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The Commonwealth Games

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The first recorded games between Empire athletes coincided with the coronation of King George V in 1911.

The Colonies

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Explore how the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, bringing convicts, soldiers, and settlers to Gadigal Country, marked a turning point in Australia’s history that initiated profound changes to the land and its peoples.

The Angkor/Khmer Empire (802–1431)

Module

This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: History for Year 8 students. It adopts an inquiry learning approach that develops students’ skills in investigating Asia-Pacific societies in depth.

The 1967 Referendum

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This resource is aligned with the Australian Curriculum: History for Year 10 students. It engages students with a rich selection of sources and challenges them to draw their own conclusions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ struggle for civil rights in Australia.

The 1916 conscription debate

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Reflect on the deep divisions this referendum imposed and its long-term effects on Australian society

Territory

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The Qing dynasty, sometimes referred to as the Empire of the Great Qing, or the Manchu dynasty, was the last imperial dynasty of China.

Symbols in children's literature

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For students to explore the depiction, representation and meaning of Australian symbols through beloved stories like Blinky Bill and Possum Magic.

Strange creatures

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Explore the excitement and wonder of the First Fleet as they encountered Australia’s unique flora and fauna for the first time. 

Stage performance

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Drama in Australia is celebrated at all levels of skill and involvement. 

Sporting heroes

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Australians make heroes of their most famous sportsmen and women, with the cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, Olympian Cathy Freeman and the racehorse Phar Lap among the most celebrated figures in the Australian sporting scene.

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