In this lesson, students explore and compare how the same events are celebrated in different countries.
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Pose questions to investigate people, events, places and issues
Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and other sources
Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations
Represent data and the location of places and their characteristics by constructing tables and simple graphs and maps of appropriate scale that conform to cartographic conventions of border, scale, legend, title and north point
Record, sort and represent data and the location of places and their characteristics in different formats, including simple graphs, tables and maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
Interpret maps and other geographical data and information to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions, using geographical terminology including simple grid references, compass direction and distance
Draw simple conclusions based on analysis of information and data
Interact with others with respect to share points of view
Identify the origin and content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places and events
Present ideas, findings and conclusions in texts and modes that incorporate digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms
The significance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area
Describes the ways people, places and environments interact
The importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and/or 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
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
The role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community and/or other societies
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
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
Identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
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 celebrations and commemorations in other places around the world
One significant narrative, myths or celebration from the past
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)