This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for the 1965 Freedom Ride in Australia, a significant event in the fight for Indigenous rights and equality. Perfect for your Australian History programs. Tailored to captivate both middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students, this no-prep task dives deep into the racial segregation, discrimination, and activism that marked this period.

Students will explore topics such as:

• The inspiration behind the Freedom Ride and its connection to global civil rights movements.
• Charles Perkins' leadership and the role of university students in the movement.
• The racial segregation and discrimination faced by Indigenous communities in rural New South Wales.
• The immediate and long-term impacts of the Freedom Ride on Australian society and policy.
• The broader context of Indigenous activism during the mid-20th century.

Enhance comprehension with interactive activities such as dual coding, annotations, and thought-provoking questions tailored to both middle and high school students. This resource offers a comprehensive understanding of a period characterized by activism, societal reflection, and the enduring quest for Indigenous rights.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Digital Version
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Australian Curriculum links;

• The US civil rights movement and its influence on Australia ACDSEH105
• 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
• 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

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

Guided reading is a powerful tool for literacy and comprehension in history class. This method enriches students' understanding, promotes critical thinking, and hones their ability to extract and synthesize vital information from texts. Through group discussions and diverse source exposure, guided reading encourages active participation, broadens vocabulary, and refines reading fluency. Boost your students’ literacy skills as they delve into an event that profoundly influenced the discourse on Indigenous rights in Australia!

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