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Here are short stories about Aboriginal people and European settlers around the time of the First Fleet
Bennelong
Bennelong was an Aboriginal man who tried to help both the Aboriginal people and the European settlers understand each other. He was captured by Europeans but later worked with them, even visiting England. Despite his efforts to connect both worlds, his and his wife Barangaroo's experiences show how hard it was for Aboriginal people during this time​ (Sydney Barani)​​ (State Library of New South Wales)​.
Captain Arthur Phillip
Captain Arthur Phillip felt a mix of hope and tension as he led the settlement of New South Wales, navigating the complex emotions of establishing a colony while trying to engage peacefully with the Aboriginal peoples​ (Sydney Barani)​​ (State Library of New South Wales)​.
Patyegarang
Patyegarang, a young Aboriginal woman, taught her language to Lieutenant William Dawes, showcasing early cultural exchange and understanding between Aboriginal people and Europeans​ (Sydney Barani)​​ (Teaching a concept)​.
Judge Advocate David Collins
Judge Advocate David Collins, feeling a mix of duty and concern, grappled with the moral complexities of colonial law and its impact on both settlers and the Indigenous peoples, highlighting the emotional strain of enforcing British law on a land with its own rich cultural heritage​ (Sydney Barani)​.
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Some information to help you gain further insights before creating our thought bubbles
Video
This video "The Impacts of Colonisation - Aboriginal Perspectives" -explores the effects of European colonization on Indigenous Australians
Website
The website provides an overview of the contact between Indigenous and European people in Australia, detailing the profound impacts of British colonization on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their lifestyle, and their land
Reading
The article highlights key facts such as the number of ships, the purpose of the journey, and the challenges faced during the voyage. It also touches on the impact of the First Fleet on Indigenous Australia's.
