YEAR 9 SOSE (CORE)
UNIT: World War II
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will examine the causes, course and effects of World War II and how it impacted on Australia.
ASSESSMENT: Response to Stimulus – Essay on Changing Role of Women
Extended Writing Task – Depth Study - Choice of Topics
UNIT DETAILS:
No / Learning Goal / Success Criteria(I know I’ve got it when I can …)
1 / Analyse and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to explain the significance of the inter-war years in particular the Roaring Twenties, Great Depression and the Treaty of Versailles.
Use a range of sources to examine different perspectives of the effects of the Treaty of Versailles. / Understand and explain the significance of the inter-war years, particularly the role of the Treaty of Versailles.
2 / Analyse and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to explain the significance of key events during World War II. / Understand and explain the cause and effect of the key events of World War II.
3 / Analyse and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to explain the significance of World War II to Australia’s international relationships. / Understand and explain the significance of World War II to Australia’s international relationships.
4 / Analyse and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to explain the causes and effects of the Fall of Singapore as well as describe the experiences of Australian POWs. / Understand and explain the causes and effects of the Fall of Singapore.
5 / Analyse and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to explain the causes and effects of the bombing of Darwin and the attack on Sydney and Newcastle. / Understand and explain the causes and effects of attacks Australia.
6 / Explain continuity and change within and the significance of Indigenous Australians’ experiences during World War II. / Understand and explain the significance of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples during World War II.
7 / Analyse and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to explain continuity and change in the role of women on the home front.
[RTS TEST] / Understand and explain the changes the impact of World War II caused on the Australian home front.
8 / Analyse and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to explain the significance of the Kokoda Campaign to Australia.
[EWT ASSIGNMENT] / Understand and explain the significance of the Kokoda campaign to Australia.