We are Australian IDENTITY and VALUES

 

 Introduction:

Australia is a country of diverse cultures, images and people. Through its history many significant events and the people involved in those events have shaped the way we see ourselves as a nation. We call this our national identity.

Through this unit of work you will have the opportunity to investigate some of the people, events, cultural influences and images of our country which will help you to develop your own understanding of what makes Australia and Australians unique and special.

Task:

Congratulations! You and a friend have been selected to represent Australia on an international exchange student program. You are required to make a five minute presentation to your host school, on the topic "We are Australian". What is it that makes us unique?

Your presentation needs to include: images of Australia, significant events, famous Australians and cultural influences that have shaped our Nation.

Your presentation would be greatly enhanced by presenting it in the form of a slide show produced within: KIDPIX, CLARIS WORKS, HYPERSTUDIO or POWERPOINT.

Step 1

Print out the SUMMARY SHEET or download this Word version to print out or use on your computer.

Step 2

Working with a friend complete the summary sheet by choosing three images, three significant events, three famous people and three cultural influences from the links provided. Your research can be done by using the links provided or by using library reference books or CD-ROM encyclopaedias.

Step 3

Using the information you have gathered prepare your five minute presentation. Remember to include pictures and you can make use of a slideshow to present your work.
Your work will be evaluated on:

1. your interpretation and understanding of "We are Australian" - ie who are we? what makes us different? why?
2. the quality of the information you have gathered
3. the quality of your presentation ie your talk, slideshow or whatever