Famous Australians – People in Power – Ages 9–12

High interest activities. Since Federation was achieved on 1 January 1901, the ensuing years have seen Australia become a country greatly admired around the world. The heroism of our ANZACs at Gallipoli was viewed by many as the moment when the world and Australians recognised our country as one nation.

By the mid-twentieth century, succeeding Australian federal governments had developed a huge immigration program which brought in migrants from many overseas countries. Today, Australia is one of the most successful multicultural nations on Earth.

Features:

• a collection of thoroughly researched biographies aimed to increase student’s awareness of some of the people responsible for making Australia what it is today
• high-interest blackline master activities will enable students to understand how each person contributed to Australia’s identity and development
• activities include further research
• outcome links and answers