History for Kids: Stage 2 - Australia in the 1800s

The video is part of a history series for kids, focusing on community and remembrance in Australia. It follows Laurie, who finds a time machine and travels to the 1800s. Laurie experiences the differences in transportation, clothing, and jobs, noting the absence of electricity. The lesson highlights the changes and continuities in Australian society since colonization, emphasizing the concept of continuity and change.

What is the main focus of the history series for kids?

• Geography and Environment

• Mathematics and Science

• Art and Music

• Community and Remembrance

What does Laurie find that allows him to travel through time?

• A magic wand

• A silver box with buttons

• A glowing crystal

• A mysterious book

How did people travel in the 1800s according to Laurie?

• By bicycles and scooters

• By cars and planes

• By horses and trains

• By boats and helicopters

What type of clothing did Laurie notice was different in the 1800s?

• Sweaters and sneakers

• Jeans and T-shirts

• Corsets and top hats

• Shorts and sandals

Which job did Laurie find unusual but important in the 1800s?

• Electrician

• Iceman

• Software Developer

• Pilot

What did Laurie realize about the absence of electricity in the 1800s?

• It was only used for decoration

• It was not important

• It made life easier

• It made life more challenging

What does Laurie appreciate about the 21st century after his journey?

• The scarcity of grocery stores

• The lack of technology

• The absence of modern transportation

• The presence of electricity and comfortable clothes