Australian Federation
This resource focuses on Australian Federation in 1901. What prompted Federation? What were the reasons for and against Federation? Who were the influencers?
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Learning goals
- 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.
- We are learning to understand the changes in Australian democracy and citizenship after Federation, including the impact on First Nations Australians, migrants, women and children.
- We are learning to understand why groups of people migrated to Australia since Federation, including migrants from Europe and Asia and how these cultures influenced Australian culture.
- We are learning to understand the contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since Federation.
Curriculum alignment
AC9HS6K01
9
Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
AC9HS6K02
9
Changes in Australia’s political system and to Australian citizenship after Federation and throughout the 20th century that impacted on First Nations Australians, migrants, women and children
AC9HS6K03
9
The causes of people migrating to Australia since Federation and throughout the 20th century, their stories and effects on Australian society, including migrants from the Asia region
ACHASSK134
8.4
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution
ACHASSK137
8.4
The contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since Federation
HT3-3
old
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
HT3-4
old
Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
HT3-5
old
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
HT3-1
old
Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia
HT3-2
old
Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time
VCHHK093
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
VCHHK096
Significant contributions of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and migrants, to changing Australian society
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.