Famous Australians Born Overseas - Poster Set
The Famous Australians Born Overseas poster set highlights the stories of six notable Australians who migrated from different parts of the world and contributed significantly to Australian society.
Individuals featured include:
• Anh Do
• Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
• Frank Lowy
• Mehreen Faruqi
• Majak Daw
• Saroo Brierley
Each poster includes a photo and brief biography, making them perfect for classroom displays during cultural studies, Harmony Week, or History units on immigration and diversity.
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 identify the diversity of First Nations Australians and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies).
- 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 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, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan).
- We are learning to identify the diversity of First Nations Peoples and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies).
Curriculum alignment
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
• Print smaller versions for student research booklets.
• Include a blank template for students to add other notable Australians.
• Offer audio readings or scaffolded texts for EAL/D support.
Extensions
• Students research and create a poster for another famous immigrant to Australia.
• Create a class timeline showing when and from where these individuals migrated.
• Link to personal identity projects about students' own family stories.