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Shaping our Nation weblinks


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Australia Day
http://www.australiaday.org.au/experience/
Find out about Australia Day – the history, symbols and celebrations of the nation.
Big Ideas Book page/s: 4–12
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


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Federation in Australia
http://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


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Stolen Generations – Koorie Heritage Trust
http://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
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
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
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


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Belongings – Migration Heritage Centre
http://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


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War and Identity – ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee (QLD) Inc
http://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
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 Beyond

Australian Poems, Stories and e-Books – ALLdownunder.com
http://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
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-ROM

Australian Government – Department of Immigration and Citizenship
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/resources/students/
A site with interactive games to help students learn facts about Australian citizenship.
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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.
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