The Rise of Communist China

And

the Korean War

1945-1953

Description:

In this unit we look at the rise of Communist China and North Korea after World War Two and the Korean War which followed.  The unit begins with an introductory video overview of the war, tracing events from the end of World War Two to the peace settlement in 1953. It also looks at Australian involvement in the Korean War:  including the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) and the Australian Army.  The air war and the anti-war movement as it developed in the United States, particularly later in the war are also canvassed.

Unit Skills and Objectives:

• Develop an appreciation of   the Rise of Communist China and the Korean War
• Develop an understanding of the causes and course of the Korean War (1950-1953)
• Develop an appreciation of Australia’s involvement in the Korean War
• Develop online computer research skills in a range of settings
• Develop Geography skills to enhance historical understanding
• Record research findings in a systematic and appropriate manner
• Read, listen and view a range of historical sources
• Write about history and historical sources
• Critically analyze and evaluate historical sources
• Make informed and reasoned historical judgements
• Craft a biography for a significant historical figure suitable for inclusion in a magazine

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• Write a film review