Voting rights of different groups in pre-World War 1 Australian society
Description of activity
Students identify the voting rights of Aboriginal peoples, women and other groups in pre-World War 1 Australian society. They select one group and examine the significance of the Australian Constitution on their voting rights. Using this information, students write in class a response of about 250 words, supporting their view with evidence.
Context
Students have learnt about the voting rights of different groups, including Aboriginal peoples and women in pre-World War 1 Australian society. They have discussed the main features of the Australian constitution, government policy and legislation that would have affected voting rights of different groups.
Areas for Assessment
Outcomes
A student:
5.1 explains social, political and cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on Australian life
5.3 explains the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia
5.8 locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a number of sources, including ICT, to undertake historical inquiry
5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences
Criteria for assessing learning
(These criteria would normally be communicated to students with the activity.)
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- present a well-structured response that uses historical terms and concepts accurately
- identify the voting rights of either women or Aboriginal peoples and the significance of the Australian Constitution and relevant government policies on their voting rights in pre- World War 1 society
- provide evidence to support their point of view.