The Final Quarter - Diversity In The Media

Australian curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 9 Civics & Citizenship:

• The influence of a range of media, including social media, in shaping identities and attitudes to diversity (ACHCK080)
• Critically evaluate information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS084)
• Account for different interpretations and points of view (ACHCS085)
• Recognise and consider multiple perspectives and ambiguities, and use strategies to negotiate and resolve contentious issues (ACHCS086)

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

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. 

Unit of work: The Final Quarter - Media And Influence - Civ & Cit - Year 9

Time required: 100 minutes

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

• Device capable of presenting a video to the class
• Shannan Dodson Article - one copy per student
• Student Worksheets - one copy per student.

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

• communicating
• critical thinking
• cultural understanding
• empathy
• ethical behaviour
• personal and social skills

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.