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Australia Day http://www.australiaday.com.au/ Learn about Australia Day festivities, the day's history and significance to Indigenous Australians. Big Ideas Book page/s: 4–12 |
Pacing Text 1Federation in Australiahttp://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/federation.htm Read about the history of Australia's Federation and how the colonies became one nation. Big Ideas Book page/s: 20–21 |
Pacing Text 2Stolen Generations – Koorie Heritage Trusthttp://www.abc.net.au/missionvoices/stolen_generations/default.htm Learn more about the stolen generations including stories of Indigenous Australians personal experiences. Big Ideas Book page/s: 28–37 |
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Racism. No Way. Fact Sheets: The Stolen Generations http://www.racismnoway.com.au/classroom/factsheets/52.html A fact sheet that explains who the stolen generations are and the emotional effects of their experiences. Big Ideas Book page/s: 28–37 |
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Kutcha Edwards http://www.kutcha-edwards.com/ Find out about Kutcha Edwards – his music, beliefs and his Indigenous heritage. Big Ideas Book page/s: 28–37 |
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The Apology – ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/apology/ Read about Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's formal apology to the stolen generations delivered on 13 February 2008. Big Ideas Book page/s: 28–37 |
Pacing Text 3Belongings – Migration Heritage Centrehttp://www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/belongings/ The Belongings website explains Australia's migrant history and contains stories of post-Second World War migrants and their journey to Australia. Big Ideas Book page/s: 38–57 |
Pacing Text 4War and Identity – ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee (QLD) Inchttp://www.warandidentity.com.au/default.asp Explore Australia's war history and legacy. There are many resources to look at, including a variety of interactive activities. Big Ideas Book page/s: 58–69 |
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Australian War Memorial http://www.awm.gov.au/kidshq/ An interactive website with educational games and activities about Australians at war. You will be asked to create a login to navigate the site. Big Ideas Book page/s: 58–69 |
Going BeyondAustralian Poems, Stories and e-Books – ALLdownunder.comhttp://www.alldownunder.com/oz-v/index-past.html Read a variety of famous Australian poems and stories, and about the authors who wrote them. Big Ideas Book page/s: 70–80 |
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Australian Songs – ALLdownunder.com http://www.alldownunder.com/oz-u/songs/index.html Read the lyrics of some of Australia's famous songs, including the complete version of the national anthem. Big Ideas Book page/s: 70–80 |
Big Ideas Book CD-ROMAustralian Government – Department of Immigration and Citizenshiphttp://www.citizenship.gov.au/resources/students/ A site with interactive games to help students learn facts about Australian citizenship. Scene Setter Information Text |
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Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission http://www.humanrights.gov.au/education/index.html Find out about human rights and why they are an important part of our society. Pacing Text 2 Information Text |