Stage 3 History Unit
Australia As A Nation
On this page are the unit objectives and outcomes and links to: Webquests; Worksheets; Information: Levels of Government; Parliament; Political Parties; Prime Ministers; Federation; Migration; Interactives & apps
Objectives: Students
- develop knowledge and understanding about the nature of history and key changes and developments from the past
- develop knowledge and understanding about key historical concepts and develop the skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry
Historical Concepts
Continuity and change: some things change over time and others remain the same, e.g aspects of both continuity and change in Australian society throughout the twentieth century.Cause and effect: events, decisions or developments in the past that produce later actions, results or effects, e.g events and other reasons that led to migration to Australia; reasons for the struggle for rights and freedoms for various groups in Australia.
Perspectives: people from the past will have different views and experiences, e.g differing attitudes of various groups to Federation or to granting rights and freedoms to women and Aboriginal peoples.
Empathetic understanding: an understanding of another's point of view, way of life and decisions made in a different time, e.g differing attitudes and experiences of living in an Australian colony; understanding the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and migrants throughout the twentieth century.
Significance: the importance of an event, development or individual/group, e.g determining the importance (significance) of various peoples' contributions to the development of a colony.
Contestability: historical events or issues may be interpreted differently by historians, e.g British 'invasion' or 'settlement' of Australia.
Perspectives: people from the past will have different views and experiences, e.g differing attitudes of various groups to Federation or to granting rights and freedoms to women and Aboriginal peoples.
Empathetic understanding: an understanding of another's point of view, way of life and decisions made in a different time, e.g differing attitudes and experiences of living in an Australian colony; understanding the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and migrants throughout the twentieth century.
Significance: the importance of an event, development or individual/group, e.g determining the importance (significance) of various peoples' contributions to the development of a colony.
Contestability: historical events or issues may be interpreted differently by historians, e.g British 'invasion' or 'settlement' of Australia.
Historical Skills
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Comprehension: chronology, terms and concepts
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Empathetic understanding
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Outcomes: A student
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HT3-3
identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society |
HT3-4
describes & explains the struggles for rights &freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples |
HT3-5
applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication |
Key inquiry questions:
- Why and how did Australia become a nation?
- How did Australian society change throughout the twentieth century?
- Who were the people who came to Australia? Why did they come?
- What contribution have significant individuals and groups made to the development of Australian society?
Content:
This topic moves from colonial Australia to the development of Australia as a nation, particularly after 1901. Students explore the factors that led to Federation and experiences of democracy and citizenship over time. Students understand the significance of Australia's British heritage, the Westminster system and other models that influenced the development of Australia's system of government. Students learn about the way of life of people who migrated to Australia and their contributions to Australia's economic and social development.
This topic moves from colonial Australia to the development of Australia as a nation, particularly after 1901. Students explore the factors that led to Federation and experiences of democracy and citizenship over time. Students understand the significance of Australia's British heritage, the Westminster system and other models that influenced the development of Australia's system of government. Students learn about the way of life of people who migrated to Australia and their contributions to Australia's economic and social development.
Key figures and events that led to Australia's Federation, including British and American influences on Australia's system of law and government
Students:
Students:
- the right to vote federally in 1962
- the 1967 Referendum
- the Mabo decision
Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia (including from ONE Asian country) and the reasons they migrated, such as World War II and Australian migration programs since the war
The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, sciences, the arts, sport
Students:
Students:
- identify the influences of Britain and the USA on Australian democracy
- sequence key figures and events and explain their significance in the development of Australian democracy, eg Sir Henry Parkes, Edmund Barton, Louisa Lawson, Vida Goldstein
- outline local, state and federal government structures and responsibilities
Students:
- examine Australian human rights, past and present, affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, women and children
- explain how Australian society has changed throughout the twentieth century for these groups
- investigate the significance of ONE of the following in the struggle for the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- the right to vote federally in 1962
- the 1967 Referendum
- the Mabo decision
Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia (including from ONE Asian country) and the reasons they migrated, such as World War II and Australian migration programs since the war
The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, sciences, the arts, sport
Students:
- use sources such as oral history to research stories of migration to Australia, including the experiences of ONE Asian family, explaining reasons for migration
- explain how migrants have contributed to Australian society
- using a range of sources, research and describe the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other groups to Australian society
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NESA Sample Unit
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Federation
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Australian Curriculum History Unit - Federation
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Federation in Australia - kidcyber
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Kidsview Animations
Learning about Parliament 
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Citizenship
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Australian Screen Video Clips - Values and Citizenship
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Australian Screen Video Clips - Identity and Culture
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Australian Screen Video Clips - History (including Federation & Migration)
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Migration
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Migration Heritage Centre - nsw.gov
Australia's Migration History
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Australia is my home - Australian Curriculum unit
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Units of Work
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Australia as a Nation - Actions for Aboriginal rights
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Australia As A Nation - Australian Curriculum Year 6 History Unit
Australia as a Nation - Camels and Cameleers
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Australia As A Nation - bos history sample unit
Australia as a Nation - the move to Federation
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Federation - History Teachers Association of Australia
Australia as a Nation - Frank Hurley
Australia as a Nation - David Unaipon
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Australia as a nation - race, rights and immigration - humanrights.gov.au
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Government - Webquests/Units
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Government Webquest - Jenny Cottle
Australian Government - Zunal
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Australian Parliament Units of Work
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Parliamentary Education Office - teaching unit of work for year 6
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Government - Worksheets
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Democracy Rules - Electoral Education resource download for teachers
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Classroom Resources to Download - AEC
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Australia's 3 Levels of Government - activity sheets from Vic
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Government - Democracy
Government - Levels of Government
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3 Levels of Government - AEC
Inside NSW Parliament - virtual tour
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Civics & Citizenship - links to lots of resources/sites
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Government - Parliament
Canberra -
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Government - Politics/Political Parties
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Political Parties - Parliamentary Education Office
Political Parties of Australia - wikipedia
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Parliament at Work - Political Parties
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Government - Prime Ministers
Government - YouTube/Videos
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Australian Government apps - free
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS
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THE ALLEN ADVENTURE
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BEFORE THE STORM
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THE CANBERRA GUIDE
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HARMONY DAY STORIES
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SUN SMART
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THERE'S NOTHING LIKE AUSTRALIA
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THE NATIONAL LIBRARY
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WATER STORAGE
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Programming Template
updated Feb 2022
