Students sequence a timeline outlining Australia’s involvement in the Second World War. This resource outlines some significant events and gives an overview of Australia’s involvement. Students can connect events to gain a sense of the conflict's scope over time.
Teacher notes
Learning intentions
This resource requires students to sequence key events on a Second World War timeline.
By the end of this lesson, students will:
- read and correctly sequence key events
- connect significant events during the war.
Lesson resource
- Student worksheet with timeline activity.
Teaching ideas
Students could use the Second World War timeline to:
- highlight and discuss turning points in the war
- connect main events to work out how one event led to another
- create their own interactive timeline
- use the timeline to make judgments and conclusions, such as the impacts on defence personnel, civilians and military strategy
- select an event from the timeline and do further research
- select an event from the timeline and learn about a veteran who served there
- explore the advantages and disadvantages of timelines.
Supporting resources
For more information read our interactive book, Second World War: Where Australians served.
Australian Curriculum
Knowledge and understanding
Students learn about the causes, outbreak and course of the Second World War and the significance of Australian involvement (AC9HH10K01).
Skills
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of information analyse cause and effect, and evaluate patterns of continuity and change (AC9HH10S05).
Teaching sensitivities
Teachers are advised to be sensitive to students’ perspectives and emotions while using this resource. When working through the activity, teachers will need to consider their students’ religious and cultural beliefs, any experiences of war or conflict, or parents serving in the defence forces. It is the responsibility of teachers to consider whether it is appropriate to use this resource with their students.
Copyright
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