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Antarctica has been explored by meteorologists since the early 1900s. Blizzards are common there.

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There are many stories of extreme weather and descriptions from those who survived the ordeals of droughts, bushfires, floods and cyclones in Australia.

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Authors have used the beauty, harshness and problems of our land to tell their stories, often basing their stories in familiar locations and using their reaction to a particular environment as the central theme.

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Embark on a historical journey with the original journal of Lieutenant James Cook, detailing the HMS Endeavour's voyage from 1768 to 1771. 

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Explore the early settlement of Sydney Cove through Francis Fowkes' 1789 map and other historical sources. 

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Investigate the complex interactions between Indigenous peoples and European settlers in Australia through Thomas Baines’ evocative painting.

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Delve into the journeys of early European explorers, focusing on Abel Tasman’s significant contributions to Australian history. 

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Examine the relationship between Indigenous peoples and European settlers in Van Diemen’s Land through the use of pictograms for communication.

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Division can be used to decrease recipes and serving sizes, and can also handy for sharing food and making sure everyone gets an equal amount.

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As captain of the newly built Eendracht, Dirk Hartog was bound for the East Indies in 1616, along with other VOC ships.

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This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences for Year 4 students.

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Colonial settlers brought with them to Australia the concept of four distinct seasons. While this works for much of southern Australia, non-Indigenous people in the other parts of Australia identify seasonal change as wet and dry.