$5 Note: Queen Elizabeth II's 1954 Visit to Australia YouTube Lesson Resources

Embark on a captivating historical journey with your middle school students as they uncover the fascinating details of Queen Elizabeth II's first official visit to Australia in 1954. This comprehensive lesson plan, designed for grades 6-8, seamlessly integrates multimedia content, class discussions, and reflective activities to engage students in a deeper understanding of historical events, societal norms, and the cultural impact of royal visits.

This lesson goes with the History Detective YouTube Video Queen Elizabeth II's 1954 Royal Visit to Australia.

Students will do pre-watching vocabulary activities, before engaging in discussion around royal visits. They will then complete comprehension questions, an itinerary planning activity and engage in some further research on the intricate details of the Australian $5 note.