Knowledge and Understanding

Objectives A student develops knowledge and understanding about: the chronology of Australian history since 1901 Australia’s relationship with the rest of the world significant developments in Australia’s political history significant developments in Australia’s social and cultural history the changing nature of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relations in Australian history the changing rights and free-doms of various gender, cultural, social and economic groups.

Outcomes A student: M5.1 - recounts major historical events in chronological order M5.2 - sequences major historical events to show understanding of continuity, change and causation M5.3 - recounts some world events in which Australia has been involved M5.4 - explains the impact of international events on Australia’s history and evaluates Australia’s contribution to world affairs M5.5 - recounts some of the key events and developments in Australian political history M5.6 - explains political events and evaluates their impact on civic life in Australia M5.7 - describes major features of social and cultural life at different times in Australia’s history M5.8 - compares and contrasts the social and cultural experiences of different people at various times M5.9 - recounts some major events in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relations M5.10 - accounts for how and why the nature of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relations has changed M5.11 - identifies various marginalised groups who have struggled for rights and freedoms M5.12 - accounts for how and why the rights and freedoms of various groups in Australian society have changed.

Content
1. Australian Social and Political Life to 1914
2. Australia and World War I
3. Australia between the Wars
4. Australia and World War II
5. Post-war Australia to the 1970s
6. Social and Political Issues from the 1970s to the 1990s
7. Contemporary Australia

Skills

Objectives A student develops skills in: interpretation, analysis and empathy research communication.

Outcomes A student: M5.13 - uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts to answer historical questions with some argument M5.14 - explains the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources in order to deduce their usefulness for the purposes of an inquiry M5.15 - explains different perspectives and historical interpretations about individuals, groups, events and issues M5.16 - locates, selects and organises historical information from a number of different sources, utilising a variety of technological processes to address complex historical problems and issues, with some independence M5.17 - defines the purpose of a historical investigation and plans and conducts appropriate research, with some independence M5.18 - selects and uses appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences, with clear purpose M5.19 - creates well-structured texts using evidence to describe, recount, explain, argue, challenge and discuss increasingly complex problems and issues.

Content
1. Interpretation, analysis and empathy: using historical terms and concepts; using historical; sources; integrating perspectives
2. Research: establishing purpose; collecting information; organising information; evaluating
3. Communication: identifying purpose/audience; selecting appropriate forms; presenting; evaluating