Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the significance of significant people and places in Australian history through a fun cemetery crawl activity.

Materials and Prep

• Map of a local cemetery
• Pen or pencil
• Clipboard or hard surface to write on
• Notepad or notebook
• Camera or smartphone with a camera
• Comfortable shoes and clothing
• Sunscreen and hat (if applicable)
• Water bottle

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Introduction to Significant People and Places

Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of significant people and places in history. Show the student examples of significant people and places in Australian history, such as explorers, politicians, and landmarks. Encourage the student to share any prior knowledge or personal interests in Australian history.

• Activity 2: Cemetery Crawl

Take the student on a cemetery crawl to explore the gravesites of significant people from Australian history. Provide the student with a map of the cemetery and guide them to specific gravesites of notable individuals. Encourage the student to observe the tombstones, read the inscriptions, and take notes or photographs of interesting findings.

• Activity 3: Research and Reflection

After the cemetery crawl, have the student conduct further research on the significant people they encountered during the activity. Encourage the student to learn more about their contributions to Australian history and write a short reflection on what they found most interesting or inspiring.

Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about significant people and places in Australian history."
• "Significant people are individuals who have made important contributions to their country or community."
• "Significant places are locations that hold historical importance and are associated with important events or people."
• "Cemeteries are places where people are buried after they pass away. They often contain the graves of notable individuals from history."
• "During our cemetery crawl, we will visit specific gravesites of significant people from Australian history."
• "We will observe the tombstones, read the inscriptions, and take notes or photographs of interesting findings."
• "After the activity, we will conduct further research on the significant people we encountered and learn more about their contributions to Australian history."
• "Finally, we will write a short reflection on what we found most interesting or inspiring."