Civil Rights Australian History Aboriginal 1920s to 1967 Guided reading, slides

This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for Aboriginal fight for equality in Australia from the 1920s to the landmark 1967 Referendum and Indigenous rights and equality. Perfectly tailored for your Australian History programs, this resource is designed to engage both middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students, providing a thorough exploration of the Indigenous activism and challenges faced during this transformative era.

Students will delve into topics such as:

• The formation and impact of advocacy groups like the Australian Aborigines' League and the Aborigines Progressive Association in the 1920s.
• The significance of the 1938 Day of Mourning and its implications for Indigenous rights.
• The monumental 1946 Pilbara Strike and its role in highlighting Indigenous land rights and working conditions.
• The rise of influential bodies like FCAATSI in the 1950s and their contributions to the Indigenous rights movement.
• The groundbreaking 1965 Freedom Ride and its role in exposing racial segregation and discrimination.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Digital Version
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Australian Curriculum links;

• The US civil rights movement and its influence on Australia ACDSEH105
• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
• Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
• The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading is a powerful tool for literacy and comprehension in history class. This method enriches students' understanding, promotes critical thinking, and hones their ability to extract and synthesize vital information from texts. Through group discussions and diverse source exposure, guided reading encourages active participation, broadens vocabulary, and refines reading fluency. Boost your students’ literacy skills as they delve into an event that profoundly influenced the discourse on Indigenous rights in Australia!

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