5.0+History+Home

= History =

For History the students are to look at the Commonwealth Games in greater depth as well as a participating country, athlete and event. At the completion of this unit, students would have constructed an information folder (or poster) that they will present individually to the class. Students are not to select the same country as another class mate.

The following outcomes from SACSA (South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability) will be in accordance with the students assessments.


 * Students analyse critically the ways in which communities in Australia and other countries seek both to maintain social cohesion and foster cultural diversity. Using these insights, they consider and develop strategies for preferred futures. [F] [Id] [T] [KC1] [KC6]
 * Researches and engages with others to enhance ethical behaviour in relation to the human rights of individuals and groups, within and across groups, cultures or countries. [In] [T] [C] [KC1]

There will be 5 Scaffolding Tasks - these tasks represent a week. The particular unit will run for 6 weeks, in the final week students will present their information folder or poster.


 * Assessment **

Students will be marked on
 * The amount of research and information they have gathered on the selected
 * Commonwealth Games
 * Country
 * Athlete Profile
 * Event
 * Time line
 * References
 * The appearance of their information folder or poster
 * Colour
 * Design/Layout
 * Uniqueness
 * The presentation of their information folder or poster
 * Voice projection
 * Eye contact
 * Knowledge of information
 * Confidence