Teaching your students about Australian Federation can be fun and engaging! Designed to compliment the Year 6 Australian HASS curriculum (version 8.4 and 9.0), this highly engaging history unit, including supporting powerpoint, Figures of Federation posters and printable activity sheets, is a great way to engage your students interests in the topic as well as expand their knowledge on the events leading up to federation, who contributed to the federation of Australia and the impact it had on the people of Australia and those who made it their home.
Teaching your students about Australian Federation can be fun and engaging! Designed to compliment the Year 6 Australian HASS curriculum (version 8.4 and 9.0), this highly engaging history unit, including supporting powerpoint, Figures of Federation posters and printable activity sheets, is a great way to engage your students interests in the topic as well as expand their knowledge on the events leading up to federation, who contributed to the federation of Australia and the impact it had on the people of Australia and those who made it their home.
This unit presents a learning sequence for Year 6 students to develop their historical inquiry skills by investigating the key figures and events that led to Australia's Federation. Individually and as a group they will produce a range of presentation formats, narratives and descriptions of life at the time of Federation, based on evidence from their examination of historical sources
In this Year 6 unit, students examine the path to Federation, the advancement in democracy since and the role migrants have played, addressing aspects of the HASS Australian Curriculum. ✩ It is a 9 lesson unit (designed to be taught over a term) that contains all lesson resources including worksheets and posters. ✩ This HASS unit also contains an editable PowerPoint presentation that can be displayed during each lesson. It includes the learning intentions/success criteria, key discussion points, worksheets and display resources. This makes teaching every lesson even easier if your classroom has a T.V or Smartboard. ✩ The editable planner includes relevant Australian Curriculum links. ✩ The lessons are kept simple and succinct, five to six steps each, to help you save time. The clear instructions highlight the key points, allowing you to focus on the students and make the most of the learning opportunities. ✩ Mrs Amy123 is known for its fun and engaging lessons that involve a wide range of cooperative learning strategies. This means that some lessons will not feature worksheets, though many will. ✩ This unit also includes a grading guide that shows what each grade (A-E) would look like based on two activities from the unit. This document is also linked to the Achievement Standard for Year 6 HASS. Included are: ♦ Editable planner (6 pages) ♦ Worksheets (Including answer keys) (10 pages) ♦ Resources (49 pages) ♦ Editable PowerPoint Presentation (100+ pages) ♦ Editable Grading Guide (1 page) ♦ Editable learning intentions and success criteria Version 9 Outcomes covered: History: Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government (AC9HS6K01) Changes in Australia's political system and to Australian citizenship after Federation and throughout the 20th century that impacted First Nations Australians, migrants, women and children (AC9HS6K02) The motivation of people migrating to Australia since Federation and throughout the 20th century, their stories and effects on Australian society, including migrants from the Asia region (AC9HS6K03) Inquiry Skills: Questioning and research: Develop questions to investigate people, events, developments, places and systems (AC9HS6S01) Locate, collect and organise information and data from primary and secondary sources in a range of formats (AC9HS6S02) Interpreting, analysing and evaluating: Evaluate information and data in a range of formats to identify and describe patterns and trends, or to infer relationships (AC9HS6S03) Evaluate primary and secondary sources to determine origin, purpose and perspectives (AC9HS6S04) Concluding and decision-making: Develop evidence-based conclusions (AC9HS6S05) Propose actions or responses to issues or challenges and use criteria to assess the possible effects (AC9HS6S06) Communicating: Present descriptions and explanations, drawing ideas, findings and viewpoints from sources, and using relevant terms and conventions (AC9HS6S07) Version 8.4 Outcomes covered: History: Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women, and children (ACHASSK135) Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia since Federation (including from ONE country of the Asia region) and reasons they migrated (ACHASSK136) The contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since federation (ACHASSK137) Civics and Citizenship: The shared values of Australian citizenship and the formal rights and responsibilities of Australian citizenships (ACHASSK147) The obligations citizens may consider they have beyond their own national borders as active and informed global citizens (ACHASSK148) Inquiry Skills: ACHASSI122, ACHASSI123, ACHASSI124, ACHASSI125, ACHASSI127, ACHASSI128, ACHASSI129, ACHASSI130, ACHASSI131 and ACHASSI133
Finding resources to teach your students about Australia's colonial past can be tricky. This unit, along with its accompanying powerpoint and lapbook activities, will help your students understand the reasons behind Australia's colonisation and the difficulties faced during the expansion of European settlement in Australia. It will adequately assist you in meeting the Australian Year 5 History curriculum requirements (version 8.4 and 9.0). PLEASE NOTE: this unit has been updated to comply with the new Australian Curriculum 9.0 standards. The old version (version 8.4) is also still included in this bundle for now while schools make the transition to the new curriculum. This unit has the following Australian Curriculum Year 5 History (version 8.4 and 9.0) content descriptor covered: Version 9.0 - the economic, political and social causes of the establishment of British colonies in Australia after 1800 AC9HS5K01 - the impact of the development of British colonies in Australia on the lives of First Nations Australians, the colonists and convicts, and on the natural environment AC9HS5K02 - the role of a significant individual or group, including First Nations Australians and those who migrated to Australia, in the development of events in an Australian colony AC9HS5K03 Version 8.4 - Reasons (economic, political and social) for the establishment of British colonies in Australia after 1800 (ACHASSK106) - The nature of convict or colonial presence, including the factors that influenced patterns of development, aspects of the daily life of the inhabitants (including Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples) and how the environment changed (ACHASSK107) - The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony (ACHASSK110) Included in this bundle (please click on these links for a more thorough preview of what is included in each resource): — Life in Colonial Australia Lapbook Activities (version 8.4) — Life in Colonial Australia Informative Powerpoint (version 8.4) — Life in Colonial Australia Word Wall — Australia's Colonial History Timeline Classroom Decor Posters — Famous Australians of the 1800s Settlement to Federation Classroom Decor Posters — Bonus Version 9.0 updates!! - including revised unit plan - assessment rubric included, powerpoint and a few additional activities to help support the curriculum changes Topics your students will explore throughout this unit: ✔ Life in the Colonies - students compare and contrast the lifestyles of the Indigenous and European settlers (Food, Clothing, Work, Children's Lives, Accommodation) ✔ The Challenges - students complete a diary taking on the role of a European settler, describing the challenges of Colonial life ✔ Reasons for establishing more colonies - Australia map brainstorm ✔ Timeline of Colonial Events - Students explore the events that led to the establishment of the various colonies around Australia ✔ Impact of European settlement - Logging, Introduced Species, Farming, Land Clearing ✔ Significant People - Using the iPhone snapshot flipbook, students reflect on the contributions of a key individual during the Colonial era of Australian history. Take a look at some of the great feedback for this resource: "So much information jam packed into this bundle! Has everything you need to start teaching the unit. Thanks" "Fantastic resource and so easy to follow!!!" "This has been such a helpful resource that the kids have loved putting togther. I cant wait to see their finished products." If you liked the look of this resource, you may also like these: — Year 5 Science Unit Bundle FAQ Is there a rubric included in this resource? No sorry. How long should it take to complete this unit? This Unit is designed to be implemented once/twice a week over a 10 week term. Can I share this resource with my teaching partner? No. This product is for personal use only. Multiple licences are available for use among more than one person. Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! If you want to connect with me further, check out Ridgy Didge on these social media platforms: - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you so much, Mel Disclaimer: The Unit Plan is a guide only and very simple. Teachers should use their own discretion when implementing. Some questions have been given to help guide student thinking but more specific questions should be added to develop conversation and deeper learning. Students should be encouraged to ask questions themselves as well. Please note: This Unit Plan uses the internet as a resource, therefore internet access is essential to be able to follow the Unit Plan. Youtube links are also provided and therefore Youtube access essential also.
Australian Federation Faces Hall of Fame | A 'famous faces of federation' Hall of Fame! Henry Parkes, Edmund Barton, George Reid, Alfred Deakin.
Make Australia's three levels of government understandable to students with this sorting activity! | HASS Grade 6 Civics and Citizenship
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Teaching your students about the events and people that lead to Australia's Federation can be fun! By following the carefully researched content in this engaging powerpoint and by following the suggested unit plan, your students will thoroughly explore this important topic.
Want to have more time for yourself and your family? Want to feel like you have conquered the Australian Curriculum and are doing the best by your students? Look no further! This Year 6 Ultimate Unit Bundle is the solution. Have all your planning done for Science, HASS, Technologies, Text Types, and Health, so you can get on with the teaching parts you love. This bundle includes all of my Year 6 Units that are based on the Australian Curriculum Outcomes and are guaranteed to be a hit in your classroom. Each unit (except the Technology Units) also includes a fully editable planner, learning intentions, and a grading guide. Includes planners aligned to version 8.4 and version 9 of the Australian Curriculum. WA teachers, continue to use 8.4 as this aligns with SCSA curriculum. Bundle Includes: (Click links to see more information on each unit) 5 Text Type Units: (Updated to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum and also includes previous 8.4 versions) Persuasive Writing UnitIn this unit, students learn about the elements of a persuasive writing text and how to effectively construct their own. Narrative Writing UnitIn this unit, students learn about the elements of a narrative text and how to effectively construct their own engaging narrative. Poetry Writing UnitIn this unit, students' creativity is sparked as they learn to write different types of poems. Procedure Writing UnitIn this unit, students learn to write and analyse procedural texts. Report Writing UnitIn this unit, students learn to write and analyse procedural texts. 4 HASS Units: (Updated to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum and also includes previous 8.4 versions) Australian Citizenship Unit In this unit, students exploring the migration of people to Australia after federation and experiences of democracy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, and migrants, as well as the contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australia. Business Unit In this unit, students explore the relationship between consumers and businesses. Australian Government Unit In this unit, students explore the history, role, key features and responsibilities of the government, along with how laws come about. World Culture Unit In this unit, students explore the diversity of different countries as well as Australia’s connection to them and their Indigenous cultures. 4 Science Units: (Updated to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum and also includes previous 8.4 versions) Biological Sciences Unit In this unit, students explore how living things grow, survive and are affected by physical conditions of their environment Chemical Science UnitIn this unit, students explore how materials can be changed in reversible and irreversible ways. Earth & Space UnitIn this unit, students explore how Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around the sun. Physical Science UnitIn this unit, students explore how electrical energy can be transferred and transformed and can be generated from a range of sources. 4 Technologies Units: (Updated to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum and also includes previous 8.4 versions) Electrical Energy Unit In this unit, students investigate electrical energy and how to control movement, sound or light in a designed product or system. Digital Systems Unit In this unit, students examine the main components of digital systems, including user interfaces and networks that transmit data. Materials & Tools UnitIn this unit, students investigate the characteristics and properties of a range of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment and evaluate the impact of their use. Numbers & Data Unit In this unit, students examine how whole numbers are used to represent data and acquire, store and validate different types of data. 3 Health Units: (Updated to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum and also includes previous 8.4 versions) Influences Unit In this unit, students value diversity and examine how identities are influenced by people and places. Relationship & Puberty Health Unit In this unit, students learn to manage changes and transitions associated with puberty and relationships with others. Wellbeing Unit In this unit, students investigate resources and strategies to seek help about wellbeing and the role of preventive health. Also includes: Australian Curriculum Checklists Term Planners Planner Explanations and Teacher and Learning Strategies What are you waiting for? Save yourself loads of time and stress with this Australian Curriculum aligned Year 6 Ultimate Unit Bundle! →Other than where stated, this product is not editable ← → Please note, this file is zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open.
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Make Australia's three levels of government understandable to students with this sorting activity! | HASS Grade 6 Civics and Citizenship
