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Magna Carta - The story of our freedom (Year 9 & 10)
Lesson1 of 2 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesHistoryCivics and CitizenshipSocialEqualityHuman RightsLeadership
Lesson Summary
Students will explore the evolution of democratic ideas and principles stemming from Magna Carta, and how these ideas have shaped key features of Australian democracy, such as the values of freedom, equality, fairness and justice.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the historical importance of the Magna Carta
- learn about Australia's role in the negotiation of the UN Charter and the drafting of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights
- discuss the meaning and importance of human rights principles such as the rule of law, the right to justice and democratic representation
- undertake research on three groups in Australia who historically have struggled to receive recognition of their human rights and freedoms: women, migrants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
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