Bring history to life with this comprehensive no prep engaging activity worksheet focused on the Kokoda Track campaign during World War II. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource explores the geographical, historical, and emotional aspects of one of Australia’s most significant wartime battles.

Students will:

• Map key locations such as Port Moresby and the Kokoda Track.
• Analyze the importance of terrain and topography using visual aids and real-world data.
• Reflect on the harsh conditions soldiers faced through primary source analysis.
• Explore the strategic significance of the Kokoda Track in Australia’s defense.

With This Product, Students Will Strengthen the Following Skills:

• Summarizing key historical events.
• Explaining strategic military importance.
• Analyzing primary sources.
• Comparing and contrasting historical events.
• and much more...

How to Use This Resource in Your Lesson:

• Start with the introductory PowerPoint to provide students with key background information.
• Guide students through the mapping activity to help them visualize the geographic context.
• Use primary sources for group analysis to encourage discussion on soldier experiences and campaign conditions.
• Assign students to summarize key events and explain the strategic importance of the Kokoda Track.
• Wrap up with a class discussion or extension questions to deepen understanding and promote critical thinking.

This resource includes:

• Editable slide deck with 4 slides
• Detailed worksheets with mapping activities and topographical analysis.
• Primary source images and descriptions to build empathy and understanding.
• A four-slide introductory PowerPoint to guide the lesson.
• Discussion prompts and extension questions for critical thinking and deeper learning.

Australia Currciulum links:

• Depth Study 2: World War II (1939–1945)
  • Experiences of Australians, including Kokoda: (ACDSEH108)
  • Could lead to discussion on the Australian home front: (ACDSEH109)

Historical Skills

• Chronology, Terms, and Concepts: Understanding sequence and context: (ACHHS182)

• Analysis and Use of Sources: Evaluating sources and perspectives: (ACHHS185)

• Explanation and Communication: Constructing explanations and arguments: (ACHHS187)

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

SUBSCRIBE NOW  to my list for a free copy of the eBook "ChatGPT for history Teachers" and a Story, Source, Scholarships resources to see how well they work in your classroom.

Request a resource:

If you like my resources but I have uploaded a particular one you would love, please email me and tell me what you would like me to deign:

kane@yugenlearning,com or Subscribe to Our Enlightening Educators’ Mailing List Now!

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

More great curriculum resources

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ Medieval History

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✅ ➡ ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

and

Subscribe to my Teaching Newsletter

Follow us!!!!!

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/yugenlearning/

Pinterest

https://www.pinterest.com.au/yugenlearning/

TeachShare Store

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Yugen-Learning

Please share feedback to help me improve my resources for you.