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The Final Quarter - Challenging Injustices
Lesson1 of 3 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesHistoryCivics 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 explore the concept of racism using historical and contemporary examples in Australian society. They will complete a timeline activity to highlight significant events that have shaped attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and histories. Students will read and evaluate an opinion article that challenges the audience to make connections between historical events and racism in Australia. Students will be given an opportunity to research contemporary examples of racism in the media and contemporary injustices that many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to face.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand why positive race relations are important to reconciliation in Australia
- understand how historical events have made it necessary for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to fight for human rights, equality and equity
- understand the impact of historical and intergenerational injustices faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples since European colonisation of Australia
Success criteria
Students can:
- define racism and provide historical and contemporary examples in Australia
- arrange historical events in chronological order and explain their significance to reconciliation in Australia
- interpret written and visual texts to better understand injustices faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples since European colonisation of Australia
- critically reflect on media commentaries and make connections to direct, indirect and institutional forms of racism
Lesson Guides and Printables
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