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Events, people and issues in Australian History

    Each of the units of work below can be used as a stand-alone resource in the classroom.
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    Australian History Mysteries

    Draws on materials from a variety of museums, historical collections and historic sites to bring students a rich array of evidence about case studies in Australian history.

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    A walk through 'White Australia' at the National Museum of Australia

    Investigates how National Museum of Australia exhibition displays represent the 'White Australia' issue in Australian History.

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    Fire in Australia: Investigating a natural hazard

    Investigates the complex place of bushfires in Australia, including the impact of bushfires on the natural environment and people's lives.

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    Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Our Textual Heritage

    Letters, advertisements, posters, postcards, print media, invitations, government proclamations and protest songs are some of the many text types represented in this lively and authoritative resource that highlights Australia's textual heritage.

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    Can We 'Drought-proof' Australia?

    Investigates the causes, impacts and management of drought in Australia.

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    Finding Smithy: How should we remember and commemorate Sir Charles Kingsford Smith?

    Examines how Sir Charles Kingsford Smith has been represented in history and asks students to construct their own museum representation of him.

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    Women and Equality as Citizens

    Examines significant movements that have contributed to women's equality as citizens during the 20th century.

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    In Search of Ned Kelly

    Analyses representations of Ned Kelly through a range of evidence.


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