The 1967 Referendum - Level 5 Sample Unit
Introduction
The 1967 Referendum was a significant milestone in the progress towards equal
rights for Indigenous Australians. It holds great symbolic importance for
Indigenous Australians. In the campaign for the referendum, Victorians played
a significant role.
In The 1967 Referendum, students evaluate the significance of the 1967
Referendum by:
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reflecting on the civil, political and social rights enjoyed by citizens in a
democracy
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analysing democratic values, including freedom, equality and respect
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examining the Referendum’s historical, social and political context
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understanding the importance of referendums as a process of constitutional
change
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analysing a range of primary sources, including photographs, speeches, songs,
slogans, pamphlets and statistical data
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developing strategies in brainstorming, questioning and note-making
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researching and presenting a point of view on a significant issue
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understanding the importance of context, audience and purpose in presenting a
point of view.
This resource will be supplemented by other online materials developed in
collaboration with the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated
(VAEAI).
The VCAA acknowledges the support of Social Education Victoria (SEV) and the
History Teachers Association of Victoria (HTAV) in the planning of this unit.
The VCAA also acknowledges the contribution of Sue Gordon.
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