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Significant First Nations Australians - Inquiry Task

Updated: 12 Oct 2023

An inquiry research task to use in the classroom during NAIDOC Week.

Non-Editable: PDF
Years: 5 - 6

Curriculum

ACHASSI094

Develop appropriate questions to guide an inquiry about people, events, developments, places, systems and challenges
ACHASSI096

Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
ACHASSI095

Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources
ACHASSI105

Present ideas, findings, viewpoints and conclusions in a range of texts and modes that incorporate source materials, digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms and conventions
ACHASSK110

The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony
ACHASSI122

Develop appropriate questions to guide an inquiry about people, events, developments, places, systems and challenges
ACHASSI124

Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
ACHASSI123

Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources
ACHASSI133

Present ideas, findings, viewpoints and conclusions in a range of texts and modes that incorporate source materials, digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms and conventions
ACHASSK137

The contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since Federation

teaching resource

Significant First Nations Australians - Inquiry Task

Updated: 12 Oct 2023

An inquiry research task to use in the classroom during NAIDOC Week.

Non-Editable: PDF
Years: 5 - 6

An inquiry research task to use in the classroom during NAIDOC Week.

This inquiry-based research task enables students to explore and celebrate the life of a significant First Nations Australian.

A cross-curricular inquiry task with an integrated English component

Students imagine that they are presenting a speech at the National NAIDOC Awards. To complete the task, they must:

choose an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who has made a significant contribution to their field
research the life and achievements of the person they have chosen
plan, write and rehearse their speech
present their speech to the class.

A great addition to your collection of First Nations resources

This teaching resource addresses the cross-curricular priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture. It is also perfect for NAIDOC Week.

Need some additional resources about significant First Nations Australians?

You may wish to provide your students with the following resources to supplement their research:

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Significant First Nations Australians – Fact Sheets

A set of 12 fact sheets about significant First Nations Australians, with an accompanying worksheet.

Curriculum

ACHASSI094

Develop appropriate questions to guide an inquiry about people, events, developments, places, systems and challenges
ACHASSI096

Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
ACHASSI095

Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources
ACHASSI105

Present ideas, findings, viewpoints and conclusions in a range of texts and modes that incorporate source materials, digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms and conventions
ACHASSK110

The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony
ACHASSI122

Develop appropriate questions to guide an inquiry about people, events, developments, places, systems and challenges
ACHASSI124

Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
ACHASSI123

Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources
ACHASSI133

Present ideas, findings, viewpoints and conclusions in a range of texts and modes that incorporate source materials, digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms and conventions
ACHASSK137

The contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since Federation

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Victoria (Teach Starter) · 9 years ago

Thanks Adrian for your positive comment. Feel free to download our NAIDOC Resource Pack https://www.teachstarter.com/teaching-resource/naidoc-week-resource-pack/ for more resources. Kind regards, Victoria.
Adrian Dixon · 9 years ago

Yes-this resource will be extremely helpful during NAIDOC Week checking for more resources adrian d