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3/4GB have been learning about Australia Day. We watched a video of people reflecting on what Australia Day means to them. You can watch the video
Via Maree Whiteley
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Catherine Smyth
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April 1, 2013 8:41 PM
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Via Maree Whiteley
Catherine Smyth's insight:
Primary students reflect on what Australia Day means to them.
What does Australia Day mean to you? Responses from the great resources on the Together for Humanity website.
More great responses from primary students after watching the Together for Humanity teacher resource videos.
What is Australia Day?
Reflection is a powerful factor in learning.
Don't underestimate the importance of historical language in developing historical understanding. Provide opportunities for students to expand their historical vocaulary and to use language for a variety of purposes.
Young students need explicit instructions for when and how to use conventions of language.
Husbands (1996) identifies different types of historical language including:
1. The language of the past (e.g. British colonisation, original inhabitants, convict, First Fleet, monarchy, revolution, Terra Nullius)
2. The language of historical time (century, period, modern, decade)
3. The language of historical processes (cause, chronology, similarity, difference, perspective)
4. The language of historical description and analysis (revolution, monarchy, democracy)
Use 'Word Walls' or word charts to help students keep track of information and terminology that is used in a Unit of Work and keep adding new words.