F-10 Curriculum (V8)
F-10 Curriculum (V9)
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This 10 minute video in three parts offers an overview of the development of the agrarian civilisations in the ancient world. Part 1 looks at how, as peasant villages spread, farmers developed more productive methods of farming, particularly the use of large animals for ploughing and transport, and irrigation. Part 2 looks ...
This short (4 minute) video offers an overview of the history of world trade, focusing on the beginnings during the time of agrarian civilisations. The four great civilisations of the Romans, the Kushans, the Parthians and the Han Chinese were the key players, with their development of roads, ports and coin systems. The ...
This 6 minute video explains how agriculture drove change and why humans took the risk of abandoning foraging. As farming technologies improved, populations increased, which led to the growth of villages and then cities. This in turn enabled collective learning, so that farming regions got a head start on other regions. ...
In this resource William Dalrymple talks about his approach to history. Learncast video.
In this resource Thomas Keneally reveals his reasons for choosing the images in 'Australians: Origins to Eureka'.
In this resource Thomas Keneally speaks about the significance of Bennelong and contrasts him with Pemulwuy.
In this resource Peter FitzSimons talks about how he researches history. Learncast video.
In this resource Thomas Keneally addresses the importance of understanding Australia’s past with particular emphasis on Australia’s strong tradition of democratic action and democratic institutions.
In this resource Peter FitzSimons talks about the approach he takes to writing about historical events. Learncast video.
In this resource William Dalrymple talks about his inspiration for writing. Learncast video.
In this resource Thomas Keneally speaks about the extraordinary things he discovered about Aboriginal people from a archaeological dig at Brewarrina.
In this resource William Dalrymple talks about writing history. Learncast video.
In this resource Peter FitzSimons reads from 'Tobruk'. Learncast video.
In this resource William Dalrymple talks about the books he has written. Learncast video.
In this resource Peter FitzSimons talks about his inspiration for writing history. Learncast video.
In this resource Peter FitzSimons talks about his writing style. Learncast video.
In this resource William Dalrymple talks about the research process. Learncast video.
In this resource Thomas Keneally addresses the issues of belonging and of marginalised peoples.
In this resource Thomas Keneally speaks about the significance of Bennelong Point and the relationship between Governor Phillip and Bennelong. Learncast video.