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NAIDOC History - Presentation

NAIDOC History - Presentation
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Description

This presentation walks students through the history of NAIDOC week, from its inception as a “day of mourning” on the 150th anniversary of the first fleet to today, and some of the issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Lesson Structure
  • Class Activity
Curriculum Codes

AC9HS3K04 9

The ways First Nations Australians in different parts of Australia are interconnected with Country/Place

AC9HS4K01 9

The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place

AC9HS6K02 9

Changes in Australia’s political system and to Australian citizenship after Federation and throughout the 20th century that impacted on First Nations Australians, migrants, women and children 

ACHASSK062 8.4

The importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples who belong to a local area

ACHASSK083 8.4

The diversity of Australia's first peoples and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies)

ACHASSK135 8.4

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children

VCHHK072

The significance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area

VCHHK078

The diversity and longevity of Australia’s first peoples and the significant ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected to Country and Place (land, sea, waterways and skies) and the effects on their daily lives

VCHHK094

The different experiences and perspectives of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, women, and children

GE2-2 old

Describes the ways people, places and environments interact

GE2-4 old

Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry

HT2-2 old

Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time

HT2-5 old

Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication

HT3-1 old

Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia

HT3-2 old

Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time

HT3-3 old

Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society

HT3-4 old

Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

HT3-5 old

Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication

Differentiation

EXTENSIONS

There are a series of worksheets that cover issues raised by NAIDOC week available on Teach This.

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Reviews
Jordana Caple
Posted 2 years ago
WA, Australia
Very informative and straight forward.