History
How old in Australian history? think pair share
How did anyone know Australia was here? How and why did Australia get colonised by the British? Key people to research: Captain Cook, Dirk Hartog, Van Diemen, Governor Phillip. Key events and terms: Botany Bay, American War of Independence, Dutch East Indies trading. |
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Text Features: There are many features in non fiction texts which signal to the reader that something is important ( you need to use these signals to help you determine the important information)
What are some of the signals? think pair share
What are some of the signals? think pair share
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On your timeline you need to include at least: indigenous history (how long have they been here? ) the first European contact, important events and dates happening in England which resulted in England needing to look for a new place the send prinsoners, the First Fleet dates and any other important dates up to the 1800s.
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Historical knowledge and understanding
(content descriptors) Key figures and events that led to Australia's Federation, including British and American influences on Australia's system of law and government. Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, and women and children. Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia (including from ONE Asian country) and the reasons they migrated, such as World War II and Australian migration programs since the war. The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport. Documents needed for the inquiry
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Students will develop historical skills, which include:
· using common historical terms for describing time and sequencing events and developments in chronological order
· asking questions, finding relevant answers, and constructing informed responses
· developing a basic understanding of how evidence can be used to provide historical explanations
· developing appropriate techniques of organisation and communication.
· using common historical terms for describing time and sequencing events and developments in chronological order
· asking questions, finding relevant answers, and constructing informed responses
· developing a basic understanding of how evidence can be used to provide historical explanations
· developing appropriate techniques of organisation and communication.
Before viewing:
As
a class, discuss the purpose of the opening scene in a film text, or the
opening chapter or paragraphs in a novel or short story. What does the
storyteller as filmmaker, or author, usually do at the beginning of their
story?
Student Activities
Compare and Contrast: Complete a venn diagram outlining the differences and similarities of a child's life in Australia during the 1800s and a child life today. Activity 1 : In pairs, or individually you can research the availability education and resources for children in the late 1800s. You need to research educational facilities, educational values and expectations, rules and regulations, uniforms, buildings, and general information about schools during that era. Include in your presentation/research an answer to whether all children get a fair go? Use the following websites as a starting point: 1 History Australia, 'The Evolution of Education in Australia', http://www.historyaustralia.org.au/if/schools/evelutio.htm 2 '"New South Wales Pioneers", Photographs by George Bell 1890–1900' at Powerhouse Museum, http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/pdf/OPAC/246256.pdf (There is a photo of two children riding to school on page 9.) 3 School in Australia http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/schoolinoz.htm Present your findings in a manner of your choice (Keynote, Pages doc, Weebly page) Activity 2:
Reflect You need to create a 'Help wanted' poster with a partner, or individually. You need to include a job or chore title and a description of it from the mind map. The poster must include the skills required to fulfil the job or chore using a job criteria section. Examples of the students finished workActivity 3
At the start of the Boer War (1899–1902), the Australian colonies offered troops as part of the British Empire contingent. Of the 16,000 Australians who served in the Boer War, 282 died in action or from wounds sustained in battle, 286 died from disease and another 38 died of accidents or other unknown causes. Six Australians received the Victoria Cross in South Africa and many others were decorated. A good source of information is the Australian War Memorial website, http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/boer.asp What were the reasons for the Boer War ? why do you think the Australians still believe they were more British than Australian at the time? Research some of the known identities, such as Breaker Morant and Captain Howse, who fought in this war. Write a short biography for a known or unknown soldier who fought in the Boer War. The story of this soldier should start from the practice march of the college students on the day that Rowley spied on them. Activity 4
Create a photo album of pictures that depict everyday life or children. There are images available from the series in the My Place for Teachers 'Stills gallery' that could be used. Additionally,you can locate images through the National Library of Australia, 'Picture Australia' website, http://www.pictureaustralia.org or other related websites. The album could be produced as a ibook or presentation or imovie. If a slideshow presentation program is used, each image should be linked to the website the images came from. You need to annotate what the images represent within the theme of their album e.g image of a child playing with traditional toys. You also need to reference the original photographer, if the name is available. Activity 5 Lesson Focus: By the end of this inquiry you should understand the history of the ALP party and what the political party aims to do. You will then further show your understanding of politics and advertising to complete a 'time period appropriate flyer'. Research and respond to the following questions: 1 What is a political party? ( 5 minutes then you will be sharing your answer) 2 What do political parties aim to do? ( 5 minutes then you will be sharing your answer) 3 Who were the original founders of the (Australian Labor Party) ALP? ( 5 minutes then you will be sharing your answer) 4 How many ALP prime ministers have been elected in Australia? ( 5 minutes then you will be sharing your answer) 5 Who is the leader of the ALP today? ( 5 minutes then you will be sharing your answer) 25 MINUTES IN TOTAL Display your answers in a Keynote presentation, remember to write full sentence answers:) Use the websites below to find information about the ALP: The Australian Labor Party, http://www.alp.org.au/labor-history Labor History, http://www. laborhistory.org.au/home.html Create an A5 election flyer to elect the first ALP Prime Minister in 1904, JC Watson. 25 MINUTES You can use the flyer creator, or complete your document using pages. Examples of flyers from the time period
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Teacher Points Subtheme: Social order and education Many children in the 1800s lived a life of hardship, particularly if they came from a family dependent on paid jobs within the economy. Class status affected opportunities for a good education and the chance to enjoy a carefree childhood. School rooms were very different to the classrooms of today. Schooling for children like Rowley was limited to primary school. Subthemes: Chores, business and employment; Customs and traditions Rowley is depicted as a hardworking, selfless child. His daily routine is to help others by doing good deeds. Although he is volunteering to do these chores, many of them were commonplace for children of the era. Subthemes: Australians at war; Historical events
In this clip, the college students are marching to practice for real wars. At this time the British Empire was involved in numerous conflicts around the world, particularly in Africa, the South Pacific and South America. Subthemes: Art, music and literature; Inventions and electronic media Photographs tell a unique story about a time in history. They were not available in Australia until 1841 when the first daguerreotype arrived. A daguerreotype is a unique image on silver-plated copper. It is unique because it is the same plate that was in the camera and there is no negative. This photographic technique was popular until the mid 1850s. Subtheme: Politics The Australian Labor Party (ALP) is Australia's oldest political party, having celebrated its centenary in 1991. It is one of a small group of genuine political labor parties around the world which affiliate trade unions, incorporating them into the structure of the party. From its inception, the ALP has been a party for the working class, supporting the rights of Australian workers. Click on the picture below and watch the click to assist with answering the political party questions. Flyer CreatorModern day election flyer
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Activity 6
Research and discuss women's roles in Australian history. Utilise the following websites to locate stories and pictures of women of the era: 1 National Library of Australia, 'Picture Australia: Picture Trails: Society', http://www.pictureaustralia.org/trails/society.html 2 ABC, 'Australian Suffragettes', http://www.abc.net.au/ola/citizen/women/women-home-vote.htm Create an imaginary 'historyface' profile (based on something similar to a Facebook page) for a female suffragette from the 1800s. Information can include a profile picture, status update, education, family background, likes and dislikes and groups she may be linked with. Student Activity Sheet H12.6 contains a 'historyface' template that can be used for this activity. Make sure that you answer the questions: 1 Who is she? 2 What groups and causes does she stand for? 3 What is her status? |
Subthemes: Politics; Social order and education A woman's role in the late 1800s was restricted. It was expected that she maintain the home and family while the husband/father went out to work. However, in many poor families the woman had to work to earn money, especially when men lost their jobs. |