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World War II: The Australian Experience

History 10
In this activity series, students will study World War II with a focus on the Australian experience. This includes in depth studies into Events, Battles and Sieges that Australians were a part of on both the European and Pacific Fronts. Additionally, this series contains a study on the changing role of women in Employment and the Defence Force during World War II.
Duration

150 minutes

Learning Goals

Students will learn about:

The events, sieges and battles that Australians were a part of during World War II.

The experiences of Australians during World War II including the different conditions experienced by Australians.

The differences of experiences of Australians on the European Front and the Pacific Front.

The changing role of women in World War II with a focus on employment.

The introduction of women into Defence Force organisations.

What you’ll need

Computer or device with internet connection for research.

Projector, TV or Smartboard for the display of the narrated photo gallery.

Students can complete handouts digitally on their devices or the student handouts can be printed.

Individual computers or devices for research

Year level

Year 10

Subjects

History

Cross Curriculum Priority

done Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

done Sustainability

done Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia

General capabilities

done Literacy

done Numeracy

done ICT Capability

done Critical and Creative Thinking

done Personal and Social Capability

done Ethical Understanding

done Intercultural Understanding

ACDSEH024

Overview of the causes and course of World War II.

ACDSEH108

Experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore).

ACDSEH109

The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women.

ACHHS186

Identify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods.

ACHHS188

Process and synthesise information from a range of sources for use as evidence in an historical argument.

ACHHS189

Evaluate the reliability and usefulness of primary and secondary sources.

Activities

Events, Sieges and Battles

Australians contributed to many significant Events, Battles and Sieges throughout World War II on both the European and Pacific Fronts. This research activity explores some of these with a focus on the Australian experience.

The Role of Women in WWII

Prior to World War II, the role of women in the Defence Force and Employment was limited by your social class. This research activity explores the changing role of women throughout World War II.