FREE Year 7 History Unit – The Ancient Past: Core | NSW Syllabus-Aligned

Looking for a comprehensive and engaging free resource to support your Year 7 History program?

This detailed two-week unit of work for The Ancient Past – Core is fully aligned with the NSW Stage 4 History Syllabus and designed to complement other units in your curriculum. Ideal for Australian educators, this resource supports historical inquiry and deepens students’ understanding of continuity, change, sources, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories.

What’s Included:

• 2-week unit plan with 6 detailed lesson sequences
• Learning intentions and success criteria for every lesson
• Scaffolded structure: I Do, We Do, You Do Together, You Do
• Aligned to outcomes: HI4-CON-01, HI4-CPP-01, HI4-INQ-01
• Inquiry-based learning and historical thinking skills
• Differentiation suggestions for support and extension
• Focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and ethical inquiry
• Addresses key topics such as:
• Human migration theories
• Historical sources (art, oral traditions, tools, written records)
• Ancient sites and their preservation
• Repatriation and cultural heritage
• Western and non-Western historiographical traditions

Perfect for:

• NSW History teachers following the 2024 Stage 4 History syllabus
• Australian Curriculum-aligned planning
• Casual teachers, relief teachers, and new history educators
• Building student skills in source analysis, historical inquiry, and ethical understanding

Why Teachers Love It:

This unit bridges the gap between curriculum requirements and real-world classroom application, offering teachers a ready-to-use resource that supports inclusive, inquiry-based history teaching. Whether you’re new to teaching history or building out your scope and sequence, this freebie sets a strong foundation.

⭐ Grab this free unit today and explore the rest of my Year 7 History series to complete your program!

Check out my store for full units on Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient India, and Ancient Rome – all designed with Universal Design for Learning and practical classroom strategies in mind.

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