Contents
Description
A comprehensive look at World War II’s causes, key events and consequences, with a particular focus on the Holocaust, including Nazi persecution, genocide, resistance, survival and remembrance. Students will examine post-war human rights and the significance of the Indigenous Civil Rights Movement in Australia, while developing historical skills, source analysis and research techniques.
Unit Topics
- Analyse World War II’s causes, consequences & its impact on global society.
- Evaluate the impact and significance of the Holocaust
- Explain the role of the UN in global peace keeping
- Evaluate the historical significance of Indigenous civil rights events in Australia.
Skill Development
Chronology, cause and event, historical significance, historical perspective and empathy, research
Possible Assessment Tasks
- Tests
- Source Analysis
- Quizzes
- Timeline Interpretation
- Extended Responses
- Essay
Activities/Camps/Excursions
- Research projects
- Source Analysis
- Case Study
- Map Interpretation
- Creative and historical essay writing
- Timeline creation
- Holocaust museum visit (real or virtual)
Career Options
Historian, teacher, author, politician, lawyer, advocate, activist, journalist, diplomat, police officer and anything else that is supported by understanding peoples’ pasts.
Year 10