Community and remembrance
Objectives
Students
Students
*develop knowledge and understanding about the nature of history and key changes and developments from the past
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*develop knowledge and understanding about key historical concepts and develop the skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry
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CONTENT
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This topic provides a study of identity and diversity in both a local and broader context. Moving from the heritage of their local area, students explore the historical features and diversity of their community. They examine local, state and national symbols and emblems of significance, and celebrations and commemorations, both locally and in other places around the world.
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OUTCOMES
A student:
A student:
HT2-1
identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world |
HT2-2
describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time |
HT2-5
applies skills of historical inquiry and communication |
Key inquiry questions:
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*Who lived here first and how do we know?
*How has our community changed? What features have been lost and what features have been retained? *What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community? *How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past? |