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The Final Quarter - Celebrity Influence
Lesson1 of 3 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesSocialEqualityHuman RightsIndigenous EducationSocial Action
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 will:
- understand characteristics that Australians see as important in a role model
- understand the role that celebrities can have in advocating for social issues and change
- understand the way in which Australian of the Year recipients contribute to civic life
- understand 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
Lesson Guides and Printables
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