NAIDOC History - Presentation
This presentation walks students through the history of NAIDOC week, from its inception as a “day of mourning” on the 150th anniversary of the first fleet to today, and some of the issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to recognise the importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples who belong to a local area.
- We are learning to recognise the importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples who belong to a local area.
- 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 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).
- 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 the experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children.
Curriculum alignment
AC9HS4K01
9
The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place
AC9HS3K04
9
The ways First Nations Australians in different parts of Australia are interconnected with Country/Place
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
ACHASSK083
8.4
The diversity of Australia's first peoples and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies)
ACHASSK135
8.4
Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children
ACHASSK062
8.4
The importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples who belong to a local area
GE2-2
old
Describes the ways people, places and environments interact
GE2-4
old
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
HT3-5
old
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
HT3-4
old
Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
HT2-2
old
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
HT2-5
old
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
HT3-3
old
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
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
VCHHK094
The different experiences and perspectives of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, women, and children
VCHHK078
The diversity and longevity of Australia’s first peoples and the significant ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected to Country and Place (land, sea, waterways and skies) and the effects on their daily lives
VCHHK072
The significance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Extensions
There are a series of worksheets that cover issues raised by NAIDOC week available on Teach This.