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 types of clothing did people wear in the 1800s that Laurie found surprising?

What jobs did Laurie learn about that still exist today, and which ones no longer exist?

What did Laurie prefer about life in the 21st century after his visit to the 1800s?