From Unwanted Refugees to Valued Australians

From Unwanted Refugees to Valued Australians
Price: $25

From Unwanted Refugees to Valued Australians provides students with knowledge and understanding of the historical experiences of specific groups within Australian society and their efforts to gain citizens’ rights at the end of World War II. The Case Study ‘encourages students to critically analyse the structures and processes of government and their impact on people in different historical contexts.’ (History Syllabus Year 7-10 NSW Board of Studies).

The Case Study addresses the following topics within the Syllabus:

MODERN HISTORY — MANDATORY COURSE — STAGE 5 TOPIC 6. CHANGING RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS — SECTION B: MIGRANTS. Students learn about: The experiences of ‘enemy aliens’ in WWII Students learn to: Examine the experiences of a chosen group using a range of sources The following outcomes are taken into account: 5.1; 5.8; 5.9; 5.10

MODERN HISTORY — MANDATORY COURSE — STAGE 5 TOPIC 4. AUSTRALIA AND WORLD WAR II Students learn about: The impact of the war on Australian civilians with a particular emphasis on the internment of enemy aliens in World War II Students learn to: Explain the impact of the war on Australian civilians with a particular emphasis on the chosen event or issue The following outcomes are taken into account: 5.2; 5.3; 5.4; 5.5; 5.7

MODERN HISTORY — ELECTIVE COURSE TOPIC 3. THEMATIC STUDIES: SCHOOL DEVELOPED STUDY The following outcomes are taken into account: E5.1; E5.5; E5.6; E5.8; E5.9; E5.10

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