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The Last Daughter - Protecting Children Part 1
Lesson5 of 10 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishLearning through filmText AnalysisHumanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesSocialIndigenous EducationSocial Action
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will analyse some of the previous and current legislations on child removal. They will explore the concept of self-determination, and seek to understand why this is important for the healing of First Nations peoples. Students reflect on the story of Brenda Matthews, a proud Wiradjuri woman who was forcibly removed from her family at the age of two, through the feature-length documentary, The Last Daughter.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the concept of self-determination and why it is important for First Nations peoples
- research previous and current legislation regarding child removal in Australia.
Success criteria
Students can:
- compare and analyse data from previous and current legislation regarding child removal in Australia
- recall facts about legislation regarding child removal in Australia
- explain why self-determination is important for Australia's First Nations peoples.
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