Year 6 Weblinks Page
Significant 20th Century Events-General Websites
The Story of Our Freedom
A very cool infographic that covers hundreds of years of Australian History. Scroll down to get to the 20th century. Click on the pink diamond shaped gems to read more information about each time period. A great brief overview of some of the most significant events in the 20th century. Highly recommend as a starting point.
Defining Moments in Australian History
Using the interactive timeline at the top of the screen, choose a decade in Australian history. Then click on a photo of an event you are interested in. Read the brief information and if you are interested in reading more, there is a link to an article in the National Museum of Australia's website. Another excellent starting point!
Australia Profile Timeline from BBC
Scroll down to 20th century dates to get small snippets of information about important Australian events.
A very cool infographic that covers hundreds of years of Australian History. Scroll down to get to the 20th century. Click on the pink diamond shaped gems to read more information about each time period. A great brief overview of some of the most significant events in the 20th century. Highly recommend as a starting point.
Defining Moments in Australian History
Using the interactive timeline at the top of the screen, choose a decade in Australian history. Then click on a photo of an event you are interested in. Read the brief information and if you are interested in reading more, there is a link to an article in the National Museum of Australia's website. Another excellent starting point!
Australia Profile Timeline from BBC
Scroll down to 20th century dates to get small snippets of information about important Australian events.
Aboriginal RightsCharlie Perkins in Moree (Video)
Learn about Charlie Perkins and the Freedom Riders in the 1960s. They were fighting against racial discrimination. From ABC Education The Wave Hill Walk-Off (Video) Use this primary source to learn about Aboriginal Elder, Vincent Lingiari's perspective and the actions he took to secure additional Aboriginal rights. Timeline: Recognition of Australia's Indigenous People From ABC News, a brief timeline of events that have led to increased rights and recognition of our nation's Indigenous people. The Mabo Decision Information about Eddie Mabo and the Mabo Land Rights Case. Right Wrongs Many articles and stories about life for Indigenous Australians before they had the right to vote. 10 year Anniversary of National Apology: Kids News Article Kakadu's Traditional Owners Granted Native Title Rights: Kids News Article Australian Government-Policies, etcWhy Australia Wanted a White Australia Policy (Video)
Find out about the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 that limited who could immigrate to Australia in the first half of the 20th century. From ABC Education Effects of the White Australia Policy on the Northern Territory (Video) This video provides information on how the Immigration Restriction Act effected the pearling industry in the NT. From ABC Education History of Voting (Video) Watch this BTN Video to learn about 3 important dates in the history of Australian voting. Federation |
War and PeaceAnzac Portal
Information about all the 20th century wars, as well as peacekeeping efforts. Australia and The Vietnam War (Video) This BTN video looks at Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War and its impacts on our country. Australian War Memorial: Understanding Gallipoli Detailed information about Gallipoli, the landing, life for the soldiers and individual stories. World War II Australian POW: Kid News Article What does ANZAC day mean and how did it begin: Kids News Article The Conscription Debate Primary sources that show the perspectives of Australians, from the Australian War Memorial Women's RightsNational Museum of Australia: First Women in Parliament
Information about the first women voted into Parliament Edith Cowan, Australia's First Female Parliamentarian (Video) Australian Democracy |
ABCEducation
Search for Federation resources. There are several informative videos. KidCyber:Federation of Australia A very informative timeline of events Parliamentary Education Office A good overview of Federation that is easy to understand. It is from a government website so is very reliable. Federation Information about the constitution and our Federal system. From the Australian government website. Constitution for a Nation A detailed timeline of the events that lead to Federation and the Australian Constitution. From the National Archives of Australia |
Parliamentary Education Office: Fact Sheets
A variety of fact sheets about parliament and how the Australian government operates. How Government Works An overview of the three branches of government. From the Australian government website. Three Levels of Government An easy to understand overview from the Australian Electoral Commission |