Lesson Objective: Students will explore the significance of Paul Keating’s Redfern Speech, understand its historical and cultural context, and reflect on its impact on contemporary Australian society and the reconciliation process.
By engaging with Paul Keating’s Redfern Speech, students across various year levels will develop a deeper understanding of the significance of this historic address and its ongoing relevance to the reconciliation process in Australia.
This yarning circle activity aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of the Aboriginal flag’s significance. It equips you with discussion strategies to engage your students in meaningful conversations about the flag’s history, symbolism, and cultural importance. You could adapt this yarning activity to suit your classroom and students ability.
Exploring Mud and Roots with First Nations Perspectives
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Cultural Knowledge Background
Mud and roots hold significant value in First Nations cultures. They are often used in traditional practices, storytelling, and as symbols of connection to the land. The process of touching and interacting with these elements can teach children about their importance in maintaining a healthy environment and respecting nature.
The Black Wattle Tree: A Lesson on Aboriginal Culture and Traditional Practices
Subject: Aboriginal Studies, history, english, geography
Grade Level: could suit multiple stages
Students are introduced to the important cultural protocols, such as the use of appropriate terminologies when referring to First Nations people, that are still observed today by First Nations people. This is lesson 2 of a 3 lesson focus on appropriate terminologies. This lesson focuses on the class exploring the TIPIAC Appropriate Terminologies document and answering questions on the lesson worksheet.
Students are introduced to how First Nations people identify themselves today. This is lesson 1 of a 2 lesson focus with the class watching a short clip and answering questions from a worksheet.
Grade Level: Year 10
Subject Area: History
Duration: 2 – 7 lessons
Year 10 History
Building Modern Australia
AC9HH10K10: the contributions of significant individuals and groups in the campaign for the recognition of the rights of First Nations Australians and the extent to which they brought change to Australian society.
AC9HH10K11: the significant events and methods in the movement for the civil rights of First Nations Australians and the extent to which they contributed to change.
The Globalising World
AC9HH10K18: continuities and changes in perspectives, responses, beliefs and values that have influenced the Australian way of life
Historical Perspectives and Interpretations
AC9HH10S06: compare perspectives in sources and explain how these are influenced by significant events, ideas, locations, beliefs and values.
Communicating
Ac9HH10S08: create descriptions, explanations and historical arguments, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms that incorporate and acknowledge evidence from sources.
Grade Level: Year 9
Subject Area: History
Duration: 2 – 3 lessons
Year 9 History
Questioning and Research
AC9HH8S01: develop historical questions about the past to inform historical inquiry
AC9HH8S02: locate and identify primary and secondary sources to use in historical inquiry
Using Historical Sources
AC9HH8S03: identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
Historical Perspectives and Interpretations
AC9HH8S07: explain historical interpretations about significant events, individuals and groups
AC9HH9S06: compare perspectives in sources and explain how these are influenced by significant events, ideas, locations, beliefs and values
Communicating
AC9HH8S07: explain historical interpretations about significant events, individuals and groups
Grade Level: Year 8
Subject Area: History
Duration: 2-3 lessons