The Final Quarter - Celebrity Influence

The Final Quarter - Celebrity Influence

Lesson 1 of 3 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Human Rights
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social Action
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Lesson summary

Retired AFL star Adam Goodes is known to many for his resilient journey in the face of detrimental treatment by AFL spectators and the media beginning in 2013.

In this lesson, students will investigate the role that celebrities can have in advocating for social issues and how change can occur. They will build on their understanding of role model characteristics and how the Australian of the Year Award celebrates the achievements of people who are contributing to make Australia better. Students will explore how Adam Goodes used his celebrity and fame to raise awareness of social issues and advocate for change, leading to him receiving the Australian of the Year Award. They will then be invited to imagine they are a celebrity and create their own plan to influence society for a social issue of their choice. They will have the opportunity to give and receive peer feedback

Learning intentions:

Students understand...

  • characteristics that Australians see as important in a role model
  • the role that celebrities can have in advocating for social issues and change
  • the way in which Australian of the Year recipients contribute to civic life
  • factors to consider when a celebrity uses their fame to advocate for change.

Success criteria:

Students can...

  • navigate the Australian of the Year Awards Honour Roll
  • use a PMI evaluation tool
  • create a plan to raise awareness and advocate for change
  • provide feedback to others and use feedback received to improve ideas
  • articulate the impact that celebrities can have on social change.

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Curriculum mapping

Australian curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 9 Civics & Citizenship:

  • How and why individuals and groups, including religious groups, participate in and contribute to civic life (ACHCK079)
  • Account for different interpretations and points of view (ACHCS085)
  • Critically evaluate information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS084)

Syllabus outcomes: AS5.7, AS5.8, AS5.9

General capabilities: Literacy, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding

Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures (OI.9)

Relevant parts of Year 9 achievement standards: Students analyse a range of factors that influence identities and attitudes to diversity. They reflect on how groups participate and contribute to civic life. They compare and account for different interpretations and points of view on civics and citizenship issues. 

This lesson is part of the wider unit of workThe Final Quarter – Media And Influence – Civ & Cit – Year 9

Time required: 80 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate class discussion and promote collaborative group work.

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Skills

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

  • communication
  • critical thinking
  • cultural understanding
  • empathy
  • ethical understanding
  • social skills

Additional info

Using only archival footage aired at the time, The Final Quarter holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the football field. Learn more about the film here.

We highly recommend that students view the film in its entirety before participating in subsequent lessons.

Our Watching the Film lessons are designed to support you in facilitating this process. Given the content, it is also important for teachers to communicate with parents and guardians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students before playing the film and/or engaging with the teaching and learning resources. 

Note: This film may not be suitable for viewing by all young people. Teachers are advised to use their discretion when deciding whether to show this film. If teaching in a context with a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, it is imperative that guidance is sought from the Principal and Aboriginal Education Officer (or equivalent) prior to screening the film.

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