5th Grade Australian History Printables (by date, latest first)

This set of 3 NAIDOC Week 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is ideal for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 to learn about the significance of NAIDOC Week and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Each passage explores key topics:

• What is NAIDOC Week?

This passage introduces students to the purpose and history of NAIDOC Week, emphasizing its importance in celebrating the culture, achievements, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People?

This passage explores the diverse cultures and identities within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, highlighting their rich traditions, languages, and histories.

• The NAIDOC Week Flags

This passage delves into the symbolism and meanings behind the NAIDOC Week flags, including the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag, educating students about their significance in Indigenous pride and identity.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions designed to assess students' comprehension of the text. Answer keys are provided for easy grading.

This resource can be utilized effectively as a whole-class activity, for small group discussions, or as an independent assignment to foster understanding and appreciation of NAIDOC Week and Indigenous cultures.

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This product is a bundle of 10 crossword puzzles. Included are the regions of North America, South America, Europe, Russia, North Africa/Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Australia.

This is a bundle of 22 different 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Resources. Price sold separately is $56.25.

Resources include --

- STAAR abc123 Book

- Who, What, Where?

- STAAR Timelines

- STAAR 3 way Match Cards

- STAAR Quotes

- What Comes Next?

- Age of Exploration Chart Matching

- American Revolution Chart Matching
- U.S. Constitution Chart Matching

- Industrial Revolution Chart Matching

- 3 Colonial Regions Chart Matching

- Manifest Destiny Chart Matching

- Reform Movement Chart Matching

- Andrew Jackson Chart Matching

- First 5 Presidents Chart Matching

- Civil War Chart Matching

- Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk

- Constitution Overview

- STAAR Multiselect

- STAAR Drag and Drop

- STAAR Box Check

- Graphic Organizers

This Bundle of resources uses the Odd One Out format to review geographical facts related to North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia and Oceania. From a list of 4 items, students will determine which item does not belong and then how the other 3 are related. Included is 20 Placards, an answer document, and an answer key.

This is a bundle of 46 different 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Resources. It is a combination of the Review Super Bundles 1 and 2.

Resources include --

- Eras Match

- Identify, Define, and Match

- Presidents Matching

- Important Dates

- Match Puzzles (7 Sets)

- Quick Facts Study Sheet

- STAAR Review

- History Headlines

- Match Cards

- Matching Questions

- Important Locations

- This or That

- History Mystery

- Scavenger Hunt

- Questions with Word Search

- Significant Events Gallery Walk

- Visuals Review with Questions

- Social Studies STAAR Analogies- STAAR abc123 Book

- Who, What, Where?

- STAAR Timelines

- STAAR 3 way Match Cards

- STAAR Quotes

- What Comes Next?

- Age of Exploration Chart Matching

- American Revolution Chart Matching
- U.S. Constitution Chart Matching

- Industrial Revolution Chart Matching

- 3 Colonial Regions Chart Matching

- Manifest Destiny Chart Matching

- Reform Movement Chart Matching

- Andrew Jackson Chart Matching

- First 5 Presidents Chart Matching

- Civil War Chart Matching

- Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk

- Constitution Overview

- STAAR Multiselect

- STAAR Drag and Drop

- STAAR Box Check

- Graphic Organizers

This product is a crossword puzzle over facts about Australia. Questions include the geography, history, people, economy, and culture of Australia. Answer key is included.

This resource uses the Odd One Out format to review geographical facts related to Australia and Oceania. From a list of 4 items, students will determine which item does not belong and then how the other 3 are related. Included is 20 Placards, an answer document, and an answer key.

This product is a gallery walk of the Bill of Rights and the & Principles of Government. Included is an answer document and Placards. This activity can be a traditional gallery walk with placards spread around the room or can be done on the computer with programs such as Nearpod and Google Classroom. An answer key is included.

Ready to go Anzac Day pack with lots of activities for primary and high school students. Colouring in, word search, crossword, matching activity, Biscuit Recipe, Diary entry, Cloze activity, Character profile,

Something for everyone and every class to celebrate Anzac Day.

What's in a pack:

• 13 Colouring in pages,
• Anzac Day Word search
• Anzac Day Crossword
• Matching activity: Match images to description
• Anzac Biscuit Recipe to cook up a storm
• Gallipoli Diary entry
• Cloze activity on Anzac Day,
• Character profile and task sheet of Anzac heroes: Sir, Edward "Weary" Dunlop, Greame Edwards, Keith Payne, Raymond Simpson, William Spearman, Sir Charles Upham's, Nancy "The White Mouse" Wake, Albert Jacka, Sir John Monash

Engage your kids and help them learn about Anzac with this variety pack of activities.

Ready to go Anzac Day pack with lots of activities for primary and high school students. Colouring in, word search, crossword, matching activity, Biscuit Recipe, Diary entry, Cloze activity, Character profile,

Something for everyone and every class to celebrate Anzac Day.

What's in a pack:

• 13 Colouring in pages,
• Anzac Day Word search
• Anzac Day Crossword
• Matching activity: Match images to description
• Anzac Biscuit Recipe to cook up a storm
• Gallipoli Diary entry
• Cloze activity on Anzac Day,
• Character profile and task sheet of Anzac heroes: Sir, Edward "Weary" Dunlop, Greame Edwards, Keith Payne, Raymond Simpson, William Spearman, Sir Charles Upham's, Nancy "The White Mouse" Wake, Albert Jacka, Sir John Monash

Engage your kids and help them learn about Anzac with this variety pack of activities.

Looking for top middle and high school grade civil rights worksheet to enhance history students' document-source analysis and reading literacy. This ready-to-use, no prep printable available in Story, Source, Scholarship worksheet on 'Freedom Ride 1965' is the right solution for your Civil Rights program.

Story, Source, Scholarship is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering document/source skills and comprehension in history education.

Resource:

• An overarching question aligned with the curriculum.
• Guided Reading Story: A concise passage detailing the context and knowledge of the Freedom Ride of 1965.
• Source: Two to three primary and secondary sources related to the Freedom Ride to challenge students.
• Scholarship: Insights from renowned historians in the field.
• Three distinct questions for each section: story, source, and scholarship.
• Detailed instructions for each activity.
• An example procedure to guide students.
• Collaborative partner share activities.
• All sheets are A3 in size for easy use.

Have you ever struggled to teach the intricate details of the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its impact on Aboriginal Rights in Australia? This no-prep resource is designed to guide your students through the pivotal events, using the innovative Story, Source, Scholarship (SSS) format to answer Was the Freedom Ride of 1965 effective in changing Aborignal Rights in Australia?. This approach not only teaches the content but also hones source skills and introduces students to historical scholarship in a single activity!

Benefits of Using this Resource:

• Enhances student notetaking skills.
• Guided Reading skills
• Sharpens the ability to identify key concepts within a paragraph.
• Develops the skill of linking sources to the overarching question.
• Highlights the significance of historical scholarship in interpreting events.
• Introduces students to historians for future research.

Why the SSS Approach?

Curious about the pedagogy behind the Story, Source, Scholarship approach? Discover its success by clicking to read my blog post here:

Every year, as I embarked on the journey of teaching historical enquiry, I sought a method that would encapsulate the essence of historical study and its structure. I needed an engaging and efficient way to teach these key skills. The traditional lecture method left my students disengaged. That's when the SSS approach came to the rescue!

This resource is a testament to the effectiveness of the SSS approach. It's interactive, engaging, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its implications. It's a game-changer for introducing students to the multifaceted nature of historical events.

Australian Curriculum Links:

Investigating rights and freedoms (1945–the present)

• The origins and significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Australia's involvement in the development of the declaration (ACDSEH023)
• The background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations (ACDSEH104)
• The US civil rights movement and its influence on Australia (ACDSEH105)
• The significance of one 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 (ACDSEH106)
• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle (ACDSEH134)
• Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 Referendum; Reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations), the Apology (ACDSEH106)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

This resource is a comprehensive, self-contained lesson that's perfect for students who've missed classes or for teachers in need of a no-prep lesson plan. Dive deep into the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its impact on Aboriginal Rights in Australia with the SSS approach!.

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Looking for top middle and high school grade civil rights worksheet to enhance history students' document-source analysis and reading literacy. This ready-to-use, no prep printable available in Story, Source, Scholarship worksheet on 'Freedom Ride 1965' is the right solution for your Civil Rights program.

Story, Source, Scholarship is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering document/source skills and comprehension in history education.

Resource:

• An overarching question aligned with the curriculum.
• Guided Reading Story: A concise passage detailing the context and knowledge of the Freedom Ride of 1965.
• Source: Two to three primary and secondary sources related to the Freedom Ride to challenge students.
• Scholarship: Insights from renowned historians in the field.
• Three distinct questions for each section: story, source, and scholarship.
• Detailed instructions for each activity.
• An example procedure to guide students.
• Collaborative partner share activities.
• All sheets are A3 in size for easy use.

Have you ever struggled to teach the intricate details of the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its impact on Aboriginal Rights in Australia? This no-prep resource is designed to guide your students through the pivotal events, using the innovative Story, Source, Scholarship (SSS) format to answer Was the Freedom Ride of 1965 effective in changing Aborignal Rights in Australia?. This approach not only teaches the content but also hones source skills and introduces students to historical scholarship in a single activity!

Benefits of Using this Resource:

• Enhances student notetaking skills.
• Guided Reading skills
• Sharpens the ability to identify key concepts within a paragraph.
• Develops the skill of linking sources to the overarching question.
• Highlights the significance of historical scholarship in interpreting events.
• Introduces students to historians for future research.

Why the SSS Approach?

Curious about the pedagogy behind the Story, Source, Scholarship approach? Discover its success by clicking to read my blog post here:

Every year, as I embarked on the journey of teaching historical enquiry, I sought a method that would encapsulate the essence of historical study and its structure. I needed an engaging and efficient way to teach these key skills. The traditional lecture method left my students disengaged. That's when the SSS approach came to the rescue!

This resource is a testament to the effectiveness of the SSS approach. It's interactive, engaging, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its implications. It's a game-changer for introducing students to the multifaceted nature of historical events.

Australian Curriculum Links:

Investigating rights and freedoms (1945–the present)

• The origins and significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Australia's involvement in the development of the declaration (ACDSEH023)
• The background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations (ACDSEH104)
• The US civil rights movement and its influence on Australia (ACDSEH105)
• The significance of one 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 (ACDSEH106)
• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle (ACDSEH134)
• Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 Referendum; Reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations), the Apology (ACDSEH106)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

This resource is a comprehensive, self-contained lesson that's perfect for students who've missed classes or for teachers in need of a no-prep lesson plan. Dive deep into the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its impact on Aboriginal Rights in Australia with the SSS approach!.

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☥ Ancient History

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✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

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Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Mabo Decision in the fight for Indigenous rights and equality. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

• Focus question for the task
• 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
• Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study: Civil rights

• 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 ACDSEH106
• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
• Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
• The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Historical Skills

• Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184

• Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183

• Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182

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Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Battle of the Coral seas, this no prep worksheet for middle/high school students. This activity focuses on the battle that stopped the seas borne invasion of Port Moresby and lead to the Kokoda Track campaign during World War 2. This no prep activity is an effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

• Focus question for the task
• 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
• Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

• Depth Study 2: World War II (1939–1945)
  • Causes, events, outcome, and impact of the conflict: (ACDSEH024)
  • Experiences of Australians, including Kokoda: (ACDSEH108)
  • Could lead to discussion on the Australian home front: (ACDSEH109)

Historical Skills

• Chronology, Terms, and Concepts: Understanding sequence and context: (ACHHS182)

• Analysis and Use of Sources: Evaluating sources and perspectives: (ACHHS185)

• Explanation and Communication: Constructing explanations and arguments: (ACHHS187)

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Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Mabo Decision in the fight for Indigenous rights and equality. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

• Focus question for the task
• 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
• Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study: Civil rights

• 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 ACDSEH106
• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
• Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
• The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Historical Skills

• Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184

• Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183

• Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182

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Civil Rights Australian History | Charles Perkins | Guided reading

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Civil Rights Australian History | Freedom Ride 1965 | Guided reading activity

Civil Rights Australian History | Freedom Ride 1965 | Story, Source Scholarship

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Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Battle of the Coral seas, this no prep worksheet for middle/high school students. This activity focuses on the battle that stopped the seas borne invasion of Port Moresby and lead to the Kokoda Track campaign during World War 2. This no prep activity is an effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

• Focus question for the task
• 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
• Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

• Depth Study 2: World War II (1939–1945)
  • Causes, events, outcome, and impact of the conflict: (ACDSEH024)
  • Experiences of Australians, including Kokoda: (ACDSEH108)
  • Could lead to discussion on the Australian home front: (ACDSEH109)

Historical Skills

• Chronology, Terms, and Concepts: Understanding sequence and context: (ACHHS182)

• Analysis and Use of Sources: Evaluating sources and perspectives: (ACHHS185)

• Explanation and Communication: Constructing explanations and arguments: (ACHHS187)

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

SUBSCRIBE NOW  to my list for a free copy of the eBook "ChatGPT for history Teachers" and a Story, Source, Scholarships resources to see how well they work in your classroom.

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✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

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This no-prep Declaration of Human Rights source analysis activity is perfect for both middle and high school history classes or as an emergency sub plan. Students will explore the usefulness of historical sources related to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, focusing on content and provenance. Through guided annotation and source evaluation, students will develop critical thinking skills while learning how to assess the relevance of sources for historical inquiry. Aligned with Common Core and TEKS, this resource promotes deeper engagement with primary sources and historical context.

Product Purpose and Benefits:

This activity helps students analyze historical sources by focusing on their usefulness for understanding the Declaration of Human Rights. Through evaluating content and provenance, students will learn to critically assess the significance of primary sources in historical studies, fostering their critical thinking and source analysis skills.

Key Features of the Resource:

• 60-minute lesson focused on source analysis and historical inquiry.
• Detailed worksheets guiding students through the evaluation of two primary sources: a 1945 cartoon and Eleanor Roosevelt’s speech.
• Activities include source annotation and writing tasks focused on content and provenance.
• Supports visual learning through structured analysis and group work.

Why This Resource Stands Out:

This resource engages students with meaningful primary sources, teaching them how to assess the utility of historical documents. The focus on source evaluation encourages deeper thinking and helps students understand the broader historical context of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

How to Use This Resource:

Teachers can use this resource for history, civics, or social studies lessons. The structured worksheets and guided tasks make it ideal for use as an emergency sub plan or for regular class discussions. It is adaptable for both individual and group work.

Call to Action:

Download this source analysis activity today and engage your students in developing critical thinking and historical inquiry skills, while exploring the significance of the Declaration of Human Rights.

Curriculum Standards:

• Common Core Standards: RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.9 (Historical/Social Studies)
• TEKS: 113.41(c)(2)(B), 113.41(c)(8)(A)

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• Civil Rights Australian History 1967 Referendum Guided reading Worksheet, slides
• Civil Rights Australian History Canberra Tent Embassy Guided reading Worksheet
• Civil Rights Australian History - Stolen Generation Guided reading, Slides

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Depth Study: Civil rights

• The origins and significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Australia's involvement in the development of the declaration (ACDSEH023)

Historical Skills

• Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184

• Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183

• Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182

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Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Aboriginal Tent Embassy built in Canberra in the fight for Indigenous rights and equality. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

• Focus question for the task
• 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
• Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study: Civil rights

• 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 ACDSEH106
• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
• Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
• The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Historical Skills

• Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184

• Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183

• Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182

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Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Freedom Ride in 1965 Indigenous rights and equality. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

• Focus question for the task
• 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
• Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study: Civil rights

• 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 ACDSEH106
• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
• Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
• The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Historical Skills

• Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184

• Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183

• Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182

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Civil Rights Australian History | Aboriginal 1920s to 1967 | Guided reading

Civil Rights Australian History | Freedom Ride 1965 | Guided reading activity

Civil Rights Australian History | Freedom Ride 1965 | Story, Source Scholarship

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Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Moree Pool Protests in 1965 as part of the Freedom Ride for Indigenous rights and equality. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

• Focus question for the task
• 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
• Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study: Civil rights

• 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 ACDSEH106
• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
• Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
• The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Historical Skills

• Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184

• Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183

• Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182

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Australian History: Aboriginals experiences in the 1920's Source Usefulness

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Civil Rights Australian History | Stolen Generation | Guided reading

Civil Rights Australian History | Canberra Tent Embassy | Guided reading

Civil Rights Australian History | 1967 Referendum | Guided reading

Civil Rights Australian History | Charles Perkins | Guided reading

Civil Rights Australian History | Aboriginal 1920s to 1967 | Guided reading

Civil Rights Australian History | Freedom Ride 1965 | Guided reading activity

Civil Rights Australian History | Freedom Ride 1965 | Story, Source Scholarship

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✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ Medieval History

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✅ ➡ ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

and

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