Essential Question

How are symbols and events used to reflect and celebrate the many stories of Australia?

Warning — First Nations teachers and students are advised that this curriculum resource may contain images, voices or names of deceased people.

Unit details

Y3 HASS
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 13
Duration: 5 weeks
Australian Curriculum
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.

Unit overview

Two topics are explored in this unit of learning:

  • ways in which Australian flags are celebrated
  • how national days of significance are celebrated to reflect the many stories of this country.

This unit allows students to:

  • build understanding of the histories behind, and symbolism of, the Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander flags
  • learn about protocol for when, how and where these flags are flown
  • recognise and reflect on national days of significance and how they are or aren’t recognised in their community.

Students will focus on Australia Day and National Reconciliation Week, which incorporates Mabo Day and the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum.

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