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Mapping the Defence of Darwin Experience Education Resources to the Australian

Curriculum

Lower Primary

Name of Education Resource/Activity

Type of Activity Relationship to the Australian CurriculumHistorical Knowledge

Character Inquiry and Poster Activity

Worksheet plus The history of building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and wh(ACHHK0

Character Diary Worksheet plus The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and whit it reveals about the past (ACHHK044The role that people from diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community (ACHHK062)

Defence of Darwin Experience Education Resources to the Australian

Relationship to the Australian Curriculum Historical Knowledge

Relationship to the Australian Curriculum Historical Understandings

Relationship to the Australian CurriculumHistorical Skills

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past (ACHHK044)

Significance Historical questions and research(ACHHS049)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050)Explanation and communication(ACHHS054)

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and whit it reveals about the past ACHHK044)

The role that people from diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community (ACHHK062)

Sources Cause and effect Perspectives Empathy Significance

Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050ACHHS068Perspectivesinterpretation (ACHHS052)Explanation and communication

Defence of Darwin Experience Education Resources to the Australian

Relationship to the Australian Curriculum Historical Skills

Relationship to the Australian Curriculum General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum Priorities

Historical questions and research (ACHHS049) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050) Explanation and

mmunication (ACHHS054)

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking

Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050, ACHHS068) Perspectives and interpretation (ACHHS052) Explanation and communication




A Darwin and World War II Word Search

Worksheet The history of a building, site or part environment in the local community and wha(ACHHK044)

World War II Objects

Worksheet plus The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past (ACHHK044)

Then and now: Darwin city

Worksheet plus The history of a building, site or part of the natural

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(ACHHS053, ACHHS054ACHHS070

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community

what it reveals about the past (ACHHK044)

Cause and effect Perspectives Empathy Significance

Historical questions and research (ACHHS049)Perspectives and interpretation (ACHHS052)

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past (ACHHK044)

Continuity and change Cause and effect Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS048)Historical questions and research (ACHHS049)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050, ACHHS051)Explanation and communication (ACHHS054)

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural

Sources Continuity and

Chronology, terms and concepts

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ACHHS053, ACHHS054, ACHHS070) Historical questions and research (ACHHS049) Perspectives and interpretation (ACHHS052)

Literacy Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS048) Historical questions and research (ACHHS049) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050, ACHHS051) Explanation and communication (ACHHS054)

Literacy Numeracy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Intercultural understanding


Literacy Numeracy



streetscapes environment in the local community and wha(ACHHK044)The importance today of an historical site of cultural or spiritual significance; for example, a community building, a landmark, a war memorial (ACHHK045)ONE important example of change and ONE important example of continuity over time in the local community, region, state or territory; for example, in relation to the areas of transport, work, education, natural and built environments, entertainment, daily life (ACHHK061)

Top End Historical Locations Word Puzzle

Worksheet The history of a building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and wha(ACHHK044





environment in the local community what it reveals about the past

(ACHHK044) The importance today of an historical site of cultural or spiritual significance; for example, a community building, a landmark, a war memorial (ACHHK045) ONE important example of change and ONE important example of ontinuity over time in the local

community, region, state or territory; for example, in relation to the areas of transport, work, education, natural and built environments, entertainment, daily life (ACHHK061)

change Cause and effect Significance

(ACHHS048)Historical questions and research (ACHHS049)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050, ACHHS051, ACHHS068)Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)


what it reveals about the past (ACHHK044)

Continuity and change Significance

Historical questions and research (ACHHS049)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050)Explanation and




(ACHHS048) Historical questions and research (ACHHS049) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050, ACHHS051, ACHHS068) Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)

ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding

Historical questions and research (ACHHS049) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050) Explanation and

Literacy Numeracy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking



Researching Family History

Worksheet plus The history of a building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and wha(ACHHK044)The role that people from diverse backgrounds have played in the development and chlocal community (ACHHK062)





communication (ACHHS054)


what it reveals about the past (ACHHK044) The role that people from diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community (ACHHK062)

Sources Continuity and change Perspectives Empathy Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS048, ACHHS066)Historical questions and research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050, ACHHS051, ACHHS068)Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS069)Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)




communication (ACHHS054) Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS048, ACHHS066) Historical questions and research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050, HHS051,

ACHHS068) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS069) Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)

Literacy Numeracy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



War Artist for a Day Worksheet plus The history of a building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and wha(ACHHK044)Days and wcommemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems (ACHHK063)

Learning About War Through Art

Worksheet plus The history of a building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and wha(ACHHK044)The role that people from diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community (ACHHK062)






what it reveals about the past (ACHHK044) Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems (ACHHK063)

Sources Perspectives Empathy Significance

Historical questions and research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050, ACHHS068)Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS069)Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)




Historical questand research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050, ACHHS068)Perspectives and




Historical questions and research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050, ACHHS068) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS069) Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia

Historical questions and research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050, ACHHS068) Perspectives and

Literacy Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability



Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Austr(including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems (ACHHK063)

Historical Plays Worksheet plus The history of a building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and wha(ACHHK044)The role that people from diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community (ACHHK062)





Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems (ACHHK063)

interpretations (ACHHS069)Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)


what it reveals about the past (ACHHK044) The role that people from diverse backgrounds have played in the

elopment and character of the local community (ACHHK062)

Sources Cause and effect Continuity and change Perspectives Empathy Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS047, ACHHS065)Historical questions and research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067)Analysis asources (ACHHS050, ACHHS068)Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS052,




interpretations (ACHHS069) Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS047, ACHHS065) Historical questions and research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050, ACHHS068) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS052,

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



Asking Questions Worksheet plus The history of a building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and wha(ACHHK044)The role that people from diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community (ACHHK062)





ACHHS069)Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)



Sources Empathy Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS066)Historical questionsand research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS050, ACHHS068)Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)




ACHHS069) Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS066) Historical questions and research (ACHHS049, ACHHS067) Analysis and use of

(ACHHS050, ACHHS068) Explanation and communication (ACHHS054, ACHHS071)


Upper Primary



Investigative Inquiry: Why was Darwin bombed? What was happening in the lead up to World War II?

Investigative inquiry

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)

Investigative Inquiry: Why was Darwin bombed? What was Darwin like before World War II?


Experiences of Austraand citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)





Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal

ople and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)

Sources Continuity and change Perspectives

Historical questions and research (ACHHS119)Analysis and use of sources(ACHHS121) Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)


Sources Continuity and change Perspectives

Historical questions and research (ACHHS119)Analysis and use of sources(ACHHS121) Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)


Relationship to the Australian Curriculum


Historical questions and research (ACHHS119) Analysis and use of sources

Literacy ICT Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

Historical questions and research (ACHHS119)

nd use of sources

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures



Investigative Inquiry: Why was Darwin bombed? What does the timeline of Japanese expansion tell us about Japanese military strategy?


Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migchildren (ACHHK114)

A Projective Investigation: Darwin’s Coastal Defences (Note that this resource has investigations that can also be mapped to the Science and Mathematics Curriculum. Further

Projective investigation

None specific






Sources Perspectives Cause and effect Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS11Analysis and use of sources(ACHHS121) Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)

None specific Sources Cause and effect Perspectives Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS117, ACHHS118)Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120)Analysis and use of sources(ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)




Chronology, terms and (ACHHS117)

Analysis and use of sources

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia

Chronology, terms and

(ACHHS117, ACHHS118) ical questions and

(ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122) Perspectives and

Literacy Numeracy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



details are found at the rear of the resource) A Projective Investigation: Darwin’s Air Defences (Note that this resource has investigations that can also be mapped to the Science and Mathematics Curriculum. Further details are found at the rear of the resource)


None specific

Investigative Inquiry: The Bombing of Darwin People and places

Investigative Inquiry

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders,





Explanation and communication (ACHHS124, ACHHS125)

None specific Sources Cause and effect Perspectives Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS117, ACHHS118)Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120)Analysis and use of sources(ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123) Explanation and communication (ACHHS124, ACHHS125)


Sources Cause and effect Perspectives Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS117, ACHHS118) Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources




(ACHHS124, ACHHS125) Chronology, terms and

ACHHS118) Historical questions and

ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources

ACHHS122) pectives and

ACHHS125)


, terms and concepts (ACHHS117,

l questions and arch (ACHHS119,

s and use of sources

Literacy Numeracy Critical and creative thinking ICT capability Critical and creative thinking



migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)Stories of groups of people who migrated to AustrONE Asian country) and the reasons they migrated, such as World War II and Australian migration programs since the war (ACHHK115)The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders anmigrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)





migrants, women and children (ACHHK114) Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia (including from ONE Asian country) and the reasons they migrated, such as World War II and Australian migration programs since the war (ACHHK115) The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

(ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)Explanation and communication (ACHHS124, ACHHS125)




ACHHS122) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)

ACHHS125)

Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



Investigative Inquiry: What was Australia’s response to and after the bombing of Darwin? War, media and migration

Investigative Inquiry

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)Stories of groups of people who migAustralia (including from ONE Asian country) and the reasons they migrated, such as World War II and Australian migration programs since the war (ACHHK115)

A Darwin and World War II Word Search

Worksheet plus Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and





Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114) Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia (including from ONE Asian country) and the reasons they migrated, such as World War II and Australian migration programs since the war (ACHHK115)

Sources Continuity and change Cause and effect Perspectives Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS118)Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, ncluding the status and

Cause and effect Perspectives Significance

Historical questions and research (ACHHS0119)Perspectives and interpretation (ACHHS123)




s and concepts (ACHHS118) Historical questions and research (ACHHS119,

Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)


Historical questions and research (ACHHS0119) Perspectives and interpretation (ACHHS123)

Literacy Critical and creative thinking Intercultural



rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the developmAustralian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

A Day in the Life of a Serviceman

Research and presentation

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Isla





rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114) The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)



Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS118)Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)




understanding

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS118) Historical questions and research (ACHHS119,

Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)

Literacy Numeracy ICT capability, Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding



migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, educatioarts, sport (ACHHK116)

Letters in Wartime Research and narrative






migrants, women and children (ACHHK114) The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)Explanation and communication (ACHHS124, ACHHS125)


Sources Cause and effect Empathy Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS118)Historical questions and research (ACHHS120)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Explanation and communication (ACHHS124, ACHHS125)




pectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)

(ACHHS124, ACHHS125)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS118) Historical questions and research (ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)





Researching History Interviews

Research and interview

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116

Sequencing Historical Events


Experiences of Australi





Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114) The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

Sources Cause and effect Perspectives Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS117)Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)

Experiences of Australian democracy

Sources Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS117,





Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS123)

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture


Literacy ICT capability



and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islandermigrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

Then and Now: Darwin City Streetscapes


Experiences of Australiand citizenship, including the status and





and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114) The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

ACHHS118) Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and

Sources Continuity and change Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS117, ACHHS118) Historical questions and




Historical questions and (ACHHS119,


Critical and creative thinking


uestions and




rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islandermigrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

What can War Memorials/Monuments Tell Us?

Excursion and research

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres





rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114) The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres


Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS117, ACHHS118) Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120)




research (ACHHS119,



l questions and research (ACHHS119,




Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114)The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

What’s in a Name?

Research The contribution of indivincluding Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for





Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (ACHHK114) The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Explanation and communication (ACHHS124, ACHHS125)

The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for


Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS117, ACHHS118) Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)






, terms and concepts (ACHHS117,

Historical questions and research (ACHHS119,





example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

World War II Crossword Puzzle

Worksheet None specific

World War II Objects

Research and excursion

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, women and children (A





example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport (ACHHK116)

Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)

None specific Sources Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS118)Historical questions and research (ACHHS120)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)


Sources Continuity and change Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS118)Historical questions and research (ACHHS119, ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)Explanation and communication (ACHHS125)




Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS118) Historical questions and research (ACHHS120) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS121, ACHHS122)




Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture

Middle Years


Type of Activity Relationship to the Australian CurriculumHistorical Knowl

Investigative Inquiry: Why was Darwin bombed? The Strategic Role of Darwin in the Defence of Australia Investigate the historic links between Northern Australia and Asia Describe the population of Darwin before World War II What was Darwin like before World War II?

Investigative inquiry The experiences of nonAustralia prior to the 1900s (such as the Japanese, Chinese, South Sea Islanders, Afghans) (ACDSEH089)

Living and working conditions in Australia around the turn oftwentieth century (that is

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024)





The experiences of non-Europeans in Australia prior to the 1900s (such as the Japanese, Chinese, South Sea Islanders, Afghans) (ACDSEH089)

Living and working conditions in Australia around the turn of the twentieth century (that is 1900) (ACDSEH090)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024)

Evidence Continuity and Change Perspectives Empathy Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS164, ACHHS165, ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS168, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS170, ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretation (ACHHS172, ACHHS173, ACHHS190, ACHHS191)


Relationship to the

Historical Skills



Historical questions

search (ACHHS168,

Analysis and use of

(ACHHS170,

Perspectives and interpretation (ACHHS172,

Literacy Numeracy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



Investigative Inquiry: Why was Darwin bombed? Investigate the role of Darwin in Australia’s military capability in the lead up to World War II. A Projective Investigation: Darwin’s Air Defences (Note that this resource has investigations that


An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024)An examination of siWorld War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107)The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government contro





Explanation and communication (ACHHS174, ACHHS175, ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024) An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (ACDSEH109)

Evidence Cause and effect Perspectives Significance Contestability

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186, ACHHS187) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS191)Explanation and communication (ACHHS192,


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


Explanation and communication (ACHHS174,



Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188)

ctives and interpretations (ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192,




can also be mapped to the Science and Mathematics Curriculum. Further details are found at the rear of the resource)

Investigative Inquiry: Why was Darwin bombed? Investigate the role of Darwin in Australia’s military capability in the lead up to World War II. A Projective Investigation: Darwin’s Coastal Defences (Note that this resource has


An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024)An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH10The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government





ACHHS193)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024) An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government


Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186, ACHHS187) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS191)Explanation and communication


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


terms and concepts (ACHHS182,


Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS191) Explanation and communication




investigations that can also be mapped to the Science and Mathematics Curriculum. Further details are found at the rear of the resource)

controls (ACDSEH109)

Investigative Inquiry: Why was Darwin bombed? What does the timeline of the Japanese expansion tell us about Japanese military strategy?

Investigative inquiry An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACHDEH024)





controls (ACDSEH109) (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACHDEH024)


Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


(ACHHS192,



Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190,

Explanation and

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



Investigative Inquiry: Why was Darwin bombed? Was Australia part of Japan’s strategy or its defensive field?

Investigative inquiry An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACHDEH024)





communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACHDEH024)


Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


communication (ACHHS192,



Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190,

Explanation and

mmunication (ACHHS192,

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



Investigative Inquiry: The Bombing of Darwin People and Places

Investigative Inquiry The impactWar II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Investigative Inquiry: The Bombing of Darwin Darwin’s Wartime

Investigative Inquiry, discussion, presentation, interview

The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing





The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Evidence Continuity and change Cause and effect Perspectives

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190)Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing

Evidence Continuity and change Cause and effect Perspectives,

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questio


Relationship to the

Historical Skills




Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190) Explanation and

cation (ACHHS192,

Literacy Numeracy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia


Historical questions

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social



Evacuees Evacuation Experiences

roles of women and use ofcontrols (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Investigative Inquiry: The Bombing of Darwin Headlines ‘42

Investigative Inquiry, presentation, discussion

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024)An examination of significant events of World War II, including





roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Empathy Significance

and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024) An examination of significant events of World War II, including

Evidence Cause and effect Perspectives Empathy Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS183)Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185,


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


and research (ACHHS184,

Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187,

ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190,


capability Ethical behaviour Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia


Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Intercultural



the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107)The impact of World War II, wiemphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Investigative Inquiry: The Bombing of Darwin Strategies of War

Investigative Inquiry and presentation

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024)An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use





the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024) An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use

Evidence Cause and effect Perspectives Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185,


Relationship to the

Historical Skills




Explanation and

tion (ACHHS192,

understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Intercultural understanding



of the atomi(ACDSEH107)

Investigative Inquiry: What was Australia’s Response to the Bombing of Darwin? What Have Been Some of its Longer Term Effects? War and the Media


An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024)The experienceAustralians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore)





of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107)

ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS191)Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024) The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore)


Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187,


Relationship to the

Historical Skills



ACHHS189) ctives and

interpretations (ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192,

Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia




Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Ethical behaviour, Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander



(ACDSEH108)An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107)ThWar II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Investigative Inquiry: What was Australia’s Response to the Bombing of Darwin?

Investigative Inquiry and discussion

The experiences of Australians dWorld War II (such as Prisoners of War





(ACDSEH108) An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War

Evidence Cause and effect Perspectives Empathy

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183)


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations

0,


histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia





What Have Been Some of its Longer Term Effects? People in War

(POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore) (ACDSEH108)The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of warcontrols (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Investigative Inquiry: What was Australia’s Response to the Bombing of Darwin? What Have Been Some of its Longer


An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACD





(POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore) (ACDSEH108) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Significance Contestability

Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107)

Evidence Continuity and change Cause and effect Perspectives Empathy

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


Historical questions rch

(ACHHS184,




Personal and social capability Ethical behaviour, Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture


Historical questions and research

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability



Term Effects?

What role did the Governments of Australia, Britain and America play in the Defence of Darwin?


Investigative Inquiry: What was Australia’s Response to the Bombing of Darwin? What Have Been Some of its Longer Term Effects?

Investigative Inquiry and discussion

The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime governmcontrols (conscription,







(ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription,

Evidence Continuity and change Cause and effect Significance Contestability

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185,


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


(ACHHS184,


189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190,


Ethical behaviour, Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



84,

Literacy Numeracy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Intercultural



Defending the Top End in the 21st Century Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia Darwin now and then

manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Photographic and Artistic Representations of War Art and War

Research, presentation and narrative

An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107)The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War





manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107) The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War


Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of


Relationship to the

Historical Skills





understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



Analysis and use of

Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander



(POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapo(ACDSEH108)The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Sharing Memories of the Bombing of Darwin An Investigative Scrapbook


An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024)An examination of significant events of





(POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore) (ACDSEH108) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)

An overview of the causes and course of World War II (ACDSEH024) An examination of significant events of

Evidence Continuity and change Cause and effect Perspectives Empathy

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


sources (ACHHS187,

ACHHS189) Perspectives and

retations (ACHHS190,


histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



Literacy Numeracy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social



World War the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107)The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore) (ACDSEH108)The impact of World War II, with a paremphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)





World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107) The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore) (ACDSEH108) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)


(ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)


Relationship to the

Historical Skills


(ACHHS184,


ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations

90,


capability Ethical behaviour Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



War Art Research, discussion and presentation

An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107)The experiences of Australians duringWorld War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore) (ACDSEH108)The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and





An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb (ACDSEH107) The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Battle of Britain, Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore) (ACDSEH108) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and

Evidence Cause and effect Perspectives Empathy Significance Contestability

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS182, ACHHS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS184, ACHHS185, ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS187, ACHHS188, ACHHS189) Perspectives and interpretations (ACHHS190, ACHHS191) Explanation and communication (ACHHS192, ACHHS193)


Relationship to the

Historical Skills




CHHS184,




Literacy ICT capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Ethical behaviour Intercultural understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia



censorship) (ACDSEH109)

What’s in a Name?

Research and a worksheet

The impact of World War II, with a paemphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)





censorship) (ACDSEH109) The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing and censorship) (ACDSEH109)

Evidence Significance

Chronology, terms and concepts (ACHHS183)Historical questions and research (ACHHS186)Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Explanation and communication (ACHHS193)


Relationship to the

Historical Skills



HS183) Historical questions and research (ACHHS186) Analysis and use of sources (ACHHS188) Explanation and communication (ACHHS193)


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