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Year 9 history
In Year 9, learners study the making of the modern world from about 1750 to 1918. They investigate the Industrial Revolution, the movement of peoples, imperialism and its effects, the making of the Australian nation including frontier conflict, and Australia's experience of World War I, while building skills in analysing sources and constructing arguments.
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Historical knowledge and understanding
- The Industrial RevolutionFull lesson · 55 minLearners examine why industrialisation began in Britain, key technologies, changes to work and cities, and the effects on workers, children and the environment.
- Australia and World War IFull lesson · 55 minLearners investigate why Australia went to war in 1914, key campaigns such as Gallipoli and the Western Front, the impact at home and how the war is commemorated.
- The movement of peoples, 1750–1901Topic outlineLearners examine forced and free migration, including the transatlantic slave trade, convict transportation and the movement of Pacific Islander labourers to Queensland.
- Making a nation: frontier conflict and its legaciesTopic outlineLearners investigate frontier conflict, protection policies and their effects on First Nations peoples, using a range of sources and community perspectives.
- Imperialism in AsiaTopic outlineLearners study the expansion of European empires in Asia in the 1800s and responses to imperialism in countries such as India, China or Japan.