Australians – Yesterday and Today – Level 6 Sample Unit

Introduction

In Australians – yesterday and today students compare and contrast the experiences of two immigrant families or individuals to Australia in the post-World War II period and in present times.

As part of a team, they frame research questions to explore the context for particular migrant stories and make links to historical circumstances in their home country and in Australia.

They also reflect on how they work in a team, delegate tasks and manage their time.

Suggested duration: 9 hours

For further information see the Teaching, learning and assessment activities section.

Assessment

This unit provides opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement of elements of Level 6 Standards in Interpersonal Development, The Humanities – History and Communication.

It will also help teachers identify ways in which the Level 6 standards support students to develop facets of employability skills.

For further information see the VELS and employability skills section.

Students are assessed on their ability to:

frame research questions
analyse the links between individual and family stories and historical circumstances
use appropriate historical language and conventions
use a range and variety of sources
work effectively in teams
develop a written presentation.

For further information see the Assessment section.

Acknowledgments

The VCAA acknowledges teachers from Dromana Secondary College, Damascus College and Sovereign Hill who contributed ideas or materials that helped shape this unit.

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