Australian Inland Exploration HASS Unit

Bring Australian history to life with this engaging Australian Inland Exploration resource! Packed with 30+ no-prep worksheets, hands-on activities and two print-and-play games, this unit helps students discover the famous explorers, their incredible journeys, the challenges they faced, and the lasting impact they had on Australia’s history.

Students investigate explorers such as Burke and Wills, John McDouall Stuart, Ludwig Leichhardt, Edward John Eyre, Charles Sturt, Thomas Mitchell and more through inquiry, mapping, timelines, critical thinking, creative writing, comparison activities and historical source analysis. The resource also explores Indigenous Knowledge, Afghan cameleers, exploration equipment, navigation, survival skills, and the changing nature of exploration over time.

Perfect for Australian Curriculum HASS, Year 2 to year 5 history lessons, this printable unit is ideal for whole-class teaching, independent work, homework, fast finishers and assessment.