Australia in World War Two: An Introduction

Description

In this course, we engage in a broad overview of Australia’s  involvement in World War Two.  It consists of an introductory video of 28 minutes duration followed by a workbook involving 7 learning modules.  These include a family research project, an Ozatwar research task, activities centered around Damien Parer’s famous 1943 film “Kokoda Front Line!” and the documentary “Kokoda-The Men who saved Australia.”  There is also an RAAF research project, a module on the Z Force Commando base on Fraser Island and an investigation of the mysterious events surrounding the sinking of HMAS Sydney and the finding of its lone survivor.

[10 hours]

Unit Skills and Objectives:

• Develop an appreciation of Australia in World War Two as a historical era
• Develop an appreciation of Australia in World War Two and its importance in defining us today
• Develop online computer research skills in a range of settings
• Record research findings in a systematic and appropriate manner
• Research family history
• Read, listen and view a range of historical sources
• Write about history and historical sources
• Analyze and evaluate historical sources
• Make informed and reasoned historical judgements