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Unit 2 Changing Communities Lesson 3 Who Lives Here?

Year 3 / 4 History Modified by U Bendt Inquisitive Pty Ltd.

Stage 2 ‘Continuity of Learning’

History: What different cultural groups live and work in our local community Who Lives Here? Module 2

This module should be completed during Week 1 and Week 2 of Term 2. It is advised that you complete two activities per week. All materials have been printed out for you, so you do not need an Internet connection to complete. If you do have an Internet connection, there is a QR code and a web address link on the back page of this booklet; allowing you to view all resources online. You can use any device to access this resource, including a phone with 4G. If you are using a phone, you will need to swipe across to see all resources. You may be asked to print your work. If you do not have access to the Internet or a printer, do not worry, just complete the activity provided in your booklet.

1. Eastwood: The Granny Smith Festival

Research how Eastwood’s Granny Smith festival has changed over time.

2. My Communities What groups do you belong to? Explore various community groups and discover which groups you belong to. Compare your results to others.

3. How diverse is Werrington?

Explore census data to discover Werrington’s ancestral diversity.

4. Reflecting on Living in Communities

Reflect on what is it like living in communities.





Eastwood: The Granny Smith Festival

If you have an Internet connection, follow the technology link on the back page of this booklet. Click on ‘Who Lives Here’ and scroll down to ‘Stimulus Resources. If you are using a phone, you will need to swipe across to view all resources. Watch the video ‘Granny Smith Festival’ and then follow the link ‘Eastwood: Then and Now’ Otherwise, explore the images on the next two pages.

Step inside

Imagine you are at the Granny Smith Festival.

What do you see?

What do you hear?

What do you wonder?

Read about Eastwood, where the Granny Smith Festival is held.

How has the community of Eastwood changed? List the different ways.

Now Then







My Communities

If you have an Internet connection, click on ‘My Communities Survey’ and complete the survey, print your results. The website compares your results with other people who have completed the survey. If you don’t have Internet, complete ‘My Communities’ survey on the next page.

Which communities did you belong to? Record them on a word wall below.

Ask someone in your house to complete the survey and compare your responses.

Same Different

A rugby team, the police band and a church choir were some of the groups marching in the Eastwood community parade.

People can be parts of different groups within their community. A community group is usually made up of people with the same interests or background.



My Communities We all belong to or are a part of groups, including friendship and sporting groups. Many groups are also communities. A community is a group of people who have something in common. You may be surprised by how many communities you belong to. In this activity you will find out just how many you are a member of.

1. There are four communities that most of you are familiar with. Do you feel that you belong to these

communities? Mark the box to show which ones you are a member of (you can mark as many boxes

as you like):

Your school community

Your local community

The Australian community

The global community

2. Do you play sport? Are you a member of a club or team? If you feel that you are part of any sporting

groups or communities indicate which ones.

AFL team or club

Athletics club

Basketball team

Baseball or softball team

Cricket team

Gymnastics club

Martial Arts club

Netball team

Rugby team or club

Soccer team or club

Swimming club

Volleyball team

Other

3. Do you go to after-school classes? Are you a member of a club? Do you have an activity you do or

share with other people? If you feel that you are part of a club, class or activity-based community

indicate which ones.

Art classes

Ballet classes

Computer gaming with others

Craft activities with others



Dance classes or group

Drama classes or group

Music classes or group

Singing lessons or group

Scouts

Other

4. Do you attend a church or place of worship? Do you share religious beliefs with other people? If you

feel part of a religious community indicate which one.

Buddhist

Christian

Hindu

Jewish

Muslim

Other

5. Within the Australian community there are many cultural or heritage groups, like Italian and

Vietnamese. Do you feel part of a cultural community?

Aboriginal

British

Chinese

Dutch

Indian

Irish

Italian

German

Greek

Torres Strait Islander

Vietnamese

Other



How Diverse is Werrington?

If you have an Internet connection, scroll down to ‘Diverse Communities’ and click on ‘How Diverse is my Suburb’ change the suburb to Werrington and discover Werrington’s ancestral (cultural) diversity. Who lives in your community? If you do not have Internet, explore ‘How Diverse is Werrington’ information attached. Use graphs and images to show what you find out about your community.

An important source of information about our communities is the government census; a survey all adults answer every five years. Historians study the census results to find out who lives in communities and how they have changed.





Reflecting on Living in Communities

A hermit is a term used to describe someone who chooses not to live as part of a community.

What would be the good and bad points of being a hermit?

Good

Bad

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