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Australian history activities for Microsoft Word
'The Sapphires' Film Study Workbook
This 43-page workbook is the only resource you will require for teaching the whole unit on "The Sapphires." It is chronological to the film and includes key quotes and scene questions (which link to the main themes in the film and help prepare students for the essay). There are four essay questions near the end of the workbook, with scaffolding for each essay question.The booklet begins with a fun homework task - students must survey a family member that was alive during the 1960s to learn about
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10th - 12th
Convicts Assembly Play
This is a 20-minute play based on Perth’s convict history. My class performed this for an assembly and the parents absolutely loved it (as did the children). There are 16 speaking parts and the extras are convicts.
This assembly is perfect for the Year 5 Australian History Curriculum, however, could easily be adapted for other year groups.
Overview: The Year 5 class is on an overnight camp to Fremantle Prison, Perth, WA. The tour guide meets them and gives them an overview of the history beh
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4th - 7th
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'I Am Australian' - The Australian Identity
This resource contains activities that guide students to explore the concepts of 'values' and 'identity' in connection with the song I Am Australian.Initially, students have to listen to the the song and then identify people and events that the song has included in its lyrics. Following this, students have to explain what values are before returning to the lyrics and identifying values that have also been included in the song. Then, students have to explain what identity means. The activities co
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle: Australian History
Study Guide for "The Burnt Stick"
This study guide was created for a low-level (Cambridge A2) class of Year 11 Chinese students at an Australian-curriculum international school. These students studied this book as part of a unit on the "stolen generation" and the injustices that Aboriginal Australians have faced since the arrival of the British in 1788. Anthony Hill's text is written for the native-speaking Australian students in the upper-elementary grades, but this study guide could be adapted for EAL students or native-speaki
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4th - 12th
World War 1 - Australian Propaganda Printable Activity
Tired of spending time planning detailed history lessons every night? You need this fun and engaging World War 1 Propaganda activity for your year 7, year 8, year 9 or year 10 high school history students. What is the resource?World War 1 Australian Propaganda activityPoster analysisEditable Word DocumentGroup, individual or whole class task. Guiding questions for every poster. Suitable for all curriculums. Easy to adjust and edit for school standards and differentiation.Print Black/White or
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7th - 10th
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Australia and New Zealand Mapping Lesson Plans
This great mapping activity allows students to map the major physical and political locations within Australia and New Zealand. Just download the following blank map of Australia.Please download the Australia map PDF athttp://geoalliance.asu.edu/sites/default/files/LessonFiles/Aust-NZ2.pdfFor a great map of Oceania please download the following map.http://geoalliance.asu.edu/sites/default/files/maps/OCR_Labeled.pdfThe mapping activity will take at least 1 period. Students just follow simple inst
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4th - 9th
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The Rabbits (John Marsden) & Australian Settlement Worksheets & Answers
Worksheets designed to support Queensland Year 8 English Curriculum Unit 1. The Unit explores 'The Rabbits' by John Marsden and has students view SBS documentary episode 1 of 'The First Australians'. These Worksheets and answers have been designed to support student through the first 15 minutes of the documentary 'The First Australians'. The answer sheet also includes time markers for the teacher to know where to locate the information in the movie. Questions guide students through viewing the d
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5th - 10th
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Indigenous Protest Poetry - Perspectives of Anthems
This two page worksheet is designed to complement the study of activist Kevin Gilbert's satirical Australian protest poem 'The New True Anthem'and lead them to a better understanding of the ways context and experience impact perspective.
The product includes
1. A cloze passage - summary of the poets message.
2. Activity page directing students to identify poetic techniques in the poems.
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4th - 12th
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WW1 - World War One Board Game
A fun and informative board game I developed for my year 9's as an introduction into World War One. It contains key words and information on life during WW1 with a focus on Trench Warfare, Weapons and Battles. You can play it again at the end of the unit to consolidate learning or even use as a 15 minute brain break activity for longer lessons.
Print cards, players and instructions as A4. Print the game board as A3.
Instructions for the game are included in the resource.
In word format so it
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8th - 10th
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World War 2 POWs Australia Experiences in German Prisoner of War camps
This contains a comprehensive list of research activities including20 MCQs 20 Short Answer Questions based on 4 sources (2 Pictures and 2 Written Sources)15 Short Answer Questions on the camps, conditions, experiences and interactions with the guards2 Comprehensive Extended responsesGiving students a comprehensive understanding of life of Australian POWs in Japanese camps
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9th - 12th
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Two Cultures – Aboriginal & First Contacts Stage 2 Program
Two Cultures – Aboriginal & First Contacts Stage 2Key Learning Area: HSIE, History, GeographyIncludes:title pageeditable program This unit focuses on students learning about two sides of British Colonisation. Students imagine and use empathy to consider conditions on board the Endeavour and arriving in Australia. Students imagine and use empathy to consider Aboriginal peoples perspective when the British arrived/invaded Australia. Students develop understandings of nature and the conn
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3rd - 4th
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Rabbit Proof Fence - Mini Test/Analysis Skills & Knowledge Checker
Use this mini test as a way to assess student knowledge after viewing the movie - Rabbit Proof Fence. This test is broken into 10 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions and 5 inferencing type questions. Answer key is provided on final page.
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7th - 10th
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Year 7: Ancient Australia Source Analysis Booklet
Year 7 Humanities: Ancient Australia Assessment.Booklet containing 3 source analysis with sentence starters.Sample responses included.Directly linked to the Victorian Curriculum standards.
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7th
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Also included in: Year 7 Humanities: Ancient Australia Unit
Australians At War Activity Matrix
Designed specifically for Stage 5 History Students, the "Australians at War" matrix is a versatile resource that can be seamlessly incorporated into classroom activities. It serves as an engaging tool to enhance learning and foster critical thinking. Whether integrated into class tasks or employed to occupy early finishers, this matrix provides an opportunity to entertain and challenge students, ensuring that they remain actively engaged and enriched throughout the unit
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9th - 10th, Higher Education
Year 10 History - World War 2 Propaganda
Propaganda was a significant feature of the genocide committed against the Jews and other groups during World War 2. How did it manage to influence so many people?Propaganda was not only used by the Germans during this time, the Allies developed and integrated aspects of propaganda into comic books and films to encourage people of all ages to support the war effort.In this booklet, student are taught about the features, uses and purposes of propaganda and how it was used during World War 2 in di
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10th - 12th
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The Continent and Country of Australia: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to the continent of Australia. Included is some fast facts about Australia, geographical questions, a day in the life of a typical student and 5 of the most famous natural features of Australia.Check out my other continent related products!Geography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, PolesLand Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading PassagesLandmarks of Asia: Geography: Reading Passages + Printable Wo
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5th - 10th
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Australia Map Matching Game
This is a quick and easy download to have your students review the physical features of Australia!Download your copy and print out the pages. Cut out the boxes and arrange them in small baggies (laminate for continued use). Have students work in groups to match the physical feature terms with the pictures. Key is included. **Number one and two in the matching activity can be interchangeable.
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6th
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Literacy Worksheet - The Hunt for Ned Kelly
The novel 'The Hunt for Ned Kelly' is a text I like to use when teaching Year 6 because it compliments content being covered in the the History curriculum. It offers an opportunity to develop general capabilities and meet cross-curricular priorities. This worksheet is 4-pages long, with answers for marking included at the end. Students watch a video to learn a little about Ned Kelly before going into the activities and text in this resource. Students have to define words, rearrange and complete
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5th - 7th
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'The Final Quarter,' &the Australian Civil Rights Movement (Worksheet + Answers)
Introducing the 'Final Quarter' documentary Analysis Worksheet - the perfect resource for teachers looking to engage their students in a thought-provoking lesson on contemporary examples of racism in Australia, This worksheet is designed to accompany the award-winning documentary 'The Final Quarter,' which follows the story of AFL player Adam Goodes. Students will be engaged in a variety of questions designed to think critically about how the film examines different aspects of contemporary racis
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Australian Civil Rights Movement Full Depth Study
Film Study Guide Rabbit Proof Fence
Activities including short answer questions on plot, theme and visuals on Phillip Noyce's non fiction film Rabbit Proof Fence with an extension activity at the end for older students.
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8th - 11th
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Australia's Cultural Diversity Data Analysis
Australia's Cultural Diversity Data AnalysisThis resource involves students examining a variety of graphs showing ABS data related to Australia's diversity, and answering the accompanying structured questions.Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumIntercultural CapabilityYear 9/10 History – The Globalising World (Migration Experiences)o Effects of significant post-World War II world events and developments on one major global influence that shaped change in Australian society (VCHHK157)o Causes and
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7th - 10th
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The impact of the US Civil Rights movement on Australia
Extend your students' understanding of the connection between the US and Australian Civil Rights Movements with this worksheet. This 100% editable, no prep, full lesson worksheet will encapsulate the key historical skills of empathy, significance and continuity and change. Learning Goal:To understand what occurred in the US Civil Rights movements and the influence it had on Australia's civil rights movement. Success Criteria:o Identify key events and dates in the US Civil Rights Movemento Evalua
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Australian Civil Rights Movement Full Depth Study
Australian Convicts Inquiry Unit
Unit OverviewWebQuest: Two hundred years ago very few people in England lived happy and comfortable lives. Times were harsh and punishments severe. Many people convicted of crimes, sometimes quite minor, were transported to NSW. Convicts with certain skills were very useful in starting the new colony. You are the Governor of NSW, in charge of the colony and able to pardon convicts. You decide to pardon one carefully selected convict to assist in the work of the colony. Who will you pardon and wh
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3rd - 5th
Australian History - Colonisation Investigation
In this investigation students are required to access and research a series of questions related to the colonisation of Australia.
This activity links to our government and civics and citizenship course as well as covering various aspects of Australian history.
This is a fantastic way for students to delve into our history and explore colonisation ina fun and interesting way.
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3rd - 10th
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