Is Western Civilisation Part Of Your Life Today?
Resource Description
In this unit, students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the civic characteristics of the Australian society in which they live, to understand that these features did not just appear, but have historical origins, dating back at least to Greek and Roman times, but in particular to the development of Britain from the time of Magna Carta
This unit is suitable for Years 7-10 Civics and Citizenship and Years 7-10 History.
In Civics and Citizenship, teachers can use this resource to enrich students’ understanding of the origin and nature of many of the key civic values and institutions Australia has inherited from its Western Civilisation heritage, via Britain, and which have developed locally over time.
In History, teachers can use this resource to complement the themes students are exploring within various Depth Studies, by showing them how they can still be seen in their own communities today.
Contents Included:
4 x Student activities
1 x Teacher overview
1 x Curriculum explainer
1 x Learning outcomes
Year 7 History
The Ancient World. Students examine one of:
- Egypt, Greece, Rome; and
- India, China
Year 8 History
Ancient to the Modern World. Students examine one of:
- Ottoman Empire, Renaissance Italy, Vikings, Medieval Europe;
- Angkor/Khmer Empire, Shogun Japan, Polynesian expansion across the Pacific; and
- Mongol expansion, Black Death, Spanish conquest of Americas [Aztecs, Incas], Indigenous-Colonist contact (NSW only)
Year 9 history
The Making of the Modern World. Students examine one of:
- Industrial Revolution, Progressive ideas and movements, Movement of peoples;
- Asia and the world [China, India, Japan], Making a nation [C19th Australia]; and
- World War 1
Year 10 History
The Modern World and Australia. Students examine one of:
- World War 2;
- Rights and Freedoms 1945-present; and
- Popular Culture, Migration experiences, Environment movement
Years 7-10 Civics and Citizenship
Three strands:
- Government and democracy
- Law and citizens
- Citizenship, diversity and identity