Updated: 21 Sep 2023
A fact sheet and comprehension task to use when learning about The Eureka Stockade.
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Years: 5 - 6
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia's Federation and Constitution
Identify the origin, content features and the purpose of historical sources and describe the context of these sources when explaining daily life in colonial Australia, reasons for migration and causes and effects of Federation
Identify the origin, content features and the purpose of historical sources and describe the context of these sources when explaining daily life in colonial Australia, reasons for migration and causes and effects of Federation
Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
A fact sheet and comprehension task to use when learning about The Eureka Stockade.
Use this Australian History teaching resource in the classroom when learning about The Eureka Stockade. This resource includes a fact sheet and comprehension questions.
This can be used as a stand-alone task, or as part of Australian Federation studies.
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia's Federation and Constitution
Identify the origin, content features and the purpose of historical sources and describe the context of these sources when explaining daily life in colonial Australia, reasons for migration and causes and effects of Federation
Identify the origin, content features and the purpose of historical sources and describe the context of these sources when explaining daily life in colonial Australia, reasons for migration and causes and effects of Federation
Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
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Answers would be nice?
Hi Alicia, thanks for your suggestion! Due to the nature of the questions, answers will vary between students, which is why we haven't included an answer sheet. I hope that helps to clarify!