Australian Explorers – Charles Sturt Timeline Mapping Activity

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This activity is great fun requires students to assemble a double page map of the Murray River system and track Sturt’s expedition down the Murray by sorting events into chronological order. This is an ideal task to do in pairs or could be enlarged on to A3 paper to create a project or display item for your classroom. Everything you need is in this file. An answer key is included to make marking a breeze!

Description

Australian Curriculum Content Descriptor:

ACHASSK110 – The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony

ACHASSI096 – Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions

ACHASSI097 – Sequence information about people’s lives, events, developments and phenomena using a variety of methods including timelines

Charles Sturt is a major figure in Australia’s exploration. He was the first European person to navigate and explore the Murray River. In addition, he led a number of expeditions into the interior of Australia in search of an inland sea. He also had a significant impact on the development and politics of South Australia.

This Charles Sturt Timeline Mapping activity is great fun! It allows students to assemble a double page map of the Murray River system and track Sturt’s expedition down the Murray by sorting events into chronological order. This is an ideal task to do in pairs or could be enlarged on to A3 paper to create a project or display item for your classroom. Everything you need is in this file. An answer key is included to make marking a breeze!

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Australia has an exciting history when it comes to exploration and this resource forms part of our Exploring Australia’s Explorers range which has been designed to provide you with all you need to teach the explorers while addressing the curriculum content for both knowledge and skills.

Do you love a bargain? You can purchase this product as part of our discounted Charles Sturt Bundle and receive 4 activities at 30% off!

Additional information

Grade

Year 5

Resource Type

Worksheets

Subject

Geography, History

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