Identifying the Commonwealth

PrimaryYear 4Humanities and Social SciencesHistorySocialEqualityIndigenous EducationSport

Lesson Summary

Students will learn about the formation of the Commonwealth of Nations and how it differs from the British Empire. They will gain a broader understanding of why nations participate in the Commonwealth Games. Students will then conduct research on a prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athlete who has competed in the Commonwealth Games and reflect on how their participation impacts their identity.

Learning intentions

Students will:

understand the difference between the Commonwealth of Nations and the British Empire by exploring what it means to be a part of the Commonwealth today.

Success criteria

Students can:

outline why nations participate in the Commonwealth
research Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes and what being a Commonwealth athlete means to their identity and the place they represent.

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Identifying the Commonwealth

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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