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Discover the First Fleet: 6. Student Activity

Student Activity

1. Research the journey of the First Fleet and read "3. The Origins of the First Fleet."

2. Download the Activity sheet (below), in the appropriate format for your device.

3. Answer the questions on the activity sheet.

4. When you and your neighbour have finished, or when your teacher instructs, swap activity sheets and mark each others work.  Your teacher will display the correct answers.

Raising the British flag in Sydney Cove, Port Jackson 1788

SOURCE: State Library of New South Wales' website

These are the questions you will be asked on the activity sheet.