Deep Time History Australia
What is how long people have lived in Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have lived in Australia for over 65,000 years.
What is the Nile River?
This river was essential to Ancient Egypt because it provided water and fertile soil for farming.
In Ms Bond's class, how do we start the lesson?
10-15 minutes of quiet activities
Why is it important to read?
Increase our reading comprehension, increase vocabulary, learn new things, increase attention span, improve your thinking
Mr Dunn
What is an artefact?
An artefact is evidence used by historians to tell us about the past. E.g., bones, pottery, jewellery
Access to food, water, shelter. A law enforcement/ government, abilities to trade, people
What do we need to do at the end of each lesson?
Tidy up our desks, push chairs in, rubbish off floor
What is mythology?
Mythology is stories that people tell to explain how the world works, how things began, or why people behave in certain ways. These stories usually include gods, goddesses, heroes, and magical events.
Who is the Care Group teacher of 702?
Ms B / Ms Markey
What was discovered at Lake Mungo?
Mungo Man - he proved humans lived in Australia a lot longer than initially thought.
What is mummification?
Ancient Egyptians used this process to preserve bodies for the afterlife.
When are you allowed to open your laptops?
When the teacher says
What is the name of the Ancient Egyptian sun god?
Ra
What classroom number are we?
NL4
What is megafauna?
Giant animals that lived in Australia before they went extinct.
What did Ancient Egyptian gods represent?
Ancient Egyptian gods each represented different parts of life and nature, such as the sun, the afterlife, and the Nile.
What is mental health?
Mental health is about how we think, feel, and handle life’s ups and downs. It affects our emotions, behaviour, and how we cope with stress or challenges.
What did the Ancient Egyptians believe about the flooding of the Nile?
That it was caused by the tears of Goddess Isis, mourning her husband, Osiris.
How many days until holidays?
11-12 days
How is it believed that Aboriginal people first arrived in Australia?
Early Aboriginal peoples travelled from Southeast Asia to Australia by land and short sea crossings during a time of lower sea levels.
What are hieroglyphics?
This writing system used symbols and pictures to record information.
Who are Kids Helpline?
Kids Helpline is a free and confidential service for young people in Australia. They offer support, advice, and someone to talk to about problems like mental health, school, family, friends, or anything that’s worrying you.
What is personification?
Personification is when you give human qualities, feelings, or actions to something that is not human, like an object, animal, or idea.
What suburb is our school in?
Pasadena