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Australians- Yesterday and Today The Australians- Yesterday and Today unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Australians – yesterday and today students compare and contrast the experiences of two immigrant families or individuals to Australia in the post-World War II period and in present times. As part of a team, they frame research questions to explore the context for particular migrant stories and make links to historical circumstances in their home country and in Australia. They also reflect on how they work in a team, delegate tasks and manage their time. |
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Leadership- Then and Now The Leadership- Then and Now unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 4 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Leadership - then and now students examine the concept of leadership by comparing leaders of an ancient or medieval society with leaders in contemporary Australian society. They use brainstorming to develop ideas of what constitutes leadership and consolidate their understanding through their research and discussion. A focus on note-taking and documenting sources provides a starting point for evaluating the quality of evidence obtained. |
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The 1967 Referendum The The 1967 Referendum unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 7 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: The 1967 Referendum was a significant milestone in the progress towards equal rights for Indigenous Australians. It holds great symbolic importance for Indigenous Australians. In the campaign for the referendum, Victorians played a significant role. In The 1967 Referendum, students evaluate the significance of the 1967 Referendum by:
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