This resource has been created to support the Year 3 Unit of Work- Significant Events, Symbols and Emblems. This PowerPoint supports this unit's fourth lesson, which explores new year celebrations for different groups. The PowerPoint contains the Learning Intent, Success Criteria and checkout, as well as visual supports and prompts to help guide the lesson.
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
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)
Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems
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
Describe the significance of Australian celebrations, symbols and emblems