Australian Curriculum - Year 10 History - Popular culture bunting (1945 - today)

This resource is designed to assists students with identifying, sequencing and explaining events which were significant in the popular culture movement from 1945 to today. You may wish to assign each student, pair or small group a flag to work on or alternatively have them select their own. In addition to conducting their own research students may wish to record references, add an image or interesting fact to their flag. Once all flags have been completed you may want to complete a gallery walk to have students complete the summary worksheet or have them present their findings verbally. In addition, this resource can be used as an interactive display to consolidate learning and as an chronological sequencing activity.

Included in this resource:

* 8 decade flags (1950s - the future), blank and scaffolded version for differentiation

* 2 additional flags : Events that shaped the nation and Significant individual.

* 5 bonus worksheets - key events ranking worksheet and summary templates

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Australian Curriculum Year 10 History content descriptors linked to this product:

Historical Knowledge and Understanding:

Overview:

• Developments in technology, public health, longevity and standard of living during the twentieth century, and concern for the environment and sustainability (ACOKFH024)
• Developments in popular culture in post-war Australia and their impact on society, including the introduction of television and rock ’n’ roll (ACDSEH121)

Depth Study: Popular Culture

• The nature of popular culture in Australia at the end of World War II, including music, film and sport (ACDSEH027)

Historical Skills:

• Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places (ACHHS182)
• Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS183)

(Please note this resource is a black and white A4 PDF file)