Australia as a Nation
Objectives
Students:
*develop knowledge and understanding about the nature of history and key changes and developments from the past |
*develop knowledge and understanding about key historical concepts and develop the skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry |
Outcomes
HT3-3
identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society |
HT3-4
describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples |
HT3-5
applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication |
CONTENT
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This topic moves from colonial Australia to the development of Australia as a nation, particularly after 1901. Students explore the factors that led to Federation and experiences of democracy and citizenship over time. Students understand the significance of Australia's British heritage, the Westminster system and other models that influenced the development of Australia's system of government. Students learn about the way of life of people who migrated to Australia and their contributions to Australia's economic and social development.
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Key inquiry questions:
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*What do we know about the lives of people in Australia's colonial past and how do we know?
*How did an Australian colony develop over time and why? *How did colonial settlement change the environment? *What were the significant events and who were the significant people that shaped Australian colonies? |