Free 10th Grade Introduction To Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Civil Rights Movement Lesson Plan (History)

Topic: Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Civil Rights Movement

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the significance of the actions of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples in influencing the course of Australian history and society.

Materials

• Images of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples and their cultural heritage
• Textual material on the civil rights movement in Australia (optional)##
• Whiteboard and markers

Warm-up

• Ask students if they are familiar with the concept of civil rights.
• Ask them to list any civil rights movements they are aware of, either in their own country or elsewhere.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the topic of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Civil Rights Movement in Australia.
• Explain that the movement was a series of actions and protests by aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples aimed at achieving equal rights and recognition in Australian society.
• Provide background information on the history of colonization and dispossession of indigenous peoples in Australia.
• Discuss the key figures and events of the civil rights movement, including Charles Perkins, the 1967 referendum, and the establishment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission.
• Use handouts and visual aids to help explain the concepts and events.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Give each group a specific event or action from the civil rights movement to research.
• Have the groups use the background information and resources provided to identify the key participants, goals, and consequences of the event or action.
• Have each group present their findings to the class.
• As a class, discuss the common themes and patterns in the actions and protests of the civil rights movement.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one individual or group from the civil rights movement to research in more detail.
• Have students write a short essay on the chosen individual or group, including their role in the civil rights movement and their legacy today.

Closure

• Review the key points of the lesson and encourage students to reflect on their learning.
• Ask students to share any insights or connections they made during the lesson.

Assessment

• Observe students during the group work activity and provide feedback on their understanding of the key points.
• Assess students' presentations on their ability to accurately represent the key points and their understanding of the topic.