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Significant First Nations Events in AFL History
Lesson2 of 4 in this unit
SecondaryYear 10Humanities and Social SciencesHistoryAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesSocialIndigenous Education
Lesson Summary
Students will examine significant events in AFL history that contributed to the fight for First Nations civil rights and critically examine their own response, helping them to make meaningful links to the need for social change in Australian sport. Students will use this knowledge and understanding to develop a timeline of events connected to the need for such change, and create an impactful multimodal piece that educates the public about a significant event and how it serves as a platform for activism.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- examine key moments in AFL history that contributed to the fight for the civil rights of First Nations peoples
- assess how AFL has served as a platform for activism and social change.
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify key events where AFL players and clubs fought for First Nations rights
- explain how these events contributed to broader social and political change in Australia.
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