Syllabus links

Syllabus links

This resource is designed for use with the History Years 7-10 syllabus.

Outcomes

A student:
HT5-2
sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia

HT5-3
explains and analyses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the historical contexts that shaped the modern world and Australia

HT5-6
uses relevant evidence from sources to support historical narratives, explanations and analyses of the modern world and Australia

HT5-8
selects and analyses a range of historical sources to locate information relevant to an historical inquiry

HT5-9
applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past

HT5-10
selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences

Skills

Perspectives and interpretations

  • identify and analyse the reasons for different perspectives in a particular historical context
  • recognise that historians may interpret events and developments differently

 

Empathetic understanding

  • interpret history within the context of the actions, values, attitudes and motives of people in the context of the past

 

Content

  • The significance of the following for the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 Referendum; Reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations); the Apology
  • outline the background, aims and significance of key developments in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' struggle for rights and freedoms

Students learn about:

  • the varying experiences of the stolen generations

Students learn to:

  • examine the experiences of the stolen generations using a range of sources.

Historical skills:

  • use historical terms and concepts appropriately

  • identify and explain perspectives of different individuals and groups.

ICT:

  • locate, select and organise historical information from relevant websites for the purpose of an historical investigation

  • select appropriate computer-based applications to communicate the results of an historical inquiry.