This presentation has been created to support you throughout the Year 3 HASS History Unit - Celebrations and Commemorations.
Simply work through this presentation for each lesson of the unit to provide you with a simple, no-fuss way of presenting all important lesson content to your class.
The ways First Nations Australians in different parts of Australia are interconnected with Country/Place
Causes and effects of changes to the local community, and how people who may be from diverse backgrounds have contributed to these changes
Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Easter, Christmas, and other religious and cultural festivals
The importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples who belong to a local area
How the community has changed and remained the same over time and the role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community
Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems
Celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the Asia region, Bastille Day in France, Independence Day in the USA), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan)
The significance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area
A significant example of change and a significant example of continuity over time in the local community, region or state/territory
The role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community and/or other societies
Significance of days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia and the importance of symbols and emblems, including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day
Significance of celebrations and commemorations in other places around the world
One significant narrative, myths or celebration from the past
Describes the ways people, places and environments interact
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world