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The Final Quarter - Watching The Film

SecondaryYear 5 - 12EnglishLearning through filmHumanities and Social SciencesBusiness and EconomicsCivics and CitizenshipAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesHealth and Physical EducationHealthPhysical EducationSocialEqualityIndigenous EducationSocial Action

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These resources are part of our The Final Quarter Curriculum Resources, created in collaboration with Shark Island Productions, the Australian Human Rights Commission, Reconciliation Australia, Narragunnawali and The Final Quarter.

Each Watching the Film lesson is designed to support teachers at each year level to

  • introduce students to Adam Goodes, a champion AFL player and former Australian of the Year, and analyse his achievements and the challenges he faced

  • provide a guided viewing of The Final Quarter, helping students explore themes of identity, achievement and racism in Australia

  • support emotional safety and cultural awareness, enabling students to process and discuss the film’s content in a supportive environment

  • encourage reflective thinking about personal and societal reactions to the film and its broader implications

  • foster understanding of the key themes and purposes of the film, including the media's role in shaping public perceptions

  • promote critical discussion on how the film portrays the resilience and trials of Adam Goodes

  • support students' language development and use by identifying and articulating their feelings and the reasons behind them

  • engage students in social action projects to increase their understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures.

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Thought-provoking lessons featuring questions and activities designed to stimulate students' interest.

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    The Final Quarter - Safely Viewing The Film
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishLearning through filmHumanities and Social Sciences
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    The Final Quarter - Responding To The Film
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishLearning through filmHumanities and Social Sciences
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    The Final Quarter - Reviewing The Film
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishLearning through filmHumanities and Social Sciences
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    The Final Quarter - The Film In Context
    SecondaryYear 11 - 12EnglishLearning through filmHumanities and Social Sciences

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