Humanities & Social Sciences F-6/7

• Describe where you live (suburb or city) and who was here before you
• Select a local place that is special and describe how it has changed and how we can look after that place
• Explain why places are important by describing the characteristics of the place
• Identify and write about a significant person or event
• Describe a celebration or commemoration and why it is important
• Investigate how life has changed and explain why some things have remained unchanged
• Construct a timeline or map noting significant local places, people and/or events
• Develop a heritage trail for your school or local area
• Create a history of your school - this could include oral histories with past students and teachers
• Discuss the diversity of the local community and how people interact within the community
• Examine the meaning of heritage and consider 'what is heritage in your local area' - provide examples of places you believe should be retained and why
• Compare buildings from different eras (e.g. 1880s, 1920s, 1950s) and describe how they are different or the same 

These are just a few examples of how you could use Picture Ipswich in History classes.  If you have further suggestions, please add them as a Recollection on this page.

The first School Resource created for Ipswich City Council was The Ipswich Heritage Education Kit, written by historian Robyn Buchanan for primary and secondary school teachers. This kit provided background information for teachers, primary source material such as photographs and documents, pioneer reminiscences and suggestions for worksheets and activities.

In 2018, three Children's Heritage Trails were created for younger children to awaken their interest in the history of the City by following Sienna and George.  Holding a magical red balloon, Sienna travels back to 1896, meeting a young boy called George.  Together they discover the history of Ipswich's City Centre, the suburb of Woodend, and the Bremer River.

In 2020, Sienna and George found themselves on the cover of a series of National Curriculum aligned activity sheets designed for primary school students, exploring family, places, events, employment, and Ipswich’s diverse community for students in Prep to year 5.

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