Australian Explorers – The Journeys of Captain Cook and Others

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Australian Explorers – The Journeys of Captain Cook and Others

Age Group: 6–8 years | Included with Subscription

Set sail on a journey through Australia’s early exploration history!
This engaging course invites young learners to discover the daring voyages of Captain Cook and other Australian explorers—while exploring both European and Indigenous perspectives.

What’s Inside:

• Introduction to Exploration & Captain Cook – Learn who Captain Cook was and why his voyages mattered.
• Mapping & Navigating – Discover the tools early explorers used to travel and chart new lands.
• The Australian Coastline & Indigenous Perspectives – Understand what exploration meant for the First Peoples of Australia.
• Other Australian Explorers – Meet other brave adventurers who shaped the country’s story.
• The Legacy of Australian Explorers – Explore how these journeys changed Australia forever.
• Achievement Standards Page – Clearly linked to the Australian Curriculum for structured, confident learning.
• Activities – Reinforce learning with creative and thought-provoking tasks and research questions.

This course blends history, geography, and cultural awareness to help children build a well-rounded understanding of Australia’s exploration past—perfect for home educators looking for meaningful, high-quality resources.