Year 2 HASS - Technological Developments Unit - Australian Curriculum

This engaging 9-lesson Year 2 HASS unit explores how technological developments changed people’s lives in the past, at home and in the ways they worked, travelled and communicated. Fully aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9, this comprehensive unit builds historical understanding and inquiry skills while helping students make meaningful connections between past and present technologies.

If you’re looking for a complete Year 2 HASS technology unit that is curriculum-aligned, engaging and completely planned for you, then this is your term sorted.

An alternative WA Curriculum planner (2026+) is also included, making this unit ideal for Western Australian teachers preparing for the new requirements.

What Makes This Unit Stand Out?

✩ Real-World Connections

Students explore how technology has changed everyday life, comparing past and present tools, communication methods, transport and household items. Through discussion and investigation, they develop a deeper understanding of how innovation has shaped communities and daily routines.

✩ Structured & Time-Saving

Each lesson is broken into 5–6 clear teaching steps, making delivery simple and manageable. Clear instructions highlight key teaching points so you can focus on student engagement rather than planning logistics.

✩ Engaging & Interactive

Created by Mrs Amy123, this unit incorporates a variety of cooperative learning strategies designed specifically for young learners. While many lessons include worksheets, others emphasise discussion, comparison tasks and hands-on exploration to deepen understanding.

✩ Assessment Made Easy

The included A–E grading guide outlines what achievement looks like across performance levels and is directly linked to the Year 2 HASS Achievement Standard, giving you clarity and confidence when assessing and reporting.

What’s Included?

• Editable Unit Planner (6 pages) + WA Curriculum alternative
• Worksheets (including answer keys) (20 pages)
• Teaching Resources (32 pages)
• Editable PowerPoint Presentation (100+ slides)
• Editable Grading Guide (A–E) (1 page)
• Editable Learning Intentions & Success Criteria

🎯 Full Curriculum Alignment (Version 9)

Geography

How technological developments changed people’s lives at home and in the ways they worked, travelled and communicated (AC9HS2K02)

Inquiry Skills

Questioning and research:
Develop questions about objects, people, places and events in the past and present (AC9HS2S01)

Collect, sort and record information and data from observations and from provided sources, including unscaled timelines and labelled maps or models (AC9HS2S02)

Interpreting, analysing and evaluating:
Interpret information and data from observations and provided sources, including the comparison of objects from the past and present (AC9HS2S03)

Discuss perspectives related to objects, people, places and events (AC9HS2S04)

Concluding and decision-making:
Draw conclusions and make proposals (AC9HS2S05)

Communicating:
Develop narratives and share observations, using sources and subject-specific terms (AC9HS2S06)

🎯 WA Curriculum Outcome

The impact of changing technology on people’s lives and how the technology of the past differs from the technology used today (WA2HAKUH3)

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