Australian Curriculum History - Year 3

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Australian Curriculum History: Community and remembrance (Year 3)

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Published by R.I.C. Publications® Copyright© R.I.C. Publications® 2013 ISBN 978-1-922116-40-6 RIC–6443 Titles available in this series: Australian Curriculum History: Personal and family histories (Foundation) Australian Curriculum History: Present and past family life (Year 1) Australian Curriculum History: The past in the present (Year 2) Australian Curriculum History: Community and remembrance (Year 3) Australian Curriculum History: First contacts (Year 4) Australian Curriculum History: The Australian colonies (Year 5) Australian Curriculum History: Australia as a nation (Year 6)

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Foreword Australian Curriculum History – Foundation to Year 6 is a series of books designed to support the national curriculum. Each topic is introduced by a text to support the ‘Historical Knowledge and Understanding’ strand, and followed up with activities that provide opportunities to answer the key inquiry questions and practice the historical skills expected of the year group.

Historical skills are used to answer the key inquiry questions about the content descriptions given in the ‘Historical Knowledge and Understanding’ strand, providing the framework for investigating Australia’s history.

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Australia Day............................................... 34–37

Historical skills overview .................................vi

Anzac Day .................................................. 38–40

Historical skills class record ..............................vii

Anzac Day traditions ....................................... 41

Overview of historical skills, key inquiry questions, general capabilities and crosscurriculum priorities.......................................... viii

NAIDOC Week............................................. 42–44

Time line templates ............................................ix

Other significant days and weeks ............. 46–48

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Celebrate Australia ................... 34–57

How to use this book ............................... iv – v

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Teachers notes ............................................ iv – vi

NAIDOC time line ............................................. 45 Australian celebrations and commemorations............................................. 49

Importance of Country and Place ............................................. 2–9

Symbolism of flags............................................ 50

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people .............................................. 2–4

The Australian National Flag............................ 51

Language group study ...................................... 5

Australian state and territory flags ................... 53

Traditional stories ............................................ 6–8

Significance of emblems ................................. 54

Traditional story retelling .................................... 9

The Australian Coat of Arms ............................ 55

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Indigenous Australian flags ............................. 52

Australia’s state and territory emblems ........... 56

Change and continuity ............. 10–33

Emblems and symbols in my community ....... 57

What has changed? .................................. 10–12 What has stayed the same? ...................... 14–16

Celebrations from around the world ................................... 58–73

What I found that has stayed the same ......... 17

National days around the world ............... 58–60

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International Day of Peace .............................. 61

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Cultural groups in Australia ...... 18–33

Chinese New Year ...................................... 62–64

How diverse groups shape a community .............................................. 18–21

Other New Year celebrations ........................... 65 Celebrations around the world ................. 66–68

Looking at our community ........................ 22–24

Christmas or Easter celebrations..................... 69

Comparing our community to others ............. 25

Community development role models ..... 26–28

More celebrations from around the world........................................ 70–72

Christmas dinner invitation ............................. 29

Celebrations ..................................................... 73

Who has developed our community? ...... 30–33

Quiz questions ........................... 74–82 Quiz answers ...................................83 Answers ..................................... 84–87 Warning: This series may contain the names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased. www.ricpublications.com.au

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Teachers notes How to use this book Each book is divided into sections based on the number of Historical Knowledge and Understanding content descriptions for the year group. Each content description has been given a general title which is used on the contents page and also in the shaded tabs on the outside edge of each page throughout the book. The tabs provide easy access to pages within each content description.

Topics within each section follow a similar four-page format comprising a teachers page followed by three student pages. The student pages may all be related to one aspect of an historical event or connected activities associated with one historical event.

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• An historical skills overview with a brief explanation of their meaning. (page vi) • An historical skills class record. (page vii)

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• An overview of historical skills, key inquiry questions, general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities, is provided on page viii.

It shows at a glance how the topics in each book, including the ‘Additional activities’ provided on the teachers pages, cover the requirements of the national curriculum for the Year group.

• A template for two time lines is provided on page ix.

• A set of four or five multiple choice quiz questions plus answers for each topic is provided on pages 74–83.

• Answers or possible answers have been given for the student pages of each section. As certain activities require research, discussion and opinions, some answers are open-ended and are marked as ‘Teacher check’. Answers are located at the back of the book on pages 84–87.

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Four-page format Teachers page

The first page in each four-page unit is a teachers page which provides the following information: The title of the unit

The content description with its code

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A time line places important people and events in context Suggested resources

Additional activities offer suggestions of how the topic may be extended to develop the historical knowledge and understanding of the unit

An elaboration describing the focus of the unit in relation to the content description

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A shaded tab giving the general title of the Historical Knowledge and Understanding content description

The key inquiry questions which will be answered in part or whole by the activities within the unit

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The historical skills that can be practised while completing the unit The historical concepts that can be highlighted while completing the unit Background information provides teachers with relevant facts that put the text and activities in context with what was occurring in Australia and the rest of the world at the same time Teaching notes highlight specific details of the activities that need to be prepared, revised or understood before beginning the unit

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Teachers notes How to use this book Student page 1 This page introduces the topic with an historical literacy text. It features: The title of the unit

A shaded tab giving the general title of the Historical Knowledge and Understanding content description

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Relevant artwork is used to enhance the text and to aid understanding of the subject

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The historical literacy text, which can take the form of different genres

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The content description with its code

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This page requires students to work together to discuss questions and activities before recording their own answers. It features:

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The title of the unit

The content description with its code

A shaded tab giving the general title of the Historical Knowledge and Understanding content description

A fact file with an unusual, interesting or relevant fact that may help students better understand or appreciate the topic

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The title of the page, which may be different from but still related to the unit A shaded tab giving the general title of the Historical Knowledge and Understanding content description

An introductory sentence, paragraph or instruction followed by an activity that requires the application of a number of historical skills The content description with its code

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Teachers notes Historical skills overview

Chronology, terms and concepts

The development of historical skills is essential if students are to become proficient in leading their own historical inquiries and forming a balanced opinion of past events.

Use annotations and photographs to order key events

• Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

Use the correct historic terms and acronyms when speaking, writing and illustrating; e.g. ‘NAIDOC’, ‘ATSI’, ‘commemoration’, ‘emblem’

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It is important that history is seen as an investigative subject with students encouraged to not just accept what they are told but to constantly question and investigate people and events from different perspectives using a range of sources. They will then develop a balanced view as they mature and be able to form their own educated opinions.

Historical questions and research

• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067)

Pose questions using ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, ‘When?’, ‘Why?’ and ‘How?’ when investigating an historical inquiry about the past

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It is not possible for us to know exactly what life was like in a time or place of which we have no direct experience.

But we can study evidence of past events and eras to reach some understanding of our history and how we have arrived at the present.

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• Sequence historical people and events (ACHHS065)

Analysis and use of sources • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

Identify sources such as photographs, maps and relics to locate information about the past

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068)

Locate and examine sources such as oral histories, maps and photographs online or in the community, and use information technologies to organise them

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‘The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice.’

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Explore what different people thought about the same historical event

Explanation and communication

It is possible to bring the study of people and events of the past alive, kindling a genuine interest in history. This can be achieved by incorporating many learning areas into the investigation of an historical event as students practise different historical skills.

• Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070)

Use researched facts and people’s experiences to write a narrative, report or recount about the past

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• Use a range of communication forms Use oral, written, digital and pictorial methods to present what has been (oral, graphic, written) and digital investigated about the past technologies (ACHHS071)

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Touching on all content descriptions, historical skills and inquiry questions of the national curriculum, Australian Curriculum History – Foundation to Year 6 provides a comprehensive starting place for an in-depth study of Australian history.

For the most effective outcome, students need to be given the opportunity to guided research on topics and discuss the activities before recording their own responses.

The internet has many reliable sites with a range of images of primary sources such as old documents, equipment, letters, photographs and general ephemera that give an insight into life in the past. Information is presented in many forms such as graphs and tables of statistics, reports, diaries and letters.

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(ACHHS071)

Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies

Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070)

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Identify different points of view

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Locate relevant information from sources provided

Identify sources (ACHHS215)

Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067)

Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

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Sequence historical people and events (ACHHS065)

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ATSI histories and cultures Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia Sustainability

Time line templates Title:

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The importance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area.

(This is intended to be a local area study with a focus on one Language group; however, if information or sources are not readily available, another representative area may be studied) (ACHHK060)

Teacher information

Time line (Time line of some events in early Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and with European connections)

Elaboration Brief outline of traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander way of life and the importance of Country and Place.

Key inquiry questions

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60 000 years ago (approx.)

Aboriginal Australians migrate to Australia from Asia

Who lived here first and how do we know?

Historical skills

• Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

40 000 years ago (approx.)

Land bridge to Tasmania disappears

• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Developing texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070)

8000 years ago (approx.)

The Torres Strait Islands are formed when the land bridge between Australia and New Guinea is flooded by rising seas

• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

Historical concepts • Sources

1606 Torres Strait between New Guinea and Australia is discovered by Spanish explorer, Luis Vaes de Torres

• Continuity and change

Background information

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• Significance

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• Australia’s two indigenous groups, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people, make up about 2.4% of the population of Australia.

1606 Dutch sea captain, Willem Jansz and crew are the first Europeans to sight and (evidently) land on the Australian mainland at Cape York Peninsula

• Communities among the two groups consist of people who speak different languages and have varying cultural traditions, practices, beliefs, tools and stories. These change according to where their territory was located as the environment differed. Consequently, relationships to the central concept of Country and Place differ to varying degrees among language groups, but it still forms an intrinsic part of each community.

• There was once about 250 distinct language groups among indigenous Australians, now about 50 are still used.

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• The following blackline master and accompanying DVD offer a brief glimpse into the lives of the indigenous communities in north-east Arnhem Land.

• Sandtraks–salt water and sand tracks

by R.I.C. Publications (DVD filmed and produced by George Fallon.)

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• While discussing the information on page 3 with the students, explain that archaeological sites reveal how long ATSI people have lived in Australia. The time line on this page provides further information about when and how they arrived.

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• Nyunti Ninti (What you should know)

by Bob Randal and Melanie Hogan.

(Describes the importance of country to people from the central desert region around Uluru.

• Students can highlight (using two different colours) specific facts on page 3 relating to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders to assist them in completing the Venn diagram on page 4.

• The activity on page 5 about a study of a local language group should be completed in consultation with a local ATSI elder or community member if possible. As the content description states, another representative area can be studied if this is not possible. Internet and other nonfiction resources can be used.

Additional activities • Find out more about the traditional way of life of ATSI people and how their needs were provided for by using plants, animals and other natural resources for food, shelter, clothing, medicines and tools.

• This is an interactive website about Torres Strait Islanders. <http://www.nma.gov. au/education-kids/classroom_learning/ multimedia/interactives/saibai-islandcanoe>

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The natural world around them (land, sea, waterways and skies) is very special to traditional ATSI people. Aboriginal people use the word Country to refer to the place where they live. Torres Strait Islanders use the word Place. Everything traditional ATSI people need comes from the environment: their food, clothing, shelter, medicines and tools.

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Each group of people lived a hunter-gatherer way of life. Men hunted larger animals such as emus and kangaroos. Women and children gathered berries, fruits, eggs and plants. People who lived on the islands or the coast caught animals like fish, turtles and dugongs and gathered shellfish like mussels and oysters.

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Aboriginal people have Dreaming stories to explain how the land, people, animals and plants came to be. Torres Strait Islanders use different words to name their Creation stories, depending where they live. For example, Zogo Time is used in the islands in the east.

. tenot use fences and paths to mark out theoarea where ATSI people did c . different groups of people lived and roamed. They used natural barriers like c e her r rivers, mountains, waterholes and trees. Each Aboriginal group has a name o t s s r upe which usually comes from its language and land. For example, Nyungar or Noongar (south-west of Western Australia), Koori (southern New South Wales and Victoria). Torres Strait Islanders use the name of their island community; e.g. Yam or Badu.

There used to be hundreds of Aboriginal languages. Now there are only about 50 in use. Torres Strait Islanders have two traditional languages.

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Indigenous Australians were the first people to live in Australia and on its nearby islands.

Australia has two Indigenous peoples: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI).

Aboriginal Australians began living in mainland Australia more than 60 000 years ago. Torres Strait Islanders have lived on islands between Australia and Papua New Guinea for about 10 000 years.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – 1

What do the letters ATSI stand for?

Fill in the Venn diagram with the words and phrases given below.

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Indigenous Australians looked after their Country/Place very carefully. One way they did this was to eat every part of an animal or plant or use it to make clothing, baskets, shelters, tools or weapons. Nothing was wasted.

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The importance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area. (This is intended to be a local area study with a focus on one Language group; however, if information or sources are not readily available, another representative area may be studied) (ACHHK060)

Answer the questions about the text.

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• the language group’s name • what it means • words from the language

• region it covers

• how the people lived in the past and how they live now

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Find out the language group of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders in your local area. With a partner, write some questions about what you want to find out about the language group. Some suggestions:

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Language group study

The importance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area.

(This is intended to be a local area study with a focus on one Language group; however, if information or sources are not readily available, another representative area may be studied (ACHHK060)

Teacher information

Time line (Time line of some events in early Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and with European connections)

Elaboration Identifying how traditional stories are important to Country and Place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

60 000 years ago (approx.)

Aboriginal Australians migrate to Australia from Asia

Key inquiry questions

40 000 years ago (approx.)

Land bridge to Tasmania disappears

Historical skills

8000 years ago (approx.)

The Torres Strait Islands are formed when the land bridge between Australia and New Guinea is flooded by rising seas

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068)

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Torres Strait between New Guinea and Australia is discovered by Spanish explorer, Luis Vaes de Torres

Dutch sea captain, Willem Jansz and crew are the first Europeans to sight and (evidently) land on the Australian mainland at Cape York Peninsula

Who lived here first and how do we know?

• Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

• Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070)

• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Continuity and change

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Creation stories explain the beginnings of the Earth and its people. Others tell about culture and traditions, such as the responsibilities and relationships within families and to the environment.

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• In Aboriginal culture, the term ‘Dreaming’ is generally used to describe Creation time, along with their spiritual beliefs. Specific terms—e.g. Dreamtime rather than Dreaming—vary among language groups. Neither of these terms is used in Torres Strait Islander culture, but they do have Creation stories. These are centred mainly on the Tagai, or warrior, and focus on the stars, as Islanders are seafaring people.

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– Tiddalik the frog

• The following website includes photographs of some of Uluru’s features and the stories retold on page 7, which students could be shown. <http://edf2301uluru.blogspot.com.au/2011/03/dreamtime-stories.html> • Before the students are introduced to the activity about retelling a traditional Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander story on page 9, the features of a narrative should be revised.

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• Well-known Indigenous stories students can search for include: – How the kangaroo got its tail

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• The story chosen could be one heard from an elder visiting the class or from listening to or reading one from a website or book such as those listed in the Resources section.

• The students’ stories could be published using a word processing program, a Powerpoint® presentation or written by hand with accompanying drawings or photographs.

– How the birds got their colours – Goo-goo-gaga the kookaburra – Why the crocodile rolls

Additional activities • Compare the similarities and differences among the narratives the students publish for the activity on page 9.

– Red waratah – How the echidna got its spines – Why the emu can’t fly – How the moon got into the sky – Tagai warrior/Story of Gelam, creator of the dugong (Torres Strait Islander stories)

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Aboriginal Dreaming stories: How Uluru was formed Uluru is a massive rock found in central Australia. The traditional lands of the Anangu people are around Uluru. The Anungu have Dreaming stories that tell how Uluru was formed and got its features, such as caves, springs, boulders and markings. Here are some of them.

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A small red lizard man came to visit Uluru. He had his ‘kali’ with him, which is a curved throwing stick. He threw it and it landed in the side of Uluru. The lizard man tried to dig it out with his hands which left hollows in the shape of bowls.

Later, the lizard man died in a cave. His body became the boulders on the floor.

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Traditional stories are very important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are connected with the Country or Place in which they live.

Some are Creation stories and tell how the land, sea, plants, animals and people came to be. Others tell about their culture and how people should behave towards others.

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Why are traditional stories very important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

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The Anangu people believe that Dreaming spirits still live around the rock, helping them. For example, they say the water serpent lives in a ravine on the rock. It fills up the waterhole when it starts to dry up.

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Find a traditional Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander story in the library, on the internet or told to you by a visiting elder. Plan the story by making notes under the headings below. Then write, check and publish your retelling.

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What has changed?

ONE important example of change and ONE important example of continuity over time in the local community, region, state/territory; for example, in relation to the areas of transport, work, education, natural and built environments, entertainment, daily life (ACHHK061)

Teacher information

Time line

Elaboration Identifying and investigating examples of continuity in their local or wider environment.

Key inquiry questions How has our community changed? What features have been lost and what features have been retained?

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William Gocher is arrested for swimming at a Sydney beach during the day (no charges laid)

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• Sequence historical people and events (ACHHS065) • Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

All daylight bans lifted

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First official surf lifesaving club formed at Bondi Beach, Sydney

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Australian swimmer and diver, Annette Kellerman, is arrested at a Boston beach in USA for wearing a one-piece swimming suit, instead of the accepted pantaloons

• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067) • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• The following website contains images of people in Australia in various swimming costumes over time. <http://treasure-explorer.nla.gov.au/ closerlook/swimming-outfits-over-time> • This website presents a history of Australian beach culture. < http://digitaleditions.dlook.com. au/2013/02/surfs-up-australianbeaches/> • My place by Nadia Wheatley. The book shows the changes of a specific part of Sydney from 1989 backwards in decades through the eyes of children.

Background information

• Until the early 1900s in Australia, swimming (then called bathing) was banned in the ocean after 6.00 am and before 8.00 pm. Also, men and women were not allowed to bathe together.

These attitudes were bound in Victorian era morality.

Teaching notes • Changes to beach attire and the way we use the beach has been used as a model for students to identify an example of change in their own or wider community. (Discuss the difference between ‘change’ and ‘continuity’.) The example given is a change in lifestyle, brought about by changing attitudes rather than technology, though materials used for swimming costumes, beach equipment and sunsafe practices involve changing technology.

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• Students can use the suggested websites in the Resources section, those they find themselves or other nonfiction sources to find out about the three dates in regard to the beach.

• The example students choose to investigate on page 13 can be a change in lifestyle (usually caused by technological advancement) or a change to the natural or built environment.

• It is important for students to pose questions other than those asked on page 13 in order to answer those questions and complete their history inquiry about a change, and create a narrative about it to share with the class. (Refer to suggestions on page 13.)

• If their choice is an actual site, where possible, students should go on an excursion to obtain firsthand knowledge, as well as investigate other sources.

Additional activities • Discuss any aspects of their example on page 13 that have remained the same to explore the similarities and differences.

• Investigate the use of bathing machines (horses pulled mobile wooden sheds into the water) and bathing sheds (on beach to change into beach attire) that were popular in the past.

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If you look at photographs of the past, listen to people who are older or read information about your community, you will understand that many things have changed over time. It could be the type of transport used, the way food is cooked or how communicating with people has changed.

Changes could have been made to the environment, such as clearing land for roads and houses.

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Research to find an example of something in your community, state or territory that has changed from the past. It could be to do with changing lifestyles or something in the natural or built environment.

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What I found that has changed

What has stayed the same?

ONE important example of change and ONE important example of continuity over time in the local community, region, state/territory; for example, in relation to the areas of transport, work, education, natural and built environments, entertainment, daily life (ACHHK061)

Teacher information

Time line 1854

Elaboration

Flinders Street Railway Station opens (Melbourne Terminus)

Identifying and investigating examples of continuity in their local or wider environment.

Key inquiry questions

Historical skills

• Sequence historical people and events (ACHHS065) • Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

Work begins on viaduct with two lines to connect with Spencer Street Station

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Worldwide competition to design new station facade

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Winners announced (two Vic. railway officials)

• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067) • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Developing texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Continuity and change

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Flinders Street Station is completed

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• Flinders Street Railway Station is the oldest station in Australia (though the original station on the site was opened in 1854). Its archictectural style is described as ‘neo-classical’ and is built in granite and basalt. The clock tower, pavilions and octagonal dome part of the roof are linked by the facade.

• After the viaduct was built between Flinders Street Station and Spencer Street Station in the late 1880s, Flinders Street had to be extended because of the increased passenger traffic using the station. This prompted the competition for the new facade. The original station, which had been built ad hoc since 1854, was replaced or ‘absorbed’ into the new station.

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On same day, Australia’s first public steam train travels from there to Port Melbourne (Sandridge)

• Each weekday, 1500 train movements are made in and out of the station.

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• Flinders Street Railway Station has been used as a model for students to identify an example of continuity in their own or wider community. (Discuss the difference between ‘continuity’ and ‘change’.) As is the case with the station, the example students will investigate on page 17 will have had some changes made over time, but its purpose will have remained the same.

• Students can use the suggested website in the Resources section, any they find themselves or other nonfiction sources to construct the time line about Flinders Street Station on page 16.

Resources • The following website contains information about the history and a video showing past scenes of Flinders Street Station, with links to further websites. <http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/ melbourne_details.php?id=774>

• The example students choose to investigate on page 17 does not have to be something built, it can be a natural environment like a local area of land that has always been a park or bushland or an actual national park; e.g. Great Barrier Reef.

• It is important for students to pose questions other than those asked on page 17 in order to answer those questions, complete their history inquiry about a continuity and create a narrative about it to share with the class. (Refer to suggestions on page 17.)

• Where possible, students should go on an excursion to their chosen site to obtain firsthand knowledge, as well as investigate other sources.

Additional activities • Discuss the changes that have occurred to the example they chose on page 17, even though its purpose has been constant. Why did these changes occur?

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Flinders Street Railway Station in Melbourne is a famous landmark. It is located on the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. When it first opened more than 150 years ago, it was called the ‘Melbourne Terminus’.

Over time, it has been extended and rebuilt. However, it has always had the same purpose—a railway station.

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Each of the dates below matches a piece of information about the history of Melbourne’s famous Flinders Street Railway Station. Cut out all the boxes and the photographs on pages 15 and 16. Use the internet and other sources to create a time line on a separate sheet of paper.

Include any other photographs you might find or illustrations you draw.

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Work begins on a viaduct (bridge with arches) with two train tracks between Flinders Street and Spencer Street Stations.

Work begins to provide the viaduct (bridge with arches) between Flinders and Spencer Street Stations with four train tracks.

dome above the station commences.

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The 13 original clocks at the main entrance of the station are now run by computers. In 1985, the steps had electrical heating circuits put in to keep them dry in the rain and stop people slipping.

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Research to find an example of something in your community, state or territory that has not changed from the past. There may be things that have changed in some way, but its purpose is still the same.

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How diverse groups shape a community The role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community (ACHHK062)

Teacher information

Time line 1803

Elaboration

A short-lived settlement is established in the Melbourne area

Identify the cultural groups within a community and their influence over time.

Key inquiry questions What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community?

Federation and the introduction of the White Australia Policy

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• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067) • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Cause and effect

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Background information

• Each city or town in Australia will have a settlement history which would have been influenced by many factors. These factors include resources in the area and reasons for settlement (e.g. farming, mining) as well as world events such as wars which caused many people to leave their countries of origin.

• Assisted migration has also been offered throughout Australia’s history to increase the population and to recruit skilled migrants. This is where the government paid some or all of the passage to Australia and provided jobs and accommodation to the new arrivals..

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• My home Broome by Tamzyne Richardson • Australian story: An illustrated timeline by Tania McCartney

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How diverse groups shape a community – 1 Greek Precinct – Lonsdale St

Vietnamese district – Victoria St

Melbourne is said to have the largest Greek-speaking population outside of Europe. The majority of Greek people immigrated to Melbourne after World War II (from 1945-1982). However, there was a Greek community in the city from about the 1930s.

People began leaving Vietnam in small boats to escape the government after the Vietnam war ended. The first ‘boat people’ arrived in Australia in 1978. The Australian government accepted other refugees from Vietnam and by 1985 many thousands had made a new home in Australia.

home of many restaurants, cafes and cake shops. The Antipodes cultural festival is held every March and celebrates Greek films, theatre, food and music.

Since then, this district in Melbourne has been home to a large Vietnamese community.

There are many restaurants and Asian supermarkets and grocers in the area. The Victoria Street Lunar Festival is held here each year.

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Traditional Chinese festivals and celebrations take place in Chinatown throughout the year.

Today, the Italian Precinct has many Italian restaurants, cafes and shops.

Every year in October the Lygon Street Festa is held here. The festival includes a waiters’ race and a spaghetti-eating contest!

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from around 1900. There were pearl sheds, eateries and pool halls.

Today there are many shops, pearl showrooms and cafes here.

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These settlers discovered beds of oysters with mother of pearl shells. Mother of pearl was used widely in Europe and America for making buttons and decorating ornaments and other items. This discovery quickly brought many more settlers to the region.

The Japanese cemetery in Broome is the burial place for hundreds of Japanese divers who lost their lives while diving for pearls. It is the largest Japanese cemetery in Australia and the first recorded burial here was in 1896. As well as a cemetery, this site is a popular tourist attraction today.

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As the industry grew, many people were flocking to Broome from across Asia.

Large numbers of Japanese divers who used dive suits to go into deeper waters came to replace the Aboriginal free divers. Men from Malaysia,

Many people from Broome have Asian, Aboriginal and European ancestors in their families.

Sun Pictures was often subject to tidal flooding. People would just raise their feet off the ground and roll up their pants to try and stay dry. Men would carry women up to higher ground. A bank was built across the marsh to stop this flooding in 1974.

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the Philippines and Koepang in The Yarawu people were the first people to live in the Broome region. Indonesia worked as deckhands on the boats or labourers on land.

In the mid-1800s, British and other European setters began to inhabit Most of the shopkeepers in town the area and to set up stations for were Chinese and European people their flocks of sheep. owned the pearl lugger fleets.

How diverse groups shape a community – 3 Write a title above each photograph, and the year it was established.

Use the text to help you write about each landmark then and now.

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Elaboration Identify the cultural groups within a community and their influence over time.

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1790–1830s British convicts and settlers spread across the country

Federation and the White Australia Policy (restricting immigration from Asia and the Pacific Islands)

1918–1939 Soldier settlers and persons displaced by World War I arrive.

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• Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067) • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Developing texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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Resources • <http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=bIVVn6tFK7s> A short video describing different communities (set in Arizona USA).

Background information

• Australia is somewhat unique in that there are some people who live in very remote and isolated communities in this country. Exploring these communities with the students will help them to understand the challenges these people face.

• Functions of communities will determine their features and this can be explored with the students when they identify what is in their community.

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Key inquiry questions

• For page 24 students may need to conduct research (this will depend on the size of the community). Invite students to share what they know about the local community before they conduct further research.

• To complete page 25 students will need to refer back to the text on pages 19 and 20, as well as looking at the information they gathered on page 24.

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• As a whole class, construct a community development time line outlining why the community started in that location and when. Add significant arrivals of groups of people as well as construction of significant buildings and development of natural environments. Use local sites, museums and online collections where applicable.

• After excursions or visits to significant sites, create brochures or pamphlets for tourists about the site/s.

• Sandtraks – salt water and sand tracks

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• Our World: Bardi-Jaawi Life at Ardiyooloon

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Looking at our community – 1 Read about the features of a community so you can investigate your local community and think about how it developed over time.

There are many different kinds of communities across Australia. Your community might be urban (in a city), suburban (in the suburbs surrounding a city), rural (in a country town or in a farming area), or even remote (in a very isolated community or on an isolated property).

The following features are a part of most communities:

Commercial outlets r o e t s Bo outlet is any place er Dwelling places are p where people A commercial ois conducted. This live. People mightu live in a house, where businessk Sfarmhouse, unit, apartment, could be a shop, restaurant, or a shopping centre. It could also be a place that offers a service, like a hair salon or a mechanic’s workshop.

Community facilities

Religious buildings

Community facilities are places where the people in the community can go for a range of purposes.

Parks, swimming pools, cemeteries, community centres and sporting grounds are some examples.

Communities may have a few or many religious buildings. Churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and monasteries are all types of religious buildings.

Primary industry

Architecture (styles of buildings)

Farming of animals or crops, fishing, mining and forestry plantations (for wood) are all examples of primary industry. Primary industry usually happens in rural or remote areas.

All of the buildings in your community will have architectural features. Sometimes, these features can tell us about when the building was constructed. We can also see cultural influences in architecture.

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Looking at our community – 2 Now that you know about the different features that make up a community you can look at your local community.

Make notes in each box about the features in your local community.

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Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing any built environment. This can include cities, buildings, interiors (inside) and landscapes.

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Comparing our community to others Use the text on page 19 to compare the two communities to your own.

You will need to use the internet to research some of the answers. Fill in the table with ticks or crosses.

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English is the only language spoken by about 80% of Australians. Other languages with significant numbers of speakers in Australia are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic and Greek. An Aboriginal language is the main language for around 50 000 people.

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Elaboration The role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of their communities.

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Key inquiry questions

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What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community?

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• Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067) • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069) • Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• On page 27 are just three examples of Australians from diverse backgrounds who have all made positive impacts in their communities or across the country.

• Sidney Myer did a lot more charitable work for the people and government of Victoria. Students might like to investigate his other charitable acts to find out more about Sidney Myer.

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• The activity on page 28 can assist students to think about a charitable or helpful class project (as suggested under Additional activities).

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• For page 29, ask students to be creative when constructing their posters.They may like to use the page to plan and construct a larger poster on cardboard.

Additional activities

Resources • The ‘Refugee diary’ series is four books written by Anthony Robinson which detail the journeys of children who flee their home countries for a better life in the UK.

• Organise a charitable class project with student input. It could be a food drive, cleaning up the school or local environment, or a ‘buddy’ system to help younger students.

• Similar to the Christmas dinner poster activity, plan and advertise an event for your own community. Ask students to consider how they can best help their community—does it need a new skate park? Are there people in the community who can be helped?

• A true person by Marin Gabiann is a picture book about a young Afghan girl who is detained in Australia after arriving as an asylum seeker.

• <http://www.racismnoway.com.au/> Is an anti-racism resource for Australian schools and has many educational resources.

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They came to Australia in 1980 as refugees. The family and a group of others made the long and dangerous journey in a small boat to escape their country and start a better life in Australia.

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Simcha Baevski (as he was called at birth) was the youngest of 11 children from a poor Jewish family. Sidney immigrated to Australia in 1899 from Russia. He worked hard alongside his older brother in Victoria. The brothers soon became successful and were able to take over a store in Bendigo. This store was the first Myer—now one of the largest department store chains in Australia. As well as starting the Myer chain, Sidney is remembered for his work helping disadvantaged and poor people in the community. During the depression years when many people had no work or money, Sidney provided a Christmas dinner for 10 000 people in Melbourne. He also supplied gifts for all the children and gave people access to free transport to get to the function.

The Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne was funded by the Sidney Myer Fund after his death and was named in memory of Mr Myer.

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1788 The First Fleet arrives

Key inquiry questions

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What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community?

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• Sequence historical people and events (ACHHK065) • Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067) • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069) • Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Continuity and change

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Background information

• The text on page 31 is fictional and intended to illustrate how people from diverse backgrounds can develop and shape a community.

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• Students can use local history, museums, online collections, local libraries and oral histories of community members to conduct their research on page 32.

• For the report on page 33, students may need to conduct further research into the individual or group they choose to write about.

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• Ask students to complete a family tree with the help of their families and work out where their ancestors have come from.

Resources • <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_ cfGoOaXR8> A simple animated explanation about family trees.

• Invite a community figure, grandparent or elder in as a guest speaker to talk about changes in the community over time.

• Many local government websites have local history archives and photographs available online.

• Window by Jeannie Baker (shows the development of land over time).

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Who has developed our community? – 1 Hi, my name is Owen Kelly.

My family is Aboriginal. We do have an Irish ancestor too; my mum’s grandad was Irish. That’s why our last name is Kelly. There’s a swimming hole in town that’s important to our family. We like to go there for picnics and to swim and check out all the birds and animals in the bush. My grandma tells us stories about our ancestors and how the waterhole and the animals got there. It’s good that the waterhole and the bush land around it are in a park. Gran said that years ago the government wanted to clear the bush and put a big road through. Thankfully, the people protested and the land became protected. There are bins for peoples’ rubbish and to protect the native birds and animals, cats and dogs aren’t allowed into the park. I love it when we visit the waterhole!

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Hi, my name is James McInnes. My family has lived here for a long time. The hotel here has been in our family for years; my great, great grandmother’s family built it. My ancestors originally came from the United Kingdom and Ireland. Dad reckons they were probably convicts in the beginning! I love living in a hotel, especially one that’s over 100 years old. I also like helping Mum and Dad to run things, I can wash dishes and help prepare food in the kitchen if I get all of my homework done. The best thing though is the stories. We have a lot of old photos displayed on the walls. There are pictures of the soldiers who came to stay after the wars, and how the kitchen used to look before electric ovens and dishwashers were put in. Also there are photos of horses and carts outside, before people had cars. I sometimes imagine what it might have been like to live in those times.

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Hi, my name is Samira Khan.

My dad’s great grandad was one of the first settlers to come to the region. He was a cameleer; he came from what is now Pakistan. The cameleers brought camels to Australia to help the explorers go into the desert areas which were too hot and dry for horses. They also transported goods into the goldfields and other remote places. The mosque in town was started by my dad’s great grandad and the other Muslim people here. At first it was just a small tin shed. They wanted to build a mosque so they could practise their religion here. My family and I go to the mosque (which isn’t a tin shed anymore) and I’m really proud that one of my ancestors helped to start it!

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Understands the significance of Australia Day and some arguments for and against the way it is celebrated.

13 May 1787 Ships of the First Fleet, under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip, leave Portsmouth, England

Who lived here first and how do we know?

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• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069)

1818 First official celebrations to mark 30th anniversary of white settlement

• Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070)

• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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1938 Aboriginal activists organise a ‘Day of Mourning’ protest on 150th anniversary of white settlement

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26 January 1788 First Fleet arrives in Port Jackson, Sydney Cove

Key inquiry questions

• Cause and effect

• Significance

Background information

• Captain Arthur Phillip, a farmer and sailor, led the First Fleet of 11 ships of approximately 1500 men, women and children. Six of the ships were for convicts. Captain Phillip became the leader of the settlement at Port Jackson (renamed Sydney).

1930 All states/territories recognise the Monday closest to 26 January as a national public holiday to celebrate Australia Day

• Australia Day has become Australia’s single biggest day of celebration and has become synonymous with community, with celebrations relevant to their local areas.

• While many Indigenous Australians celebrate Australia Day, many feel that the date highlights the adverse effects of British settlement on their people; namely, loss of culture. It is described by them as ‘Invasion Day’ or ‘Survival Day’. An alternative date has been suggested several times over many years.

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• This site provides an indigenous perspective on Australia Day celebrations (for the teacher) <http://www. creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/ history/australia-day-invasion-day>

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• For students to complete Questions 1 and 2 on page 37, discussion about the significance of National Sorry Day and Anzac Day will be needed so they can offer suggestions for and against each day. Discuss the fact that Australians continue to celebrate Australia Day in increasing numbers, either at home, with family or at community events. Would this change if the date changed?

Additional activities • Suggest alternative dates for Australia Day and reasons why. (Other proposed dates include Wattle Day, 1 September; Constitution Day, 9 July; Eureka Stockade, 3 December and the anniversary of the Australia Act, 3 March.

• Write a factual recount (handwritten or with a word processing program) about how they celebrated Australia Day this year and share with the class. Include photographs or drawings.

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Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January each year. The day marks the date in 1788 when the First Fleet of settlers and convicts arrived in Sydney Cove from England to start a new colony in Australia. Although Aboriginal Australians had been living all over the land for more than 50 000 years, this was the first European settlement in Australia.

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At various times since it became official that Australia Day would be celebrated on 26 January, other dates have been suggested for its celebration. Two of these dates are listed below. Write a sentence for and against each date.

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Teacher information

Time line (Events connected with Anzac Day) 1914 World War I (also called ‘The Great War’) begins

Elaboration Understands the significance of Anzac Day, the history behind it and some of the traditions at a memorial service.

Key inquiry questions How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past?

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25 April 1915 Australian And New Zealand forces (Anzacs) arrive at Gallipoli

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• World War I, also known as the Great War, occurred between 1914 and 1918. It was the first conflict Australia was involved in as a whole nation, occurring 13 years after Federation. It was during this war, among other roles, that Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops arrived in Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 to attempt to gain control of the Dardanelles.This would have enabled allied forces to regain contact with Russian forces, freeing up shipping and resources locked in the Black Sea.

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• This website provides background information about Anzac Day suitable for older students and teachers. <http://www.anzacday.org.au/education/ tff/commemserve.html> • My Grandad marches on Anzac Day by Catriona Hoy

• The Gallipoli Campaign was, by any military standards, a failure. But it led to recognition of what was to become known as ‘the spirit of the Anzac’ and was to define the way the new nation of Australia was to see itself. (At the end of the campaign, there were over 26 000 Australian casualties and more than 8000 killed. About 2500 New Zealand troops were killed.)

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• Students will need some understanding of World War I before completing this unit.

• Show students a large map of the world so they can see where Turkey is in relation to Australia and the strategic position of the Dardenelles.

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• Several terms used on pages 39 to 41 may need to be explained to the students; e.g. ‘defence forces’, ‘strait’, trenches’, ‘evacuated’, ‘march-past’, ‘significance’, ‘bugle’. The meaning of ‘The ode’ could also be discussed.

• Students will need access to the internet and other nonfiction resources to find out the required information for page 41 and complete the table. Two useful websites suitable for students are: <http://www.forteachersforstudents.com.au/KidsMedia/ANZACDay/facts.php> <http://www.anzacday.org.au/education/tff/commemserve.html>

Additional activities • Write a factual recount (handwritten or with a word processing program) about John Simpson, the stretcher bearer at Gallipoli who used a donkey to fetch the wounded. His story epitomises the Anzac spirit. An annotated time line of his life could also be completed.

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The Anzacs had to dig trenches in the hard ground to hide and live in. They had little food and water and the weather was extremely hot. Flies and rats were everywhere. In spite of all this hardship, the Anzacs ‘stuck together’, helped each other out and courageously continued to fight. Many thousands of Anzacs were killed and wounded. Eventually, the troops that were left were evacuated by ships. This ‘spirit of the Anzac’ is still recognised and remembered today.

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Answer the questions about the text on page 39.

In the table below are several things that are traditionally part of a memorial service like Anzac Day. Some information is given. Your task is to find out more about each one and fill in the missing information. (a) The Last Post This signal was traditionally made by a bugle to inform soldiers it was the end of the day. It is also sounded at the end of a soldier’s mortal ‘day’.

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Time line

Elaboration

1924 Australian Aborigines Progressive Association (AAPA) forms in Sydney

Understands the significance of NAIDOC Week and how it evolved from a long history of efforts by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Key inquiry questions Who lived here first and how do we know?

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1935/37 Petition gathered and presented to Australian Federal Government to ask for Aboriginal representation in parliament; no response given

• Sequence historical people and events (ACHHS065)

1938 (26 Jan.) First ‘Day of Mourning’ held for Aboriginal Australians 1940 ‘Aboriginal Sunday’ observed by some Aust. churches

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• Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069)

• Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Continuity and change

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2008 Federal Parliament offers an official apology to the ‘stolen generations’ on behalf of the Australian government

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• NAIDOC Week evolved as the result of a long history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander efforts to bring issues of concern to the attention of governments and the general public. Several attempts have been made by the Aboriginal community to raise awareness of the struggle of their people, such as the Australian Aborigines Progressive Association (AAPA) in 1924 and the Australian Aborigines League in 1932; a call for the representation of Aboriginals in parliament in 1935–37; the suggestion that a ‘Day of Mourning’ be held on Australia Day to stir the conscience of non-Indigenous Australians in 1937–38, and a call for new policies for Aboriginal affairs, citizenship status and rights to land.

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• Several terms used on pages 43 and 44 may need to be explained to the students; e.g.

‘Indigenous’, ‘non-Indigenous’, ‘citizens’, ‘issues’, ‘culture’.

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<http://www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-history/>

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by R.I.C. Publications include a section on NAIDOC Week.

• This video shows a NAIDOC celebration in the community of Hawkesbury, about an hour’s drive from Sydney NSW. <http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=l82CP9WjGRg>

• Teachers will need to discuss these events in more detail with the students so they see the connection in the NAIDOC time line.

Additional activities • Create an oral, written, pictorial or digital representation (or use a variety of these) to recount and display what individual students or the class/school did to celebrate NAIDOC Week this year.

• Discuss the different perspectives about NAIDOC Week held by an Indigenous and nonIndigenous person; e.g. the former could be imparting culture to others while the latter could be learning about Indigenous culture. (Note: NAIDOC activities also give young Indigenous children an opportunity to learn about their culture too.)

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A Year 3 class was given the task of finding out about NAIDOC Week. This is what two students found out. They presented their information in the form of an interview.

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There is a poster competition each year students can enter. These can be displayed. Schools can hold flag raising ceremonies; have lessons about Aboriginal music, dancing and Dreaming stories; or invite Aboriginal elders to visit and talk about their culture.

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by Aboriginal Australians to raise awareness of the problems suffered by their people. Things like poor living conditions, their lack of rights concerning land and that they were not even considered Australian citizens! It took a long time for these issues to be noticed and acted upon by the government and the Australian people.

NAIDOC Week is the result of this finally happening. The whole week is about celebrating Indigenous culture, history and achievements.

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Answer the questions about the text.

Read the information in the boxes below.

Research to find out the year each event happened.

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Day weekend becomes known as ‘Aboriginal Sunday’.

National Aborigines Week.

Aboriginal Sunday shifts to the first Sunday in July so it is seen as a celebration and not a protest.

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Time line Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia, especially significant to ATSI people

Elaboration Understands the significance of other significant days and weeks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Key inquiry questions

26 January Australia Day

Who lived here first and how do we know?

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21 March Harmony Day 25 April Anzac Day

26 May National Sorry Day

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• Use historical terms (ACHHS066)

• Posing a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069)

• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• The theme of Harmony Day, ‘Everyone Belongs’, aims to develop and instil in all Australians an awareness of racial tolerance, similarities and differences among people of the same and different cultures, living together in harmony, and peace and understanding.

• Reconciliation Day and Week involve continuing to raise and build awareness of ATSI people’s history and culture and to change misunderstood attitudes towards them. The week is about building mutually respectful relationships between ATSI people and other Australians.

• The apology of 13 February 2008 refers to the lack of rights of Indigenous parents and children forcibly separated by the authorities. The apology of 16 November 2009 refers to all children, including the Stolen Generation, who suffered abuse and neglect in institutions.

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• Discuss the Stolen Generation with the students; asking them to imagine how they might have felt will assist in answering Question 3 on page 48 in their own words.

• For students to complete page 49, they could refer to pages 34 to 45 and use the internet or other sources for information.

Additional activities • Investigate special days for their specific state or territory; e.g. Western Australia Day (first Monday in June) or Proclamation Day (26 December, South Australia).

• Write a factual recount about how students celebrated or commemorated at school or with their family/friends one of the special days covered in this unit.

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Besides Australia Day, Anzac Day and NAIDOC Week, there are other important Australian celebrations or commemorations. Read the information about these significant days.

Harmony Day (21 March)

National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) The word ‘reconciliation’ has to do with trying to make things right once more. In the past, ATSI people were not allowed to do things such as vote, be part of the census or have land rights. Reconciliation Week is about remembering how these unfair things have stopped and how to continue to make things better in the future. During the week, events such as flying an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flag,or listening and talking to a guest speaker about reconciliation are held.

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The message of Harmony Day is ‘Everyone Belongs’.

Australians from different backgrounds all help to make Australia a better place to live in peace and understanding. The day is celebrated in communities across the land through activities like sharing cultural meals, storytelling, dance, sport and art.

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In May 1967, Australians voted in a referendum that made Aboriginal Australians Australian citizens with the same rights as everyone else.

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Answer the questions about the text.

Australia has several special days throughout the year to celebrate or commemorate important events.

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1901 1 January Federation: International competition announced to find an Australian flag Competition winners and designs announced

Key inquiry questions Who lived here first and how do we know?

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1908 Seventh point is added to the Federation Star 1908–1940 Both flags used indiscriminately

How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past?

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• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Continuity and change

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• Until 1953, the Australian flags were called ‘ensigns’. Both the red and blue ensigns were flown indiscriminately, as people were confused about when to use each flag (see time line).

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1953 Flags Act passed by Australian government, declaring the blue ensign to be Australia’s national flag and the red ensign the civil flag

• For students to complete the activities on pages 51 to 53, the following websites could be used: – <http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/symbols/flag.cfm>

– <http://www.ausflag.com.au/australian_state_and_territory.asp> <http://www.flagsaustralia.com.au/ > (these sites will show students the meaning of each state and territory’s badge and how to colour the flags)

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• Investigate special occasions when the three flags are flown and how and why they are sometimes flown; e.g. half-mast. A useful website is: <http://www.australiaday.com.au/studentresources/flaguse.aspx> • Further information is available at the Australian government ‘It’s an honour’ website.

Resources • Australian flags and emblems by Karen Tayleur

• There is ongoing discussion about a new flag for Australia. Do students think a new flag is needed? Students could design a new version. What elements would they keep from the present flag? What would they change?

• Compare the Australian and New Zealand flags. How are they different?

• Discuss the use of the Boxing Kangaroo flag, often seen at international sporting events.

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Australia’s first national coat of arms granted by King Edward VII. It had the kangaroo and emu supporting the shield, and standing on a grassy mound

Examining the symbolism of Australian emblems, including the Australian Coat of Arms, state and territory floral and faunal emblems, and emblems of the student’s school and community.

Key inquiry question How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past?

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Background information

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• An emblem is something that serves as a sign or symbol. Emblems are used throughout the world to represent the ideas, history and characteristics of groups of people.

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• Several terms used on pages 55 to 57 may need to be discussed with the students; e.g.‘ermine’, ‘shield’, ‘wreath’, ‘motto’, ‘logo’, ‘native’.

• The state’s and territory’s floral and faunal emblems have been chosen because they are either native to that state or territory or predominantly found there. Some states and territorys are missing an official faunal emblem. Others have more than one faunal emblem; i.e. a mammal, a bird and/or a fish. For page 56, students should choose one of the faunal emblems if a state or territory has more than one.

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• Students could compare their versions of the Australian Coat of Arms with others in the class.

• Write a report on their state’s or territory’s floral or faunal emblem.

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An emblem is a special picture or object used to represent something.

It could be a group of people, a company, an idea or a country. The Australian Coat of Arms is an emblem that represents the nation of Australia. It is our most important emblem.

Using the internet or another source, find and view a coloured image of the Coat of Arms that also includes information about it.

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The emu and kangaroo were chosen to support the shield as they symbolise the nation moving forward. Neither of these animals can move backwards easily.

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Each Australian state and territory has special emblems to represent it.

The emblems include a Coat of Arms, a flag with a badge, a floral (plant) emblem, a faunal (animal) emblem and colours.

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If you look around your community you will find examples of emblems and symbols that tell something about who or what they are. Schools have an emblem, a motto and school colours. Sporting clubs do too. Cars, shops and organisations have logos that are easy to recognise.

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14 July 1789 French revolutionaries storm the Bastille in Paris and start the French Revolution

Compare the significance of national days in different countries, look at why they developed and elements they have in common.

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• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• <http://www.kidskonnect.com/ subjectindex/16-educational/history/251american-revolution.html> Facts on the American Revolution.

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• Sequence historical people and events (ACHHK065)

• Students will conduct research to complete page 59. This could be done in pairs or as a whole class using an interactive whiteboard. Students can view videos of the celebrations on Youtube™ or look for photographs in images to help them answer the question ‘How is it celebrated today?’

• Students will compare the elements of the national days on page 60. This could also be done as a whole-class activity. Follow with a class discussion about the similarities and differences between the days.

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• View and discuss clips of national day celebrations across the world and explore how they are similar and different.

• View and discuss historical artworks (France, America and India) and photographs (India) depicting the revolutions or independence movements in each country.

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Bastille Day – France

Independence Day – USA

Date: 14 July

Why? The British American colony had to pay high taxes on tea and other goods coming from Europe. They became tired of paying these high taxes to the British and started a war of independence. Independence from Britain was declared on 4 July 1776.

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What elements do the national days from page 59 have in common?

Tick the boxes or leave them blank.

The United Nations is an international organisation that was founded by 51 countries after World War II finished in 1945. The purpose of the organisation is to keep peaceful relations between countries, and to promote better living standards and human rights around the world.

In 1981, the United Nations members voted to start an International Day of Peace. The first one was held on 21 September 1982 and it is now observed on 21 September each year.

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Development’ and in 2013 the theme was ‘Education for Peace’.

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2000 BC During the Shang Dynasty the New Year celebrations and traditions spread across the country

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1911 The Republic of China was formed and China adopted the Gregorian (western) calendar - New Year celebrations were held on 1 January

1913 Name changed to Spring Festival in China (still known as Chinese New Year throughout the world)

How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past?

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• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069) • Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Two websites detailing New Year celebrations across many different cultures students can access to complete page 57: • < http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/ article/new-year-celebrations-aroundworld>

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• Twenty per cent of the world’s population is Chinese. In addition to the 1.3 billion people living in China there are significant Chinese populations in Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the USA and many other countries.

• There are some variations to the stories and legends of Nian and the animals of the zodiac which you may like to explore and discuss with the students.

• Students will need colours, scissors, glue and an additional sheet of paper to complete the activity on page 63.

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• Discover the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and find out the stories and legends about how their order was determined.There are many educational resources available online for this topic.

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Chinese New Year is celebrated in many countries. The date of Chinese New Year is based on the lunar (moon) calendar so it is not the same each year, but it is always in January or February.

Read about where some of the traditions began.

A Chinese legend tells of a ferocious horned monster who lived at the bottom of the sea. This monster, called Nian, had the body of an ox and the head of a lion. Nian would come ashore each New Year’s Eve and eat people and cattle. Of course, the people were terrified and they moved far into the mountains each year to avoid the hungry Nian.

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Around midnight a starving Nian rushed into the village. He was very surprised to see the old woman’s house brightly lit and her door covered in red paper. Howling furiously, the monster charged at the door and was stopped in his tracks by the sound of explosions. Nian was very frightened by the noise. Suddenly, the door burst open and the old beggar came out wearing red and laughing hysterically. Nian was terrified and fled back to his home under the sea never to be seen again.

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Chinese New Year – 2 Ni hao! I’m Mei-Li and I live in Xi’an, China. I’ll tell you about some of the traditions my family and community follow for the Chinese New Year.

Hi! My name is Sarah and I’ll tell you about how my family and I celebrate Chinese New Year in Sydney, Australia.

Most people have a whole week off work or school. Many people who live in the bigger cities come home for a ‘Reunion Dinner’ with their families. This means the trains and roads are very, very busy!

My dad’s grandad was from China so I have some Chinese heritage in my family. We don’t speak Chinese but we still like to remember our background.

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Then it’s time for my favourite part of the Chinese New Year celebration, the Twilight Parade!

There are loads of amazing floats, costumes and performers parading through the city. At the end of the parade, colourful fireworks are let off. My brother Dan’s favourite part of the parade is the dragon dance, but I prefer watching the acrobats and dancers.

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Read about how two children from different countries celebrate each year.

New Year’s Eve is celebrated on 31 December in many countries around the world. Many people stay up past midnight to welcome in the New Year and there are often parties and fireworks! Some people set goals for the New Year, called New Year’s resolutions.

Working with a partner, use the internet to find out about two different New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world. Complete the fact files.

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China is the most populous country in the world with around 1.3 billion people living there. There are also large communities of Chinese people living in other countries around the world, such as Australia, Singapore, Indonesia and the USA.

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Time line

Elaboration Investigate the origins and significance of international celebrations and celebrations important to particular cultural groups in Australia and in other countries.

2000 BC The Hindu religion is established in India (date uncertain)

Key inquiry question How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past?

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• Pose a range of questions about the past (ACHHS067) • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

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• Identify different points of view (ACHHS069)

• Develop texts, particularly narratives (ACHHS070)

• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Continuity and change

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• There are some variations in how and when the occasions are celebrated; the information provided on page 67 is brief and general.

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• Students can find out about Christmas celebrations around the world to compete page 61 at this web address <http://www. santas.net/aroundtheworld.htm>

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• About 33% of the world’s population are Christians, 21% follow Islam, 15% are Hindu, 5% Buddhists, about 0.2% Jewish and around 15% are non-religious.

• Students in the class could be invited to share their experiences of the celebrations with their classmates where applicable.

• Students will need to conduct internet research to complete pages 67 and 69. They could be instructed to work in small groups or pairs to support each other.

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Additional activities

• Interview people from other cultures in the class or school or invite them to be guest speakers to share information about cultural and/or religious celebrations they participate in.

• As a sequencing/personal history activity, students could create a personal celebration time line. For example, Christmas: in 2004 I celebrated my first Christmas, in 2008 when I was 5 my grandparents from South Africa came to spend Christmas with us, in 2010 when I was 7 I got a new bike with no training wheels.

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Ramadan

Who? The Hindu or Indian community

Who? The Islamic community

When? Yearly in October or November

How? As well as the millions of lights, people celebrate by gathering with family, sharing food and exchanging gifts.

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Why? People light lamps, candles, fireworks and bonfires to help Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, find her way into their homes.

don’t eat or drink) between sunrise and sunset during Ramadan. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims have a special feast celebration called Eid-ul-Fitr.

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How? Many people go to Church on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Some Easter traditions are pagan (from before Christianity) and include the exchanging of eggs and the ‘Easter Bunny’ visiting children.

Why? Jewish people remember the taking back of a Jewish temple from the Greeks over 2000 years ago.

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Find out about some celebrations around the world that have religious origins.

Plan a recount about a memorable celebration your family has taken part in. Write your recount on another sheet of paper or type it on the computer.

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In your group, investigate how Christmas or Easter is celebrated in three different countries around the world. Record your findings in dot points.

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Time line Selection of special days from around the world that are celebrated by different cultural groups in Australia 1 January New Year’s Day

3 March Doll Festival (Japan)

March/April Easter

Key inquiry question How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past?

5 May Children’s Day (Japan) Second Sunday in May Mother’s Day

Historical skills

• Use historical terms (ACHHS066) • Identify sources (ACHHS215)

• Locate relevant information from sources provided (ACHHS068) • Identify different points of view (ACHHS069)

• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS071)

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• Continuity and change

4 July Independence Day (USA) 14 July Bastille Day (France) 15 August Independence Day (India)

Background information

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Investigating celebrations important to specific cultural groups in Australia and other countries.

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• The way we choose to celebrate and what we choose to celebrate are dependent on numerous factors such as culture, religion, community, family and upbringing. These factors, among others, combine to create a foundation of beliefs about celebration. Worldwide, these celebrations become identifiable features of communities and the way they celebrate is often a demonstration of their culture. Due to Australia’s multicultural nature, many special days that originated in other parts of the world are celebrated by people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just a specific culture.

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First Sunday in September Father’s Day 21 September International Day of Peace

• The Moon Festival originated in the Northern Hemisphere in their autumn, as it was a celebration of the harvest finishing and people returning home to reunite with their families. This coincided with the first full moon of the new season.

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Fourth Thursday in November Thanksgiving

Late November/December Hanukkah 25 December Christmas Day

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September/October Moon Festival • After reading about the two special days on page 71, students can relate if they celebrate either of them. They will need to research to complete the two questions at the bottom of the page.

• The time line provides a variety of celebrations for the students to use to complete the investigative activity on page 72.

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Additional activities

• Compare how students celebrate the same special day. What is the same and what is different?

• Write a narrative or imaginative recount based on facts about a specific celebration.

Resources • Typing in the name of a celebration on YouTube™ often shows examples of a school or local community celebrating.

• A calendar of festivals by Cherry Gilchrist • Children just like me – Celebrations! by Anabel and Barnabas Kindersley

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The two special days below were first celebrated in other places in the world. Now many people in Australia also celebrate them. Read the information then research to find the answers to the questions.

My name is Tuyen and my family is from Vietnam. Every year in September or early October we celebrate the Moon Festival when the moon is full. It is also celebrated by many people from Chinese and Korean backgrounds.

I’m Liam and my family is from Ireland. In Australia on 17 March, many people who have an Irish background, and many people who do not, celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

in spring. In the other places, it is autumn. The festival is all about celebrating the beauty of the moon.

more than 1500 years ago.

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They also celebrate Irish culture.

Many people wear green, the national colour of Ireland, or wear a shamrock badge. I like to get dressed up like a leprechaun, which is a male Irish fairy. We have green foods and drinks, listen to Irish music and do Irish dancing. We also tell lots of jokes and laugh a lot!

Our family gets together with friends to decorate our backyard with lights and lanterns. After dinner, we all sit outside to watch the moon and eat special foods like moon cakes. These have sweet or savoury fillings inside. They are delicious!

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In Australia, more than 600 000 people with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Korean background celebrate the Moon Festival.

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Choose three of the celebrations you have learnt about on pages 58 to 72 to complete the table.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people pages 2–5 Choose the correct answers.

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True or False? All ATSI people have names for different language groups. (a) True (b) False

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The word ‘change’ means something: (a) stays the same. (b) becomes different from before. (c) gets better.

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True or False? People have always been allowed to swim at the beach. (a) True (b) False

True or False? Talking to people who are older can help us see what is the same or different about the past. (a) True (b) False

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How diverse groups shape a community pages 18–21 Choose the correct answers.

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Which people established a community in Melbourne in the 1850s? (a) Greek (b) Italian (c) Chinese People from (a) Japan

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were the first ‘boat people’ to arrive in Australia. (b) China (c) Vietnam

The Sun Pictures building was originally a: (a) store. (b) shed. (c) restaurant.

Many people from different countries came to Broome because of which industry? (a) wool (b) fishing (c) pearling

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Community development role models pages 26–29

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‘Freely offer to do something (usually to help others)’ is a definition for: (a) work. (b) play. (c) volunteer.

Sidney Myer provided Christmas dinner for 10 000 people in which year? (a) 1920 (b) 1940 (c) 1930

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(a) trucks.

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Australia Day pages 34–37

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In which year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia? (a) 1688 (b) 1788 (c) 1888

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True or False? Australia Day awards are for Australian movie stars. (a) True (b) False

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NAIDOC Week pages 42–45

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NAIDOC Week started to develop: (a) when Europeans first arrived in Australia. (b) a few years ago.

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Symbolism of flags pages 50–53

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All Australian state flags have a: (a) blue background. (b) badge.

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Which day is celebrated in France each year? (a) Bastille Day (b) Paris Day (c) Independence Day

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International Peace Day was started by which organisation? (a) Oxfam (b) Red Cross (c) United Nations International Peace day is observed on year. (a) 23 (b) 21 (c) 25

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The name c . (a) Family c (b) New Year (c) Reunion e h r e o tto make way for: Houses are cleaned r thoroughly each year s supe r The monster in the Chinese New Year legend is called: (a) Nian. (b) Mei-Lei. (c) Yang.

(a) visitors.

(b) new furniture.

(c) good luck.

The Chinese New Year parade in Sydney is called the (a) Twilight (b) Spring (c) Chinese Some people make a New Year’s (a) goal (b) resolution

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Which celebration is practised by the Jewish community? (a) Christmas (b) Ramadan (c) Hanukkah

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Which celebration takes place on 25 December each year (in Australia)? (a) Boxing Day (b) Christmas (c) New Year’s Eve

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(b) Ireland.

(c) Australia.

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(c) animal.

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1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (c)

Strait Country Place True True

Who has developed our community .................... page 77 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (b)

mosque protest carts ghost Aboriginal

What has changed? ........ page 75 1. (b) becomes different from before 2. (a) change 3. (b) False 4. (b) False 5. (a) True

stays the same continued False True True

Significance of emblems ........................ page 80

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1788 Settlers’ Day False True

1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (a)

National days around the world ....................... page 81 1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (b)

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emblem emu, kangaroo seven wattle True

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Chinese New Year ........... page 81 1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b)

Corps Gallipoli False courageous stuck together

Nian Reunion good luck Twilight resolution

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Hanukkah Easter Diwali Ramadan Christmas

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Australia Day .................. page 78

NAIDOC Week ................. page 79

How diverse groups shape a community .................... page 76 1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (c)

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Jewish Vietnam Aboriginal volunteer 1930

Symbolism of flags ......... page 80

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Community development role models ................... page 77

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harmony vote False False right

More celebrations from around the world ............ page 82 1. (b) False

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Aboriginal Australians

Dreaming mainland Australia

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environment very important

Country 60 000 years named after language/land

Zogo Time islands in Torres Strait Place

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Page 21 (a) Japanese Cemetery – 1896 Then: a burial place for the many Japanese divers who lost their lives diving for pearls Now: as well as a cemetery, it is a tourist attraction (b) Chinatown – 1900 Then: a major centre with eateries, pearl sheds and pool halls Now: a shopping place with pearl showrooms and cafes (c) Sun Pictures – 1916 Then: a store and a Japanese Noh theatre Now: an open air movie theatre

Chinatown (1850s) Italian Precinct (1920s) Greek Precinct (1930s) Vietnamese District (1980s)

3. Answer should indicate that Country and Place are so important because the traditional way of life relies on ATSI people getting all their needs from their environment and are the basis for their Creation stories.

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Page 15 1. Photograph B is older. Answers should indicate that there are horses pulling carts, there are no electricity cables or tram lines and so on.

Page 16 1854:

Flinders Street Railway Station, then called the ‘Melbourne Terminus’, is opened.

1888: Work begins on a viaduct (bridge with arches) with two train tracks between Flinders Street and Spencer Street Stations.

1899: As the original station needs to be enlarged, a worldwide competition is held to design a new facade (front) is held.

1900: Two Victorian railway officials receive the first prize for the design of the new design.

1906: Construction of the octagonal dome above the station commences.

1910: The new Flinders Street Railway Station is finally completed.

1915: Work begins to provide the viaduct (bridge with arches) between Flinders and Spencer Street Stations with four train tracks.

2000s: Flinders Street Station is the busiest suburban railway station in the Southern Hemisphere.

Nearly 250 000 people use the station each day.

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The community: Melbourne Broome has a mix of cultures living ✓ ✓ in it has shops and restaurants ✓ ✓ which sell foods from different cultures holds cultural celebrations Not in ✓ significant to different text groups ✓ has people who speak ✓ ✓ languages other than English living in it has signs and/or shop ✓ ✓ fronts written in languages other than English has people from Asia ✓ ✓ living in it has people from Europe ✓ ✓ living in it has Aboriginal or Torres Not in text ✓ Strait Islander people ✓ living in it has religious buildings Not in Not in text text (e.g. church, mosque, ✓ ✓ temple, synagogue) has buildings with different cultural influences (e.g. ✓ ✓ Chinese arches, Greek columns, Islamic domes) has places with different cultural influences (e.g. ✓ ✓ Japanese gardens, Aboriginal sites)

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2. They are about how the land, sea, plants, animals and people came to be or about culture and how people should behave.

3. They tell about how Uluru was formed and how it got its features.

4. Suggested answers: Story 1.

Boys made a big flat sandhill.

Turned to stone and became Uluru.

Story 2.

Lizard man tried to dig out his kali. Made grooves in rock. His body became boulders on cave floor.

Story 3.

Large slabs of emu meat became rock slabs.

Story 4.

Lizard men tried to escape fire and fell. Bodies became boulders.

Smoke from fire became grey lichen.

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Page 41 1. (c) Red poppies grew wild on European battlefields. They symbolise the blood shed in the conflicts. The flowers are used in traditional Anzac Day wreaths. (The single red poppy is a symbol for Remembrance Day, 11 November.) (e) We will remember them (f) In the morning, the flag is raised to the masthead then lowered to half-mast. At the first note of Reveille, the flag is raised to the masthead.

After the ceremony, the flag is returned to half-mast until midday, when it is again raised to the masthead.

Page 48 1. Answers should indicate that harmony can mean peace and understanding and that is what Harmony Day is all about.

2. (a) right to vote, right to be part of the census, land rights (b) National Reconciliation Week 3. Teacher check 4. It is the Anniversary of the National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples

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2. To show national pride and identity 3. Teacher check 4. It is a ceremony where someone becomes a legal member of a country they have been living in.

5. (a) To recognise individual achievements in areas such as the arts, sport and helping in the community. (b) People from all kinds of cultural backgrounds 6. Answers should indicate that it is the day of remembering when Aboriginal Australians were ‘invaded’ by Europeans.

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1901: 3 September – An Australian National Flag is flown for the first time from the Exhibition Building in Melbourne.

1903 – King Edward officially approves two versions of the flag of Australia—the Commonwealth Blue Ensign—and the merchant navy flag—the Commonwealth Red Ensign.

1908 – A seventh point is added to the Federation Star to represent the six states and two territories.

1953 – The Flags Act is passed to state that the Commonwealth Blue Ensign is the National Australian Flag and the Australian Red Ensign is to be used for Australian merchant ships.

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1940: The Sunday before the Australia Day weekend becomes known as ‘Aboriginal Sunday’.

1955: Aboriginal Sunday shifts to the first Sunday in July so it is seen as a celebration and not a protest.

1975: Aboriginal Sunday becomes National Aborigines Week.

1991: NADOC Week becomes NAIDOC to include Torres Strait Islanders.

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2. (a) Teacher check (b) Teacher check 3. Answers should indicate that the Anzacs kept on bravely fighting and helping each other, even though they had severe hardship.

4. Answers should indicate that the silence is to think or pray about the significance of Anzac Day.

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1938: First ‘Day of Mourning’ is held for Aboriginal Australians to make others aware of their suffering.

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Australian Curriculum History: Community and remembrance (Year 3) 1998: March – The Flags Act is amended to state that the Australian National Flag can only be changed with the agreement of the Australian people.

1998: 3 September – The first Australian National Flag Day is observed.

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Page 53 1. (a) New South Wales: golden lion passant on red St George’s Cross, silver background, four eight-pointed stars (b) Victoria: white southern Cross beneath a crown, blue background (c) Queensland: light blue Maltese Cross, crown in centre, white background (d) South Australia: white-backed magpie (or piping shrike), wings outstretched, yellow background (e) Western Australia: black swan swimming, left to right, yellow background (f) Tasmania: red lion passant, white background 2. Australian Capital Territory: left panel is version of Southern Cross on blue background, right panel version of Canberra Coat of Arms on yellow background Northern Territory: left panel is version of Southern Cross on black background, right panel is stylised version Sturt’s Desert Rose with seven petals on ochre background

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Page 56 New South Wales: floral–waratah; faunal–platypus, kookaburra, blue groper; colour–sky blue Victoria: floral–common heath; faunal–Leadbeater’s possum, helmeted honeyeater, weedy seadragon; colours–navy blue and white Queensland: floral–Cooktown orchid; faunal–koala, brolga; colour–maroon Western Australia: floral–red and green kangaroo paw; faunal–numbat, black swan; colours–gold and black South Australia: floral–Sturt’s desert pea; faunal–hairy-nosed wombat, leafy seadragon; colours–red, blue and gold Tasmania: floral–Tasmanian blue gum; faunal–Tasmanian devil (unofficial); colours–bottle green, yellow and maroon Northern Territory: floral–Sturt’s desert rose; faunal–red kangaroo, wedgetailed eagle; colours–blue and gold Australian Capital Territory: floral– royal bluebell; faunal–gang-gang cockatoo (unofficial); colours–black, white and red ochre

Page 63 Pictures in the following order: 1. Nian terrorises the village while people run to the mountains.

2. The villagers are preparing to leave and the old beggar is talking to the old woman.

3. Nian enters the village and sees the well-lit house with the door covered in red paper.

4. Nian stops in his tracks as explosions come from the house.

5. The old man comes out of the house laughing.

6. The villagers return from the mountains and are happy to find their village intact.

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The National Day: France USA is a celebration of ✓ Independence is a celebration of a ✓ revolution has been celebrated ✓ ✓ for over 100 years has been celebrated for less than 100 years ✓ ✓ is celebrated in July is not celebrated in July is celebrated with ✓ ✓ fireworks is celebrated with ✓ ✓ flags is celebrated on the ✓ ✓ same day each year

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Page 71 1. It first began to celebrate the end of the autumn harvest in the Northern Hemisphere on the 15th day during the first full moon in September or early October.

2. A shamrock is a three-leafed clover (green), Ireland’s national emblem.

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