Introduction:

Australia is a country of diverse cultures, images and people. Through its history many significant events and the people involved in those events have shaped the way we see ourselves as a nation. We call this our national identity.

Through this unit of work you will have the opportunity to investigate some of the people, events, cultural influences and images of our country that will help you to develop your own understanding of what makes Australia and Australians unique and special.

 

Task:

Congratulations! You have been selected to represent Australia on an international exchange student program. You are required to make a five minute presentation to your host school, on the topic "We are Australian". What is it that makes us unique?

Your presentation needs to include: images of Australia, significant events, famous Australians and cultural influences that have shaped our Nation.

Your presentation can be created as either a WEBPAGE or POWERPOINT presentation.

 

Step 1

Complete a Note-taking sheet.

Step 2

Complete the note-taking sheet by choosing three images, three significant events, three famous people and three cultural infuences from the links provided. Your research can be done by using the links provided or by using library reference books or CD-ROM encyclopaedias.

 

 

Step 3

Using the information you have gathered prepare your five minute presentation. Your work will be evaluated on:

1. your interpretation and understanding of "We are Australian" - ie who are we? what makes us different? why?
2. the quality of the information you have gathered
3. the quality of your presentation ie.  your talk, webpage or presentation.

June 2004