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Free for SubscribersResource: Afghan Cameleers in Australia
$5.00This resource, part of our ‘Migrants’ series, examines the history and contributions of ‘Afghan’ cameleers in Australia.
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Resource: Australia’s Secret Ballot
$3.00Australia made a huge contribution to democracy worldwide by developing a secret ballot system that ensured the privacy and security of all voters and their votes. This resource gives a historical overview of the development of this system in Australia, and its use internationally.
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Resource: Australian Constitution
$4.00Part of our Federation series, this resource provides a brief overview of the Australian Constitution, how it was formulated and the role it played in Federation. The history of the constitution and significant amendments are covered. People who played a significant role in the development of the constitution, such as Samuel Griffith and Andrew Inglis Clark, are also mentioned.
The resource is aligned with the Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and HASS curricula for Year 6.
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Resource: Barcaldine Shearers’ Strike
$3.00The Shearers’ Strike of 1891 in Queensland, and the associated march in Barcaldine in May of that year, became important historical events.
The resource is aimed at students in Year 5, but can also be used for students in other year levels looking at Queensland history, Australian democracy or aspects of the Australian Curriculum for History, Civics and Citizenship and HASS.
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Resource: Bush Poets
$10.00This resource examines the role of the Bush Poets in the development of an uniquely Australian identity at the end of the colonial period in the 19th century.
The resource is aimed at students in Year 5, but can also be used for students in other year levels looking at Australian colonial or Federation history, Australian literature and identity or aspects of the Australian Curriculum for History, Civics and Citizenship, HASS and English.
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Resource: Chinese People in Australia
$6.00This resource traces the history of Chinese immigrants to Australia, from the First Fleet to the modern era.
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Resource: Desert Peoples in Australia
$4.00Aboriginal people have lived in the Australian desert for thousands of years. This resource examines some of the ways of life that these groups have developed to cope with the harsh environments in which they live.
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Resource: Edmund Barton
$4.00The first Prime Minister of Australia, Edmund Barton is one of the most significant people with respect to Australian Federation. Part of our Federation series, this resource examines his life and work, with particular reference to his work on Australian Federation and his role as Australia’s first Prime Minister and later one of the founding justices of the High Court.
This resource is aligned with Australian History, Civics and Citizenship and HASS for Year 6.
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Resource: Environmental Issues
$0.00There are many issues which can become the focus of political campaigns. This resource describes some examples of environmental issues (and slogans), which are either in the news, or often raised as areas of concern.
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Resource: Eureka Stockade
$4.00The Eureka Stockade (and associated rebellion) is sometimes regarded as a fundamental step in the development of Australian democracy.
The resource aligns with Australian Curriculum History, Civics and Citizenship and HASS for years 5 and 6.
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Resource: Greek People in Australia
$4.00This resource, part of our ‘Migrants’ series, traces the history of Greek people in Australia.
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Resource: Indian People in Australia
$4.00This resource, part of our ‘Migrants’ series, examines the history and contributions of Indian people in Australia, through time.
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Resource: Irish in Australia
$5.00This resource, part of our ‘Migrants’ series examines the history and contributions of Irish people in Australia through time.
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Resource: Italians in Australia
$5.00This resource, part of our ‘Migrants’ series, traces the history of Italian people in Australia.
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Resource: Modern Australian Democracy
$3.00A brief overview of the way democracy supports our system of government in Australia.
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Resource: My Ancestry
$5.00Humans have spent many thousands of years travelling around the world. No matter where we live, we all have connections to many parts of the world. This resource guides students through the process of starting to examine their own ancestry and heritage.
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