Outcomes HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia
HT5-5 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process
HT5-6 uses relevant evidence from sources to support historical narratives, explanations and analyses of the modern world and Australia
HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia
HT5-8 selects and analyses a range of historical sources to locate information relevant to an historical inquiry
HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences
Syllabus Content
An overview of the causes of the wars, why men enlisted and where Australians fought (ACDSEH021, ACDSEH095, ACDSEH024)
locate and sequence the places where Australians fought in both wars
The scope and nature of warfare (ACDSEH095, ACDSEH107)
Students:
outline and sequence the changing scope and nature of warfare from trenches in World War I to the Holocaust and the use of the atomic bombs to end World War II
Significant events and the experiences of Australians at war(ACDSEH108)
using sources, students investigate the following features of each war:
a specific campaign, eg the Western Front 1916 and the New Guinea campaign 1942
a specific event/incident, eg the Battle of Hamel 1918 and the Fall of Singapore 1942
Commemorations and the nature of the ANZAC legend(ACDSEH097)
Students:
explain how and why Australians have commemorated the wars
explain different perspectives on the ANZAC legend