Australia Key Events
The Australia Key Events set of posters was created to help teachers build a timeline of some of the most important events in history that have helped shape Australia as it is today. It covers our Indigenous history, British settlement, Federation, war and National Sorry Day.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to understand the celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Lunar New Year in countries of the Asia region), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, ANZAC Day, NAIDOC Week, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan).
- We are learning to understand the days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems, e.g. flags.
- We are learning to describe the events around the establishment of the First Fleet, the key people involved and the establishment of the first British colony.
- We are learning to understand the stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences following arrival.
- We are learning to understand significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democracy.
- We are learning to understand key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution.
Curriculum alignment
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Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Easter, Christmas, and other religious and cultural festivals
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The experiences of individuals and groups, including military and civilian officials, and convicts involved in the establishment of the first British colony
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Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
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Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution
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Stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences following arrival
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Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems
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Identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
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Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
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Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
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Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Describes and explains effects of British colonisation in Australia
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Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
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Describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects
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Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
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The significance of key figures and events that led to Australia’s Federation, including British and American influences on Australia’s system of law and government
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Stories of the First Fleet, including causes and reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences and perspectives following arrival
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Significance of days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia and the importance of symbols and emblems, including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.