Updated: 21 Sep 2023
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing the arguments around Australian Federation.
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Years: 5 - 6
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia's Federation and Constitution
Identify the origin, content features and the purpose of historical sources and describe the context of these sources when explaining daily life in colonial Australia, reasons for migration and causes and effects of Federation
Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing the arguments around Australian Federation.
Print and cut the Support For Australian Federation card, Opposition To Australian Federation card and the argument cards. Print them on thick cardboard for extra durability.
In small groups, encourage the students to determine if the card supports or opposes Australian Federation.
This teaching resource could also be used for a classroom display about Australian History and Federation.
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia's Federation and Constitution
Identify the origin, content features and the purpose of historical sources and describe the context of these sources when explaining daily life in colonial Australia, reasons for migration and causes and effects of Federation
Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
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