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Unit Overview
Australia’s involvement in World War I has been regarded by many as a defining event in our history. In this unit, students will look at the nature and causes of World War I and II and the reasons why Australian men enlisted. The unit focuses strongly on Australia’s involvement including the places where they fought and the impact both wars had on Australian society. Through a focus of sources and other evidence, students will look at the life and perspectives of ANZAC soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign in World War I and the Battle of Kokoda in World War II. Students will also discuss the significance of the wars to Australia and how it is commemorated today.
Duration: 14 weeks
Key Inquiry Questions:
What were the causes of the wars?
What were the reasons why men enlisted?
Where were the places that Australians fought?
What was the scope and nature of warfare in both wars?
What were the significant events and experiences of Australians during the war?
How did the wars impact Australia?
How significant were the wars to Australia?
What is the nature of the ANZAC legend and how is it commemorated?
Syllabus
Outcomes
A student:
explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia
explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia
identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process
explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia
applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences
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