Stage 5 History: Core Study – Depth Study 3: Australians At War: World Wars I And II (1914–1918, 1939–1945)

MATRIX / INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
LEARNING
OUTCOMES / Chalk &
Talk / Class
Discuss / OHP
Board / Map
Task / Time Line / Mind Map / Inform
Station / Primary
Source / 2nd
Source / Poster
Task / Imag.
Writing / Role
play / Presentation / Video / Site
Study / Assign
Task / Test or
Quiz
Explain and assess historical forces & factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
Sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia
Explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia
Identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process
Explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia
Applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
Selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences

Explanation of Matrix: Legend 1: Terminology

Term / Explanation
Lecture / Exposition of topic or concept to class by teacher. Questions and explanation allowed.
Class Discuss / Class discussion and brainstorming of a topic or concept.
OHP/Board / Use of Overhead Projector or Whiteboard to visualise concepts and terms; provide notes.
Mapping Task / Mapping Task: drawing, labelling, describing, analysing.
TimeLine / Chronological listing of events.
Mind Map / Concept Mapping of topic, event or concept.
InformStation / Information station. Categorised information sources on a topic are located around the classroom. Students split into groups and then further subdivide in order to research the information from each station. Material is then collated and shared each group.
PrimarySource / Research, analysis and treatment of primary source historical documents. Case studies.
2ndSource / Research and treatment of secondary source documents such as textbooks.
PosterTask / Students research, design and display a poster relating to topic.
Imag.Writing / Creative Writing task: diary, letter, newspaper article, letter to editor, etc. based on topic.
RolePlay / Recreation of historical event or episode by students. Debate.
Presentation / Class presentation utilising technology and class interaction
Video / Showing of videos relating to topic: "When the War Came to Australia" and "Weary Dunlop"
Site Study / Site study of local buildings and monuments relating to World War Two.
AssignTask / Assignment on given topic so that students can utilise resources in school library and elsewhere to develop their knowledge and skills.
QuizTest / Tests designed to test knowledge and skills.