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| Examine social and cultural change in Australia between World War I and World War II. Visit places of recreation, technology, industry and war-time activity and gather information about economic expansion in Australia between the wars. Consider the changes occurring in Australian environments – both built and natural – during this period. |
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| The 1920s saw the opening of palatial cinemas in the capital cities of Australia, as the nation continued to grow. Look at the heritage of the Ritz Cinema and Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator and collect evidence about urban expansion between the wars. Consider changing approaches to town planning and architectural design during this period. |
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| World War I claimed 60 000 Australian lives. At the onset of World War II, Australia followed Great Britain and declared war on Germany. The first Allied shot was fired from Fort Nepean, Victoria at a retreating German ship. Examine the heritage of the Grace Building and Cowra Prisoner of War Camp and collect evidence about the impact of World War II on Australian soil. |
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| The nation-building of the 1920s saw Australia’s natural resources become a key source of the growing economy. Economic fluctuations and the growth of unionism, however, gave rise to turbulent relationships between workers and employers. Investigate the heritage of Richmond Main Colliery and Glennifer Brae and collect evidence about the effects of economic expansion and collapse during this period. |
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| Investigate the involvement of economic groups in some significant developments in Australia between 1918 and 1939. What did Australians of different economic backgrounds contribute to urban growth, architectural and technological innovation, popular culture, Australian defence, union activism and changes in work conditions and entitlements? |
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| Learn about the meanings attached to popular culture and the escalation of global cultural trends. Consider some strategies for ensuring that aspects of popular culture are preserved. Bernie Howitt provides ideas for using rock and roll music to teach about events and developments in Australian history. |
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| Read about an approach to assessment that promotes the involvement of students in developing the sequence of learning activities. Examine some formative assessment tasks that provide a context for student participation in community issues. |
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