The move to Federation

Key figures and events that led to Australia’s Federation, including British and American influences on Australia’s system of law and government. (ACHHK113)

• sequence key figures and events and explain their significance in the development of Australian democracy, eg Sir Henry Parkes, Edmund Barton, Louisa Lawson, Vida Goldstein

The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport. (ACHHK116)

Comprehension: Chronology, terms and concepts

• sequence historical people and events. (ACHHS098, ACHHS117)
• use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS099, ACHHS118)

Use of sources

• locate information related to inquiry questions in a range of sources. (ACHHS102, ACHHS121)
• compare information from a range of sources. (ACHHS103, ACHHS122)

Perspectives and interpretations

• identify points of view in the past and present (ACHHS104, ACHHS123)

Research

• identify questions to inform an historical inquiry (ACHHS100, ACHHS119)
• identify and locate a range of relevant sources to support an historical inquiry (ACHHS101, ACHHS120)

Explanation and communication

• develop texts, particularly narratives and descriptions, which incorporate source materials (ACHHS105, ACHHS124)
• use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS106, ACHHS125)

Continuity and change

• aspects of both continuity and change in Australian society over time

Perspectives

• different point of view in the past and present

Learning across the curriculum

• Civics and citizenship
• Literacy

Why and how did Australia become a nation?