Topic+6+Changing+Rights+and+Freedoms

Through their study of this topic, students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the experiences of different cultural and social groups in Australia during the 20th century and their struggle for recognition and civic rights. **Inquiry question ** · How have the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia changed during the post-war period? Throughout this topic, students work towards all outcomes, with particular focus on those listed below. A student: 5.1 explains social, political and cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on Australian life 5.3 explains the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia 5.8 locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a number of sources, including ICT, to undertake historical inquiry 5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts 5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences.
 * Topic 6: Changing Rights and Freedoms **
 * 1. Aboriginal Peoples **
 * Outcomes **
 * Course Overview: [[file:Topic 6 Course Overview.doc]]

Assessment Task ** Short answer and multiple choice questions.

Complete this booklet in class and for homework:
 * Activity Booklet **

National Mourning Day:
 * Resources **


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 * Yothu Yindi - 'Treaty':

Links Freedom Ride: [|Freedom Ride] Stolen Generation: [|Stolen Generation]; [|Timeline]; Class Homework Tasks Week 4 Homework:** Koori History - Secondary and primary sources and articles covering significant events in recent Aboriginal history: [|Koori History] Visit the Koori History site and peruse some of the pages and resources. Select one significant event and answer these questions: a. Describe what happened in 50 words. b. Explain why this event was significant.

National Archives: [|National Archives] Visit the National Archives site and read the information about provided on the 1967 Referendum and the Wave Hill walk off. Answer these questions: a. Summarise these two events in three lines each. b. Explain the significance of the 1967 Referendum and Wave Hill walk off in one paragraph each.
 * Week 5 Homework:**