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The Final Quarter - Safely Viewing The Film
Lesson1 of 4 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishLearning through filmHumanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesHealth and Physical EducationHealthPhysical EducationSocialEqualityHuman 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 be introduced to the character and identity of Adam Goodes and invited to describe how they would portray his achievements in a documentary. After viewing the trailer for The Final Quarter and discussing the themes in the documentary, students will watch the full-length version of the film. After viewing the film, students will be supported through an emotional connections activity where they can identify what they are feeling and why they may be feeling these emotions. Students will reflect on what they have learned from the film by describing the legacy of Adam Goodes.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- be familiar with the context and continued significance of The Final Quarter film
- understand the key themes and purpose of the film
- be aware of other people's reactions to the film
- know how to respond constructively to the themes in the film and be sensitive towards the emotional responses of themselves and others
- understand that they may have strong reactions to the film and know where to go to find support.
Success criteria
Students can:
- recognise the significance of The Final Quarter film within the context of Australia today
- identify and describe key characteristics of Adam Goodes
- respond constructively and sensitively to the themes in the film
- identify and find supports to help understand any information and emotions experienced during or after watching the film.
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