Our Australia: Book 3 - Australian Events by Teacher Superstore

Our Australia Series

PHOTOCOPY MASTERS For ages 9 to 12

Book 3

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Strands include: Time, Continuity and Change Place and Space Culture Resources Natural and Social Systems Investigation, Communication and Participation

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Contents

Section 1: Early Discovery and History The Batavia Cyclone Tracy 1 Cyclone Tracy 2 Ash Wednesday Bushfires 1 Ash Wednesday Bushfires 2 Recent Tragedies

7 8 9 10 11 12

Eureka Stockade The Dismissal The Disappearance of Harold Holt

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Section 3: Historical Sporting Events The Bodyline Series Phar Lap Phar Lap: The Hero The America’s Cup

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Section 4: Australia and the Olympic Games

The Melbourne 1956 Games Australia’s Gold Medallists Benefits to Australia The Sydney 2000 Olympics The Olympic Flame Great Moments of the Sydney Olympics

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Section 5: Annual Sporting Events

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Section 6: National Days of Celebration

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Australia day Celebration of a Nation Anzac Day Lest We Forget National Aboriginal Day

Answers

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The Melbourne Cup Past Winners The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race A Tragedy at Sea

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What is the Alternet?

Teacher s’ Notes eachers’

The Alternet CD-ROM contains pages of information and looks just like a website on the Internet. It uses a browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, to enable users to move around the program as if they were on the World Wide Web. Users do not need to be online to access the information pages contained on this CD-ROM. On various pages within this learning package, links to relevant websites are provided. They can only be accessed if the user is online at the time.

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To access all the external links go to this URL and click on the book you are working on:

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How to use the Alternet CD-ROM Program

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The links on the Alternet CD-ROM will take you to the Our Australia link page on the ReadyEd website. You will then see the relevant link to click on and this will take you out of the Ready-Ed website. This ensures that all links can be updated should they disappear at a later stage. You will always be accessing the latest links!

The Alternet CD-ROM can be used on both IBM or Macintosh computers. You do require a browser to be installed before using the disk, such as is used for looking at files on the Internet. The computer does not need to be connected to the Internet while using this disk, as all files are self-contained. However, the CD-ROM does contain some links to relevant websites for further investigation of topics, and you will need to go online to explore these.

© ReadyEdPubl i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• You may use the files directly from the CD-ROM by clicking on the initial folder ‘Aust’ and then This CD-ROM contains HTML files which automatically open in Netscape Navigator or Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, whichever program your computer uses.

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opening the file called ‘begin.htm’. For faster operation you can copy the entire contents of the ‘Aust’ folder to a folder on your hard disk, remove the CD-ROM for safekeeping, then open ‘begin.htm’ on your hard disk. This page can then be bookmarked for convenience.

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You will see the starting page with a list of the books in the left hand frame of your screen. Click on the book you are using to view the Index page for that book. Each book is divided into sections, again click on the section you require.

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Remember that some words are links that you can click on to go to another part of the program. Links usually change the cursor to a pointing finger.

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To exit the section you are in, use the BACK button on your browser. You can also use the navigation links in the left frame of each page to move to different sections of the program. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to visit any websites that are referred to on the pages. When you click on a website link, it will take you straight to the Ready-Ed website and then you will see the relevant link that you need to click on. The package has been designed so as to ensure students are always accessing the latest websites. If a website disappears, it will be located or replaced so that students are kept up-to-date. At no time will students have to type in website addresses. Please notify us of broken links by emailing the name of the site to links@readyed.com.au

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Teacher s’ Notes eachers’

About the Our Australia Series

The activity books in the Our Australia Series, comprise a comprehensive package that enables teachers to fully immerse their students in the concept of learning through the use of multimedia. The books contain a beautifully illustrated CD-ROM (the Alternet) containing the information required to complete the activity pages in each book. The CD-ROM contains all the files needed for use with the entire set of activity books in the Our Australia Series.

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The activity books included in the series are: “Famous Australians”

Book 2:

“Australian History”

Book 3:

“Australian Events”

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Book 1:

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The books explore Australian history, important people and notable events that have helped shape the country into what it is today. The books can be completed in any order, however, Books 2 and 3 contain activity pages sequenced in chronological order.

Many of the activity pages overlap with other sections of the series and links on the Alternet CD may take students to information that is used in another section. For example The Eureka Stockade is included as both an important part of Australian history and as an Australian event. The series aims to provide students with a solid foundation of Australia’s past, providing starting points for further research.

Using the Activity Pages ©R eadyEdPubl i cat i ons

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To make use of the activity pages users need to have inserted the CD-ROM. There are also a few pages that require the students to conduct further research of their own, either through print resources such as encylopedias and atlases, or the Internet.

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The Our Australia CD-ROM program uses either Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator to run on and users will need to access one or the other of these browsers. The CD-ROM contains the Alternet packages relevant to this book, ‘Australian Events’, as well as the other Alternet themes in this series. You will need the other books in this series to make the most of the other Alternet themes and you will find that several of the topics link to other sections in other books. The minimum hardware requirement for use of the Alternet program is any computer that uses a frames-capable Internet browser. This includes both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.

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Note: During loading of the Alternet program for use by students the computer may give warning messages about connection difficulties. These are because you are not attempting to connect to the Internet and can be ignored by clicking <OK>.

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First click on Book 3: then Section 1 using the Alternet CD.

Section 1: Early Discov ery and History Discovery Student Outcomes The Batavia

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Time, Continuity and Change: Understanding the Past 3.1b Interprets accounts and artefacts of people in other times.

Cyclone Tracy 1

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Place and Space: P eople and Places People 3.5 Describes how natural features affect the ways people live in particular places.

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Place and Space: P eople and Places People 3.5 Describes how natural features affect the ways people live in particular places. Note: This page requires a connection to the Internet to view relevant websites. If this is not possible, allow students to use books from the library instead.

© ReadyEdPubl i cat i ons Ash Wednesday 1 Page 10 • f o r r e v i e w p u r p o s e s o n l y • Place and Space: P eople and Places People Describes how natural features affect the ways people live in particular places.

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and identifies sources of information. Note: This page requires a connection to the Internet to view relevant websites. If this is not possible, allow students to use books from the library instead.

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Place and Space: P eople and Places People 3.5 Describes how natural features affect the ways people live in particular places.

Recent Tragedies

Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and identifies sources of information.

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First click on Book 3: then Section 1 using the Alternet CD.

The Batavia

Read about the events that surrounded the Batavia shipwreck. Follow the links on the Alternet CD-ROM for more information. R Write a Captains’ log which tell of the events from Captain Pelsaert’s point of view. Include six entries in the log:

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R Locate the following places on the map. Abrohlos Islands

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R Draw the likely path of the Batavia in red. Show the path most likely taken by Pelsaert in the smaller boat.

Extra: Imagine that you are going on a diving expedition to search for

artefacts from the Batavia. What sort of items do you think you might find?

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Cyclone T Trracy 1

R Read about the tragedy that destroyed Darwin in 1974. Follow the links on the Alternet CD-ROM for more information. 1. Number the statements below to show the order that they occurred in. Cyclone Tracy became stronger and changed direction, heading straight towards Darwin.

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Over the next 24 hours the winds became stronger and the Bureau of Meteorology named the cyclone Tracy.

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The people of Darwin made no preparations to protect themselves and their property from the cyclone.

For the next few days Cyclone Tracy moved south-west but it was expected to pass over Darwin.

On December 20th, 1974, the Bureau of Meteorology noted that a tropical depression had formed 700 kilometres north-east of Darwin. A total of 65 people were killed or lost at sea and 30,000 people were left homeless.

2. Why did Cyclone Tracy cause so much damage?

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All communications, power, water and sewerage were lost. There was a food shortage and no fresh water.

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Cyclone T Trracy 2

R Read about the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy. Follow the links on the Alternet CD-ROM for more information. Research and discuss the events that occurred once the cyclone had passed. Summarise your notes under the headings below.

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Organisations involved in the clean-up

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The People of Darwin

Discuss the tasks that you think each organisation was involved in.

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Further Research

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Use Internet links or library resources to find out information on Darwin and the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy. What changes were made to building designs when Darwin was rebuilt? Discuss.

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Ash W ednesday Bushfir es 1 Wednesday Bushfires

R Read about the devastating bushfires that occurred in 1983. Follow the links on the Alternet CD-ROM for more information.

On the Scene Study the facts on the Alternet to help you write a newspaper report about the bushfires. Use the outline below to plan what you will write.

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When?

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Details of damage to land and property:

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Brainstorm some possible titles for your report:

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Ash W ednesday Bushfir es 2 Wednesday Bushfires

R Write your title and the introductory paragraph of your news report below. Title: _________________________ by ______________________________

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Article:

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Introductory paragraph:

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First click on Book 3: then Section 1 using the Alternet CD.

Recent T edies Trrag agedies

R Explore the events of recent tragedies that the people of Australia have been involved in. Conduct some research using either Internet sites or reference materials in the library. Write a paragraph for each disaster below, explaining the events and damage.

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Tasmanian Trapped Miners (2006) -

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Granville Train Derailment (1977) -

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First click on Book 2: then Section 3 using the Alternet CD.

Section 2: Austr alian P olitical E Australian Political Evvents Student Outcomes The Eureka Stockade

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Time, Continuity and Change: Time and Change 3.2 Constructs a sequence from a set of events.

The Dismissal

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Communication Participation: 3.17 Presents information to explore an idea.

The Disappearance of Harold Holt

Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and identifies sources of information.

Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Communication Participation: 3.17 Presents information to explore an idea.

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Time, Continuity and Change: Understanding the P ast Past 3.1b Interprets accounts and artefacts of people in other times.

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First click on Book 3: then Section 2 using the Alternet CD.

Eur eka Stockade Eureka

R Below is a list of the events that happened during the Eureka Stockade in 1854. Study the information on the Alternet CD-ROM and then cut out each statement below. Glue them onto another piece of paper in the order in which they occurred.

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The miners who gave evidence were arrested.

The miners who burnt down the hotel were imprisoned.

The hotel owner was not arrested for the miner’s murder.

Miners had to pay a license to dig for gold.

The Story of the Eureka Stockade

The troopers attacked the fort and killed thirty men.

The miners in the stockade were protesting about the arrest of the miners and poor conditions.

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Peter Lalor and Raefello Carboni built a wooden stockade.

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The miners were found not guilty.

A miner from Ballarat was killed.

killed the miner.

fairer and had better conditions.

The miners of the Eureka Stockade were put on trial.

Other miners burnt down the hotel.

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The Dismissal

R Study the information on the Alternet CD-ROM and use it to help you complete the following. 1. What was “The Dismissal”?

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2. Discuss the roles of the key players below:

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Australia’s political history?

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The Disappear ance of Har old Holt Disappearance Harold

R Read the information on the Alternet about the mysterious disappearance of one of Australia’s prime ministers. Conduct some further research of your own and write a magazine article that covers the event. Include the following:

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R Write a draft for your article:

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the date and details, people Mr Holt was swimming with, the area that the disappearance occurred, details of the weather, details of Mr Holt’s political career, theories about the disappearance, a discussion on what you actually think might have happened based on what you have read.

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First click on Book 3: then Section 3 using the Alternet CD.

Section 3: Historical Spor ting E Sporting Evvents Student Outcomes The Bodyline Series

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and idenitifies sources of information.

Phar Lap

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and idenitifies sources of information.

Phar Lap: The Hero

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Time, Continuity and Change: Understanding the P ast Past 3.1a Describes different periods of time in the local area.

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Communication Participation: 3.17 Presents information to explore a key idea.

Page 21 © R e a d y E d P u b l i c a t i o n s Resour ces: Management and Enterprise esources: 3.12 Describes ways in which innovation and enterprise affect •f o evi ew pur posesonl y• people andr ther environment. The America’s Cup

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Note: This page requires a connection to the Internet to view relevant websites. If this is not possible, allow students to use books from the library instead.

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and idenitifies sources of information.

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First click on Book 3: then Section 3 using the Alternet CD.

The Bodyline Series

R Explore the Alternet CD-ROM section on this dramatic cricketing event. Remember to visit the relevant websites linked from the page. Use library resources if unable to connect to the Internet. Complete the following.

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1. When did this test series occur?

2. Where were the matches played?

4. What two countries were the cricket matches between? 5. What famous cricketers were involved in this series? 6. Which country won this series?

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3. What are the teams playing for?

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What impact did this series have on relations between the two allied countries?

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Phar Lap

R Explore the Alternet CD to learn about this racing champion. Visit the links to websites if possible.

Circle True or False True / False

2. Phar Lap was sold to an American.

True / False

3. His racing career began in 1929.

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4. Phar Lap’s career started during the Depression.

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5. Phar Lap won 47 of his 51 races.

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6. His heart was unusually large.

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7. Phar Lap was shot dead in 1930.

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8. He won the Melbourne Cup twice.

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9. Two men tried to kill Phar Lap in 1930.

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10. Phar Lap died in 1932 in America.

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R Create a fact file for this great horse. Born:

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1. Phar Lap was born in Australia.

Place of birth:

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Number of races: Number of wins:

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Number of races in which Phar Lap ran a place: Melbourne cup record: Significant events in Phar Lap’s career: Details of death: © Ready-Ed Publications

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Phar Lap: T he Her o The Hero

R Find out more about the effect that Phar Lap had on the people of Australia.

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1. Why was Phar Lap such a hero to the people of Australia?

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2. Phar Lap won the Melbourne Cup only once while other horses have won twice. Discuss the reasons you think Phar Lap is remembered as the most famous winner.

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The America’ s Cup America’s

R Read about this historic sporting achievement on the Alternet CD. Click to the websites for more information.

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What was so significant about Australia winning the America’s Cup in 1983?

What impact did this triumph have on Australia?

Where and when was the next America’s Cup held?

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Use your research skills to find out the details of the America’s Cup challenges since 1983.

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1983

Newport

Liberty (USA) Australia II (AUS)

4/3 Australia II

1987

Fremantle

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America’s Cup Challenge

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Auckland Valencia Valencia

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First click on Book 3: then Section 4 using the Alternet CD.

Section 4: Austr alia and the Olympic Games Australia Student Outcomes The Melbourne 1956 Games

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Time, Continuity and Change: Understanding the P ast Past 3.1a Describes different periods of time in the local area.

Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and identifies sources of information.

Benefits to Australia

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and identifies sources of information.

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.17 Presents information to explore a key idea.

Page 26 © R e a d y E d P u b l i c a t i o n s Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Communication Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and identifies sources of information. •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• The Sydney 2000 Olympics

Note: This page requires a connection to the Internet to view relevant websites. If this is not possible, allow students to use books from the library instead.

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Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Communication Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and identifies sources of information.

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Great Moments of the Sydney Olympics

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The Olympic Flame

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Place and Space: Care of Places 3.6 Identifies issues about care of places arising from the different ways in which they are valued. Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Communication Participation: 3.16 Frames questions and identifies sources of information. Note: This page requires a connection to the Internet to view relevant websites. If this is not possible, allow students to use books from the library instead.

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First click on Book 3: then Section 4 using the Alternet CD.

The Melbourne 1956 Games

R Read about the first time Australia hosted the Olympic Games. Visit the links for more information and complete the activities below.

Planning the 1956 Games

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What part did these people play in the opening ceremony? Ron Clarke -

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1. Several problems arose before the Melbourne Olympics even started. Describe them below:

The Opening Ceremony

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In what ways do you think the opening ceremony differed to the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 games. Explain your reasons.

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Austr alia’ s Gold Medallists Australia’ alia’s

R Study the table on the Alternet CD-ROM for the names of some of Australia’s Olympic champions at the Melbourne 1956 Games. You will need to look up reference books or visit the website linked from the page to find some of the answers.

Champions Quiz

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1. Betty Cuthbert won three gold medals. What events were they for?

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2. What two events did Murray Rose win a gold medal for?

3. Name the two event for which Dawn Fraser won gold medals at the 1956 Olympics. 4. What event were Ian Browne and Tony Marchant successful with?

6. How many silver and bronze medals did Australia earn?

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7. Which gold medallists also won silver medals? List them below: 8.

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Challenge:

Using the linked website or any reference materials describe an Olympic incident from the 1956 games. It may be a sporting incident or a ceremonial incident.

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Benefits to Austr alia Australia

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What influence do you think the success of the Melbourne Games had on the decision to allow Sydney to host the 2000 games?

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the sports incidents champions new sports benefits countries venues

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The Sydney 2000 Olympics

R Australia hosted the Olympic Games almost half a century after the Melbourne Olympics were held. Read some facts about these Games by viewing the Alternet CD-ROM.

Olympic Mascots

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Visit the Olympic Mascots website and find a picture of each mascot. Draw or print out a copy to paste into the boxes. Describe what each one represented. Name:

Name:

Represents:

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o c . c e Opening Ceremonies her r o t s sup r Describe what the purpose of an Olympic Opening Ceremony is. Google ‘Olympic e Games Opening Ceremonies’ to get some ideas to help you.

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The Olympic Flame

R Read about the Sydney 2000 Olympic flame’s journey and the torch relay on the Alternet CD-ROM. Complete the Fact File below.

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1. The Olympic flame was lit in ____________________ .

2. It was lit in the month of _______________________ . 3. It passed through _____________________ countries.

5. The torch relay covered a distance of ____________ . 6. Three people that carried the flame were: _____________________________________________

7. At the opening ceremony the Olympic cauldron was lit by _________________________________________

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4. It spent ___________ days travelling around Australia.

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Explain your design.

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Gr eat Moments of the Sydney Olympics Great R There were many great moments in the Sydney Olympics. Research the Internet or books to expand on some of these listed below:

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The Opening Ceremony:

Cathy F Frr eeman: Extra: Watch Cathy’s run here:

Louise Sauvage:

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The words spoken by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Mr Juan Antonio Samaranch, after the Games were over:

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Describe the plans for the sporting and accommodation facilities that were custom designed for the 2000 Olympics?

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Section 5: Annual Spor ting E Sporting Evvents Student Outcomes The Melbourne Cup

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Time, Continuity and Change: Understanding the P ast Past 3.1a Describes different periods of time in the local area.

Past Winners

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Cultur e: Cultural Cohesion and Diversity Culture: 3.8 Identifies different groups withing the community and how they function.

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Time, Continuity and Change: Understanding the P ast Past 3.1b Interprets accounts and artefacts of people in other times.

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Investigation, Communication and P articipation: Investigation Participation: 3.17 Presents information to explore a key idea.

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© ReadyEdPubl i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl yPage •33 Tragedy at Sea Note: This page requires a connection to the Internet to view relevant websites. If this is not possible, allow students to use books from the library instead.

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The Melbourne Cup

R Read about this famous race on the Alternet CD-ROM. Visit the links to help you complete the following.

Cup Day When is the Melbourne Cup held? __________________________

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Apart from the race itself, what else usually happens on this day?

What does your school do to celebrate Melbourne Cup Day?

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Who was the winning horse that year? _____________________ How far did that horse walk to race for the Melbourne Cup? ______________ How many horses ran in then first race in 1861? ________________ Where is the Melbourne Cup held? ________________________ How much is the Melbourne Cup Trophy worth today? _______________ Page 30

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Past Winner s Winners

R Conduct some research of your own and find information on past Melbourne Cup Winners. There is a link to a website from the Alternet CD or you may choose to use library resources. Complete the following.

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1. Name four horses that have won the Melbourne cup twice. _______________

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2. Name five trainers that have trained more than one winning horse.

3. Name five Melbourne Cup jockeys that have won the race twice.

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The Sydney to Hobar acht Race Hobartt Y Yacht

R Explore the Alternet CD and complete the following activities. Remember to use the links and Internet sites to help with your research. 1. When is this yacht race held? Sydney

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2. Draw the route of this famous yacht race take on the map.

4. When does this race finish? Hobart

History of the Race

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3. How many kilometres are covered in this race?

The first Sydney to Hobart Yacht race occurred in 1945. Use your research skills to complete the missing information in the table below. Check out the official Internet site or use materials in your library.

The First Race

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AT edy at Sea Trrag agedy

R Visit the Alternet CD and complete the following activity. Remember to use the links and Internet sites to help with your research.

News Flash! Read about the tragic end to the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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Summarise your findings under the headings below and use your notes to record a news report on tape. Date:

Weather Conditions:

Details of the race:

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Rescue Efforts:

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Section 6: National D ays of Celebr ation Days Celebration Student Outcomes Australia Day

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Cultur e: Cultural Cohesion and Diversity Culture: 3.9 Describes how membership of different groups affects the identity of individuals.

Note: This page requires a connection to the Internet to view relevant websites. If this is not possible, allow students to use books from the library instead.

Anzac Day

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Culture: Cultural Cohesion and Diversity 3.8 Identifies different groups withing the community and how they function.

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Time, Continuity and Change: Understanding the P ast Past 4.1a Describes signigicant events and ways of life in some periods of Australia’s past

Lest We Forget

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Time, Continuity and Change: Understanding the P ast Past 3.1b Interprets accounts and artefacts of people in other times.

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Cultur e: Aboriginal and T or es Culture: Tor orrr es Strait Islander Cultur Cultures 3.7 Describes some of the community groups that make up Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies today.

Note: This page requires a connection to the Internet to view relevant websites. If this is not possible, allow students to use books from the library instead.

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Austr alia day Australia

R Visit the Alternet CD and complete the following activities. Remember to visit the links and Internet sites for more information. 1. What day is Australia Day celebrated?

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3. When was the first Australia Day officially celebrated as a national holiday?

Describe two events that occur on Australia Day.

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2. What does Australia Day celebrate?

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Celebr ation of a Nation Celebration

R Visit the Alternet CD and complete the following activities. Remember to use the links and Internet sites to help with your reseach. Read about the history of Australia Day. Fill in the blanks in the timeline below. 1788 -

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Governer Macquarie recommended the use of the name “Australia” rather than “New Holland”.

1825 ____ -

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Captain Arthur Phillip became Governer of the Colony of New South Wales.

The first centenary of European settlement was celebrated.

Discuss the reasons why you think this change was made.

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Australia Day 1988 marked 200 years of European settlement and bicentennial celebrations took place around the country. For the first time, the national public holiday was celebrated on the actual 26th January rather than the closest Monday.

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Anzac D ay Day

R Visit the Alternet CD and complete the following activities. Remember to use the links and Internet sites to help with your reseach.

A Day of Remembrance Anzac Day is celebrated on April 25th of every year.

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What do we remember on this day?

Describe the events of the first Anzac Day.

Year

What Happened

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Why was this date chosen as Anzac Day?

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Extra: Write down three questions that you would like to ask an Anzac soldier.

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Lest W eF or get We For org

R Explore the Alternet CD and complete the following activities. Visit the websites that are linked to the Anzac Day section. Use library resources if unable to connect to the Internet.

An Anzac hero

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Read the story of Simpson and his donkey. Create a profile for this Anzac Hero. Name: Donkey’s name: The scene:

Describe his heroic acts:

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National Aboriginal D ay Day

R Explore the Alternet CD and complete the following activities. Visit the websites that are linked to this section. Use library resources if unable to connect to the Internet. NAIDOC activities have become a week of celebrations rather than a day.

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1. What is the purpose of this week?

3. What does NAIDOC stand for? 4.

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2. Briefly summarise the history of these celebrations.

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being held this year?

6. Who organises NAIDOC week?

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Conduct some research using the website links on the Alternet and find out what some of the celebrations for this year include.

2. 3.

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Answer s Answers Page 8 - Cyclone T racy 1 Tracy Order: 5, 2, 4, 3, 1, 8, 6, 7; 2 & 3. Answers will vary.

Page 18 - The Bodyline Series 1. 1932-33 season; 2. Australia; 3. The Ashes; 4. England and Australia; 5. Sir Donald Bradman, Douglas Jardine, Harold Larwood; 6. England.

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Page 19 - Phar Lap 1. False; 2. False; 3. True; 4. True; 5. False; 6. True; 7. False; 8. False; 9. True; 10. False.

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Page 27 - The Olympic Flame 1. False; 2. False; 3. True; 4. True; 5. False; 6.

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Page 24 - Australia’s Gold Medallists 1. 200 metres running and 80 metres hurdles, 4 x 100 metre athletics relay; 2. 1500 metres freestyle and 400 metres freestyle; 3. 100 metres freestyle, 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay; 4. 2000 metres tandem cycling; 5. Swimming, athletics (running), cycling; 6. Silver - 8, Bronze 14; 7. Dawn Fraser, Lorraine Crapp, John Devitt; 8. United States and the Soviet Union.

Page 30 - The Melbour ne Cup Melbourne 1. The first Tuesday of every November. Challenge: A hand-beaten gold watch; Archer; 850 km; 17; Flemington; Answers will vary - in 2010, it was valued at $150 000. Page 31 - P ast W inners Past Winners 1. Archer, Peter Pan, Rain Lover, Think Big. 2. Any of the following: Bart Cummings, Lee Freedman, C.S. Hayes, G.M. Hanlon, M.L. Robins, J. Scobie, F. McGrath, C. Wheeler, I. Earnshaw. 3. Any of the following: D. Beadman, P. Cook, H. White, J. Johnson, R. Higgins, J.Purtell, P. Glennon, D. Munro, W. Cook, J. Munro, A. Wilson, A . Shanahan, R. Lewis, W. McLachlan. Trophy: Check website for answers.

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Page 32 - Sydney to Hobart Y acht R ace Yacht Race 1. Boxing Day each year; 2. Check map; 3. 630 nautical miles or 1,134 kilometres; 4. December 31st.

Race History: The First Race: 9; Rani, John Illingworth; Six days, 14 hours and 22 minutes; Controversy: Maxi Rothmans crossed the line first but was disqualified for using a sail carrying an illegal advertising logo; Anniversary Race: 1994, 371, Tasmania, Robert Clifford; Closest Finish: Seven seconds, Condor of Bermuda, Sydney maxi Apollo.

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Page 35 - Australia Day 1. January 26th of every year; 2. the arrival of Captain Arthur Phillip and the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788; 3. Australia Day was declared a national holiday after Federation in 1901. The different states of Australia referred to this holiday using different names, but in 1931 it became known nationally as Australia Day; Page 39 - National Aboriginal Day 1. To provide an opportunity to recognise and learn about the traditions and culture of the Australian Aborigines. 2. Answers will vary. 3. NAIDOC: National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee. 4 & 5. Answers will vary. 6. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC).

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