Great Lakes College – Forster Campus
Year 9 History 2016
Year 9 History | Stage 5 | 2016
Term 1 - 10 weeks 2 days
Week1
Week2
Week3
Week4
Week5
Week6
Week7
Week8
Week9
Week10
MMW
Movement of Peoples
World War One
3h/3l
12 hours / 12 lessons
24 hours / 24 lessons
HT5-1
HT5-1, HT5-2, HT5-4, HT5-6, HT5-9, HT5-10
HT5-1, HT5-2, HT5-4, HT5-5, HT5-7, HT5-9, HT5-10
See Unit
An investigation of global migration from 1650 to 1850.
An investigation of WW1 and Australia's involvement.
Term 2 - 9 weeks 3 days
Week1
Week2
Week3
Week4
Week5
Week6
Week7
World War One
WWII - Europe
24 hours / 24 lessons
20 hours / 20 lessons
HT5-1, HT5-2, HT5-4, HT5-5, HT5-7,
HT5-1, HT5-2, HT5-4, HT5-5, HT5-7, HT5-9, HT5-10
HT5-9, HT5-10
An investigation of WW1 and
Australia's involvement.
An investigation of the events of WWII - Europe.
Week8
Week9
Week 10
(Only 3 days)
Week 11
(Only 2 days)
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Year 9 History 2016
Term 3 - 9 weeks 4 days
Week1
Week2
Week3
Week4
Week5
Week6
Week7
Week8
Week9
Week 10
MMW
Movement of Peoples
World War One
3h/3l
12 hours / 12 lessons
24 hours / 24 lessons
HT5-1
HT5-1, HT5-2, HT5-4, HT5-6, HT5-9, HT5-10
HT5-1, HT5-2, HT5-4, HT5-5, HT5-7, HT5-9, HT5-10
See Unit
An investigation of global migration from 1650 to 1850.
An investigation of WW1 and Australia's
(Only 4 days)
involvement.
Term 4 - 10 weeks
Week1
Week2
Week3
Week4
Week5
Week6
Week7
World War One
WWII - Europe
18 hours / 18 lessons
20 hours / 20 lessons
HT5-1, HT5-2, HT5-4, HT5-5, HT5-7,
HT5-1, HT5-2, HT5-4, HT5-5, HT5-7, HT5-9, HT5-10
HT5-9, HT5-10
An investigation of WW1 and
Australia's involvement.
An investigation of the events of WWII - Europe.
Week8
Week9
Week10
Great Lakes College – Forster Campus
Year 9 History 2016
The Making of the Modern World | Topic One
SUMMARY
DURATION
An investigation of imperialism, nationalism and revolutions.
Term 1: 1 week
UNIT OVERVIEW
STUDENTS WILL LEARN
The overview is approximately 10% of teaching time for The Making of the Modern
World. The overview may be taught separately or may be integrated with the depth
studies. This topic will explore:
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The extent of European imperial expansion and different responses, including in
the Asian region.
•
The emergence and nature of significant economic, social and political ideas in
Detail: 3 hours / 3 lessons
This topic will teach students about:
 The extent of European imperial expansion and different responses, including in the
Asian region.
 The emergence and nature of significant economic, social and political ideas in the
period, including nationalism.
the period, including nationalism.
OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
History K-10
Content will be assessed in the Semester
>HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
>HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and
Australia
>HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia
>HT5-6 uses relevant evidence from sources to support historical narratives, explanations and analyses of the modern world
and Australia
>HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
Examination.
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Year 9 History 2016
CONTENT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
The Industrial Revolution Years
 Review Year 8 topic Conquest of the Americas
Power Point: Making the Modern World
and the reasons and impacts of colonisation.
History 9 For NSW: The Making of the
 Explore the reasons behind European expansion
Create a timeline from 1600 to 1900 identifying
 the impact of colonialism
CODING
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RESOURCES
Modern World pgs 11- 18
Timeline Handout
the key events that shaped the Industrial
Revolution years.
Imperialism
Zulu Wars
 Define imperialism, monarchy, empire, colony;
• Define the concept of imperialism and the rise of
and how economics, politics and military
global empires.
conquest is used to achieve a countries aims.
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Make a list of the top global empires
characterising each.
Military Conquest
 Explore the advances made in firepower,
• Explore the changing military landscape of the
transportation and communications over the 300
world with the rise of imperialism
year period with emphasis on the order of battle
Oder of Battle Handout
Youtube: British grenadiers march —
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British line infantry attack
and its future impact on WW1
Economics
 Define economics and the location of global
• Explore global trade and how it contributed to
products including examples. Complete a profile
European wealth and rivalry
on the East India Company
Nationalism
 Define the concept of nationalism and how it was
the cause of social reform
Pirates of the Caribbean
British East Indian Company Handout
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The Patriot
 Define nationalism and identify empire
Civil War in 4 minutes series
achievements in creating national pride. Discuss
how national can result in unrest creating social
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reform.
Revolution
 Define the concept of Revolution and the key
 Define the term revolution, liberty, conservatism,
History 9 For NSW: The Making of the
socialism, exploitation, oppression and reasons
Modern World pgs 19-20
historical events that revolution caused from 1750
why they occur. Focus on the American and
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Les Miserable
to 1900.
French Revolutions linking Imperialism, Military,
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Age of Enlightenment Handout
Economics and Nationalism to show why these
events occurred.
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Year 9 History 2016
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Year 9 History 2016
Movement of People | Topic Two
SUMMARY
DURATION
An investigation of global migration from 1650 to 1850.
Term 1: 6 weeks
UNIT OVERVIEW
STUDENTS WILL LEARN
Students investigate in depth how life changed in the period through the study of ONE
This topic will teach students about:
of these major developments; The Industrial Revolution; Movement of Peoples;
•
Outline the Industrial Revolution and impact on societies
Progressive ideas and movements.
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Investigate the main features of slavery, convicts and free settlers
•
Describe the impact of slavery, convicts and free settlers on society
This program contains the depth study Movement of Peoples.
Detail: 12 hours / 12 lessons
OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
History K-10
Content will be assessed in an in-class
>HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
>HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and
Australia
>HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia
>HT5-6 uses relevant evidence from sources to support historical narratives, explanations and analyses of the modern world
and Australia
>HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
>HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for
different audiences
assessment and Semester Examination.
Great Lakes College – Forster Campus
CONTENT
The Industrial Revolution
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Year 9 History 2016
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
•
CODING
Define the Industrial Revolution and when it
Power Point: Movement of Peoples
occurred. Identify key advancements in
Explain what the Industrial Revolution was and
History 9 for NSW: Making of the
Industry, Transportation, Communication and
its impact on society
Finance. Describe the impact of the Industrial
Revolution on employment and living
RESOURCES
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Modern World. Chapter 3
Impact of the IR Handout
conditions. Define the term Urbanisation and
explain why it occurred.
The Agricultural Revolution
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•
Define the Agricultural Revolution and its
Retroactive 2: pg 4-9; 75
contribution to the movement of people and
Explain what the Agricultural Revolution was and
the effect on urbanisation.
its impact on society
Transport and Migration of People
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Examine the different ways people choose or
were forced to move
•
Explain the three types of movement of
Retroactive 2: pg 75-77
people that occurred in the Industrial
Revolution:
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Urbanisation
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Forced Migration: Slaves, Convicts
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Voluntary Migration: Free Settlers
Create a map showing the where people moved to
and the major time periods the above was
occurring.
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CONTENT
The Slave Trade
Year 9 History 2016
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
•
CODING
Provide notes each explaining where slaves
Retroactive 2: pgs 78 – 91
came from, why they were needed, who
10 Shocking Facts about the Slave
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Identify where slaves were taken from
•
Identify how slaves were caught and by whom
•
Outline the transportation of slaves
consequences of Slavery. Use maps and
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Examine the treatment of slaves at their
historical evidence to support learning. Focus
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destination
on slave and pre industrialised dependant
Identify the impact of slavery on
economies, treatment of slaves, the American
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society
Civil War and hollywoodisation of the slave
Explain the consequences of slavery
trade
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•
Convicts
•
caught them, the Middle Passage, Buying and
Selling, Slavery in society and the
•
Outline the transportation of convicts
•
Examine the treatment of convicts at their
Slave Triangle Handout
Slave Map Africa Handout
Eric Dunn Vine
Retroactive 2: pgs 92 – 97
Harsh Sentencing Handout
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First Fleet Records on crimes
needed instead of slaves, transportation,
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First Fleet Handout
treatment and rehabilitation in colonies
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conditions on the hulks, why convicts were
conditions, in Europe
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Define the terms convict and indentured
formation of prison colonies. Outline living
Examine how convicts were kept including the
Trade
Key & Peele
convict problem of harsh sentencing and the
becoming a convict
•
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servant explaining the difference. Examine the
Identify the offences that could result in
RESOURCES
destination
Free Settlers
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Outline the reasons why people wished to move
•
Define Free Settlers and explain the reasons
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the role of transport in moving colonists, their
from Europe
destinations, issues on arrival and integration
•
Identify how free settlers were transported
into multicultural societies.
•
Examine the destination of free settlers
•
Outline the hardships faced by free settlers on
arrival
Retroactive 2: pgs 98 – 101
why people chose / forced to move. Examine
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CONTENT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
Impact of Convicts and Settlers
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Explain the impact that colonization had on
Indigenous populations including:
•
Year 9 History 2016
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Outline the impact on Aboriginal people and
Australian landscape. Discuss social
revolutions within the British Empire at the
o
Change in religion
turn of the 20t century including the Boxer
o
Introduction of alcohol
Rebellion, Zulu and Boer Wars, the Mardi,
o
Change in diet
Eureka Stockade, India Rebellions.
o
Loss of language
o
Introduction of disease
and water resources, including:
o
Clearing of vegetation
o
Introduction of domesticated and feral
species
o
Introduction of Industrial and
Agricultural processes.
EVALUATION
Aboriginal Impacts Handout
left. Discuss the Europeanisation of the
Loss of land
RESOURCES
Retroactive 2: pgs 102 – 109
land, culture and identity from the list on the
o
Explain the impact that colonization had on land
CODING
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Year 9 History 2016
World War One | Topic Three
SUMMARY
DURATION
An investigation of WWI and Australia’s involvement.
Term 1 and 2: 6 weeks
UNIT OVERVIEW
STUDENTS WILL LEARN
Depth Study Three, Australians at War, is divided into three sections: World War
This topic will teach students about:
One; World War Two – Europe and World War Two – Pacific.
•
The reasons why World War One started.
By dividing into these three sections, students will gain a better understanding of the
•
The locations and conditions of the battlefields Australians fought in.
•
The reasons why Australians wished to fight in a European War.
impact of war on the theatres it was fought in.
Detail: 18 hours / 18 lessons
OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
History K-10
Content will be assessed in an in-class
>HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
>HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and
Australia
>HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia
>HT5-5 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process
>HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia
>HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
>HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for
different audiences
assessment and Semester Examination.
Great Lakes College – Forster Campus
CONTENT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
Pre-war Years 1900 - 1913
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Year 9 History 2016
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Federation of Australia
o
Reasons for Federation
o
Arms Race
Create a timeline showing key global events
Retroactive 2: pgs 137 – 139; 142 –
and motor transport. Define the terms
Federation and Referendum. Outline the main
reasons why Australia Federated. Define the
terms arm race and outline why the Imperial
RESOURCES
Power Point: World War One
from 1900 to 1914 with emphasis on flight
Examine the following key events:
o
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144; 154 -157
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powers were engaged in military activities.
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1914
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Describe the complex Alliances that existed
Retroactive 2: Stage 5 History. Chapter
before WW1. Examine the assassination of
Examine the following key events:
3a
Arch Duke Ferdinand and the arrest of
o
Assassination
o
Alliances
o
Australia at war
o
Why we volunteered
o
Schlieffen Plan
o
Trench Warfare
Europe with the Central and Allied powers.
o
Weaponry on the front
Define Trench Warfare, mobility, stalemate,
History 9 for NSW: Making of the
Gavrilo Princip. Identify the MAIN causes of
WW1. Identify the reasons why Australia went
to way and why Australians volunteered to
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fight. Examine the German Schlieffen Plan
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and the purpose behind it. Label a map of
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attrition, no man’s land, entanglements. Label
a trench diagram. Describe the life of a solider
living in a trench. Identify and outline the
purpose of different weapons in WW1
Modern World. Chapter 7
Alliances Handout
http://www.the-map-ashistory.com/demos/tome06/
Battle Fronts Handouts
The Somme’s Secrete Weapon –
youtube
Durand Group – WW1 investigations
Dan Snow – WW1 uncut.
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1915
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Examine the following key events:
o
Gallipoli Campaign, including:

The British plan
Describe Gallipoli’s location, date of attack,
type of battle, belligerents, the reasons for the
battle, poor planning, conditions, locations
Movies: Gallipoli; Canakkale 1915,
Gallipoli TV Series
result and evacuation. Identify the types of
Gases used during the war, what they looked
http://www.abc.net.au/innovation/gallipo
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CONTENT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
CODING
RESOURCES
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li/gallipoli2.htm
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Flying Circus Handout
The Red Barron

The Landing
like, why they were used, what effects they

Living conditions
had and how they were counted. Describe the

Famous Battle sites
role of aircraft in war including planes,

Outcome
bombers and balloons. Research famous
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WW1 aces.
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Gas Warfare
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Aerial Warfare
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1916
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Prisoners of War
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Battle of Fromelles
o
Battle of the Somme
o
Tank Warfare
Movies: Our World War Series
why death rates were so high in camps.
Examine the following key events:
o
Examine why there were so few POW’s and
Outline the formation of the Red Cross.
POW Handout
Examine the where, what, why, how, result of
Battles of WW1 Handout
Australians fighting on the Western Front.
Table the types of tanks used by each side
and list advantages and disadvantages and
why tanks were constructed.
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Anatomy of a Tank Handout
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1917
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Examine the following key events:
o
Battle of Bullecourt, Messines and
Passchendaele
o
War at home

Anti-Germanism

Internment

Conscription
Complete the Battles of WW1 Handout
Trial Bay Internment Camp
through to 1918. Describe the living
conditions in Australia during the war
Anti-Germanism Handout
including rationing and shortages. Outline
Movie: Under Hill 60 or Birdsong
Anti-Germanism and the creation of
internment camps. Describe the increasing
role of women during the war. Examine the
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pros and cons of conscription. Get students to
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take a vote if WWIII broke out.
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CONTENT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
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1918
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Examine the following key events:
o
Battle of VillersBretonneux
o
German Armistice
o
Returning Home
o
Remembrance and the Anzac
Legend
EVALUATION
CODING
Define Armistice and the reasons for the
Documentary: Faces of War
collapse of the central powers. Outline the
Psychological, Physical and Social issues of
returning soldiers. Examine the different ways
WW1 is remembered and the increasingly
commercialisation of ANZAC Day (Memorial
or Celebration?)
RESOURCES
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Year 9 History 2016
WWII - Europe | Topic Four
SUMMARY
DURATION
An investigation of the events of WWII in Europe
Term 2: 7 weeks
UNIT OVERVIEW
STUDENTS WILL LEARN
Depth Study Three Australians at War is divided into three sections: World War One;
This topic will teach students about:
World War Two – Europe and World War Two – Pacific.
•
The rise of National Socialism, communism and the events leading to war.
This unit covers WWII – Europe.
•
The main battlefields that determined the fate of Europe.
•
The consequences and results of Nazi Europe.
Detail: 20 hours / 20 lessons
OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
History K-10
Content will be assessed in the Semester
>HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
>HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and
Australia
>HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia
>HT5-5 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process
>HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia
>HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
>HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for
different audiences
Examination.
Great Lakes College – Forster Campus
CONTENT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
The Pre-War Years
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Year 9 History 2016
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Russian Revolution
o
Nazi Party and German rearming
o
Night of the Long Knives
o
Italian Fascism
o
Beer Hall Putsch
o
Anchluss
after WW1. Describe the Russian revolution,
defining communism. Identify the link
between Communism and Jewish leaders.
Create a bio on Adolf Hitler’s life, examining
RESOURCES
Power Point: WWII - Europe
Retroactive 2: Stage 5 History.
describe the social conditions of Germany
start of WW1 and the rise of Hitler’s power
Treaty of Versailles
Create a mind map of the conditions imposed
on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles and
Exam the following events in relation to the
o
CODING
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Chapter 3b
History 9 for NSW: Making of the
Modern World. Chapter 8
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how he rose to power. Define Social
Movie: Hitler Rise of Evil (first 30min)
Nationalism, Fascism, Anti-Semitism,
Eugenics, Racial Segregation, Aryan,
Anschluss and Asocial. Describe why Nazi’s
hated communists and Jews. Create bio’s on
Himmler, Goering, Goebbels and Rohm.
Examine the formation of the Nazi Party, SA
and SS and its role in Nazi Germany.
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1939
•
Examine key events including:
o
Czechoslovakia
o
Invasion of Poland
o
Battle for the Atlantic
Map European countries Allies and Axis at
Movie: Das Boot
start of WWII. Explain the reasons why Hitler
went to war with Poland making a pact with
Russia. Discuss the pros and cons of
unrestricted submarine warfare.
Handout: WWII Battlefields
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CONTENT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
•
1940
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Year 9 History 2016
Use the WWII Battlefields handout to
Examine the concept of Blitzkrieg and the
Invasion of lowlands and
German invasion of Western Europe. Create
France
o
RESOURCES
complete major invasions and battles.
Examine key events including:
o
CODING
a profile on Winston Churchill. Discuss the
Battle of Britain
rules of engagement of WWII and the concept
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of Total War with emphasis on the targeting of
civilians.
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1941
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Invasion of USSR
o
Final Solution
o
Siege of Leningrad
Movies: Boy in the Striped Pajamas,
1941. Examine the Nazi Final Solution Policy,
Examine Key events including:
o
Map Germany’s conquests by the end of
Schindler’s List, Life is Beautiful, The
the formation of the Einsatzgruppen and the
Counterfeiters, Generation War
Jewish Holocaust. Look at historical records
Series, the Book Thief
to understand life in the ghettos, work camps
and death camps. Examine SS war crimes
and mass execution of civilian targets.
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Discuss the killing of Poles, Communists, and
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other unwanted groups.
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Mini Power Point on The Camps.
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1942
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Examine key events including:
o
Invasion of Egypt
o
Stalingrad
Profile Erwin Rommel and Bernard
Movies: Stalingrad, The Rats of
Montgomery and their roles in WW2. Discuss
Tobruk
why Africa was so important. Examine how
the failed siege of Stalingrad was the turning
point in WW2 Europe
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Special Forces Handout
Snipers Handout
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CONTENT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND LEARNING
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1943
•
o
Bombing of Germany
o
Kursk
equipment of the opposing forces at Kursk,
including strengths and numbers.
o
Valkyrie
Movie: Memphis Belle, White Tiger
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Explore the reasons for Normandy and why it
Movie: Band of Brothers, Saving
was successful. Discuss the US mistakes
Examine key events including:
D-Day
Examine photos and footage of the bombing
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constituted a war crime. Examine the
•
o
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of Dresden Germany and discuss if it
Examine key events including:
1944
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Private Ryan, Valkyrie
made during the landings. Outline the use of
propaganda and false intelligence in warfare.
Profile Colonel Stauffenberg and why many
German Officers wanted to kill Hitler.
Examine the Bunker and theories as to how
Hitler survived the assassination attempt.
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42 Ways to kill Hitler – Youtube.
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Myth busters Killing Hitler.
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1945
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Examine key events including:
o
The Battle of Berlin and the Death of
Hitler
Read testimonies of Hitler’s last days in the
Movie: Downfall, Monument Men
Berlin Bunker and examine conspiracy
theories of Hitler surviving WWII. Table the
casualties of the War in Europe. Map the
break-up of Germany and the division that
was created between the Allies and Russia at
the end of the war. Discuss the Nuremburg
Trials and Nazi War Criminals.
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EVALUATION
Year 9 History 2016