Communities Change Through Time

Exploring how our communities grow and change Year 3 History NSW Curriculum

What is a Community?

Think about where you live Who are your neighbours? What places do you visit together?

Our Local Community: Ku-ring-gai

Ku-ring-gai is our local council area It includes suburbs like Gordon and Pymble Many families have lived here for generations Each suburb has its own special character

Then and Now: Comparing Historical Photos

Same and Different Activity

Create a Venn Diagram What stayed the SAME? What CHANGED? Compare your findings with others

What Changes in Communities?

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Finding Clues About the Past

Old photographs tell stories Maps show how places looked Local historians know the history Community members share memories Buildings and landmarks give clues

Flinders Street Station: A Case Study

One of Australia's busiest train stations Built over 100 years ago Has changed many times Shows how transport evolved Millions of people use it today

Imagine the Future: Year 2224

Draw your community in 200 years What new technology might exist? How might houses look different? What new transport might we have? Label your creative ideas

Communities are Always Changing

'Communities grow and change, but the people who care about each other stay connected through time.'