ESW+Literature - Australia 1

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We've divided the key concepts into 6 themes, each with it's own colour. You will find more information on the next slide. 

Key concepts

History (Stephanie)

Abel Tasman / Penal Colony / 1788 Settlement

Aboriginals (Tonia)

History / Culture / Art / Uluru

Immigration (Hedwig)

Ancestry / Immigration / Asian / Italian / Irish / British / Language 

Population (Mariska)

Population History / Population Density

Symbols (Paul)

Currency / National Symbols / Flag / Didgeridoo / Boomerang

National Holidays (Tonia)

Anthem / National Holidays

History

• I know who Abel Tasman is and what he did 
  
• I know what a penal colony is
  
• I know about the British settlement
  
• I am aware of the Rum Rebellion

Abel Tasman

Batavia

Tasmania

New Zealand

Which island did Abel Tasman discover first?

1. New Zealand
2. Australia
3. Tasmania
4. Van Diemensland

Penal Colony

1770

1788

Start here

Who?

Who were the convicts?

• 70% English & Welsh
• 24% Irish
• 5% Scottish
• 1% other nationalities (India, Canada, Maori, Chinese etc.)
• Thieves, soldiers (mutiny, desertion & insubordination), larceny, robbery

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This video gives extra information about the penal colonies

Why did the English create a penal colony in Australia?

1. Guy Fawkes just tried to blow up the Parliament and they wanted to get him as far away as possible
2. They could no longer use the American colonies
3. The prisons in England were full
4. James Cook wanted to live in Botany Bay

Where did the First Fleet create the first settlement?

1. Botany Bay
2. Van Diemensland
3. Sydney Cove
4. New Zealand

Download the 'Ticket of Leave' assignment via blackboard.

Fill out the ticket of leave for William Thornhill. You will find all the information you need in the book "Secret River" (page 74 - 100).

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Interview with an Australian

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Carlie Eades teaches English at a distant learning school in Australia. In this interview, she tells us about her ancestry and what Australians are taught on their history in school. As a bonus, she gives some tips on distant learning.

Settlement

Botany Bay

The Rum Rebellion

Sydney Cove

History

Click here for a complete overview of all 500+ milestones in Australia's history

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This website teaches you more about the history of Australia.

25th April ANZAC DAY,
The Australians commemorate:

Listen to answer the question

1. Those who were lost at Gallipoli in 1915
2. All ANZAC veterans of WW1 and WW2
3. The Servicewomen and veterans of the 'small' wars
4. All of the before-mentioned answers are correct

The anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Sydney Cove, New South Wales in 1788.

The Commemoration of the loss of the Aboriginal sovereign rights to their land, as well as the loss of family and culture. 

Aboriginals

• I know key facts about the Aboriginal history

• I understand who the stolen generation is and what consequences it has for the Aboriginals

• I can understand what Dreaming / Dream time is 

• I understand more about family and kinship among the Aboriginals

• I know key facts about the special connection Aboriginals have to the land

• I can recognise a diverse range of Aboriginal art

• I know about Uluru/ Ayers Rock, geographically, and its sacred meaning to the Aboriginals.

Aboriginals and

Torres Strait Islander people

"We have been here since time began"

Arrival from Africa

Scientists recognise Aboriginals arrived from Africa / Asia between 40,000 and 70,000 years ago

Tribes

There were over 200 different groups with their own languages

Population

Currently the Aboriginals only make up 2.5 percent of the Australian population.

History

The Stolen Generation

1910 - 1970

Who are they?

• Aboriginal children were taken away from their families and communities.
• Breed out "Black Blood"
• Brought up to be cheap workers

Bringing Them Home

The 1997 The Bringing Them Home Report consisted out of 54 recommendations to redress the impacts of the removal policies and address the ongoing trauma.

stolen generation, song.

The Stolen Generation. Photo

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This song translates the history and feelings of the stolen generation very well.

Culture

Dreaming

Family and Kinship

Connection to the land

A Dream Story

 Family and kinship

How would you describe Dream Time?

Different types of Aboriginal art

Watch the video below

• Sacred to Aboriginals
• Returned  to the Aboriginals in 1985
• Closed for public climbing in 2019

Uluru / Ayers Rock 

National Anthem

On May 27 1967, 90% of Australia's population voted in a referendum in favour of amending the national constitution in regard to indigenous peoples to be included in the official census and extend parliament's jurisdiction to include them. (not an official holiday but of significant importance)

Commonwealth

"Almost 200 years later, Australia remains the only Commonwealth country to have never signed a treaty with its indigenous people. While treaties were established early on in other British dominions such as New Zealand, Canada and in the United States, the situation in Australia has been, often notoriously, different." (BBC News, 2017) 

Curious about the full BBC News Article?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-40024622

Ancestry and Immigration

• To understand the background of ancestry and immigration in Australia
  
• To learn about the significant moments in immigration history
  
• To be aware of the multicultural society of Australia and its major immigrant groups
  
• To learn about the language and the English-Cockney influences
  

Ancestry and Immigration

Ancestry

• Indigenous people
• Migration 40.000 b.c.
• As mentioned before

Immigration

• European settlers
• 1788: First Fleet
• Captain James Cook

Immigration in the 18th and 19th century

1788

1850s - 1860s

1890s

Immigration in the 20th century

1945

1901

Watch 0.15 - 1.45

https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/media/3385962/why-australia-wanted-a-white-australia-policy

2019

Multicultural society: immigration groups

• First Fleet
  
• 1947-1982: more than 1 million immigrants
  
• Ten Pound Poms
  
• Culturally close
  

• First Fleet- part of British Isles
  
• Escape Irish Rebellion/Potato Famine
  
• Now: 30% of population is of Irish descent
  

• Gold Rush 
  
• White Australian Policy
  
• Japanese attack on Darwin + fear of Asian invasion
  
• 1970-1980: 120.000 Asian immigrants
  

• Antonio Ponto on board ship of James Cook
  
• Political and economic unrest at home
  
• 1921 strict immigration rules US > Italians to Australia
  
• Displaced persons scheme
  
• Top 6 of immigration groups   

British

Irish

Asian

Italian

British citizens who migrated to Australia and New Zealand after the Second World War.. The migrants were called Ten Pound Poms due to the payment of £10 in processing fees to migrate to Australia. The Commonwealth arranged for assisted passage to Australia on chartered ships and aircrafts. The word Pom is derived from "pomegranate" an Australian rhyming slang for "immigrant".

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This video gives extra information about Italian immigrants

What are "Ten Pound Poms"?

1. Immigrants who only had 10 pounds with them when they arrived in Australia.
2. Immigrants who received ten pounds of apples upon arrival in Australia.
3. British immigrants who had paid ten pounds for a ticket to Australia
4. Special Pomegranates that can only grow in Australia.

Language: English and Cockney influences

Cockney influences

Ozspeak

What is the correct translation of: "Because of my porky pies, I'm gonna get it from the trouble and strife."

1. I have been eating a lot of pies, I'm not going to have dinner with my wife.
2. I have been telling lies, I'm in trouble with my wife.
3. I don't like pork pies.
4. I went to a lot of trouble to get pork pies.

Population

• I am aware of events that influenced the population history.
• I understand how the geography of the country influences the population density.

Population History

Population history explained

BBC News on population numbers

This article gives a nice overview and explanation on recent population numbers

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-45093429

Which factor influenced the population growth during the 1950s and 1970s?

1. Baby Boom
2. Aboriginals
3. Immigration
4. Convicts

Average density 3.3 people per km2

89% live in urban areas

In the Australian Capital Territory the density is 127 people per km2 

A lot of the country is less suitable for habitation. 

Population Density 

Population density explained

Why is the average density of 3.3 people per km2 in Australia a misleading number?

Currency and Symbols

Currency:

• You will recognise the official currency of Australia.
  
• You will meet and recognise different coins and banknotes. 
• You can find out about the material Australian banknotes are made of. 
• You will meet a very famous Australian Poet, who is depicted on one of these Australian banknotes. 

 Symbols: 

• You will be able to recognise a lot of Australia’s national symbols.
  
• You will know which features form the official Australian flag. 
• You will know the story behind the features on the Australian flag. 
• You will know the story behind the official colours of Australia. 
• You will encounter funny Australian symbols and their story

Australia's Flag

Union Jack

The Union Jack represents the British Empire

2

Commonwealth Star

Represents the Commonwealth (7 points)

3

Base

The base of the flag is a blue field, representing the ocean.

1

Southern Cross

The other stars represent "The Southern Cross Constellation" which is the brightest zodiac in Australia.

4

Build the Australian flag 

by pressing the numbers

National Symbols

Coat of Arms

Golden Wattle

Kangaroo

Where do Australia's national colours green and gold come from?

1. The Coat of Arms
2. The Golden Wattle
3. The Aboriginal Flag
4. Crocodile Dundee

National Symbols

Boomerang

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Didgeridoo

Sydney Opera House

Australian

Currency

Australian Dollar

Coins:

5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. 1 and 2 Dollar

Banknotes:

1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Dollar 

1 Aus Dollar = 0,62 Euro

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This video gives extra information about the Australian Dollar

Bills

Queen Liz

Queen Elizabeth 2 is depicted in the 1 and 5 Dollar bill

$

Banjo Paterson

Banjo Paterson is depicted on the 10 dollar bill

$

Walzing Matilda

Who wrote Waltzing Matilda?

1. Queen Elizabeth II
2. Boris Johnson
3. Banjo Paterson
4. Slim Dusty

Drag and drop the music to its corresponding image

Australia Day

Alternative National 

Anthem

Forced removal

Typical Australian

A. B. Original

Slim Dusty

Midnight Oil

Men at Work

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Now you know everything you need to know about the key concepts.

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