YEAR 10 HISTORY - 2011 TRIAL EXAM SCHOOL CERTIFICATE NOTIFICATION Date to be ADVISED WEIGHTING: 30% EXAM DURATION : 50 MINUTES TOPICS TO BE EXAMINED The 1950s * the impact of changing technology on everyday life in post war Australia * the social and cultural features of this decade including- fashion, music, entertainment, sport and the impact of Britain and America on our culture Post–War Migration Policies * the policies of the Federal Govt: Assimilation, Integration Multiculturalism * the experiences of Italian immigrants Australia in the Vietnam War Era * Australia’s response to Communism within Australia * Australia’s response to Communism in Vietnam * the impact of the war on Vietnam veterans and families OR * Indo-Chinese refugees Prime Ministers and Policies * the introduction of Multiculturalism by the Whitlam Government * the contribution of Whitlam’s govt to post war Australia The Rights and Freedoms of Aboriginal People in the Post-War period * The Land Rights Movement 1950s to 1990s * Government Policies 1950s to 1990s * Significant Events such as the 1967 Referendum, The Native Title Act * The Stolen Generations One Significant Australian in the Post-War Era The significant person studied in your class – this can be different for each class Refer to your teacher EXAM FORMAT This exam follows the same format as the School Certificate Exam PART A : 20 Multiple Choice (Knowledge and Source based) PART B : 3-4 short answer questions and one extended response
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OUTCOMES TO BE ASSESSED 5.1 – explains social, political & cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on Australian life 5.2 – assesses the impact of international events & relationships on Australian History 5.3 – explains the changing rights & freedoms of Aboriginal groups and other groups in Aust. 5.5 – identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources 5.9 – uses historical terms and concepts in their appropriate context 5.9 – selects and uses appropriate written forms to communicate effectively about the past Past papers can be found at: www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au