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Which subject	History
What topic	Australian women during world war 2
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Australian Women During World War II

Objectives

• Understand the roles and contributions of Australian women during World War II.
• Explore the impact of the war on women's rights and societal expectations in Australia.
• Analyze primary and secondary sources related to women's experiences during the war.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Handouts with primary and secondary source excerpts
• Video clips about women's contributions during WWII
• Homework assignment sheets

Grade/Age Group

Year 10

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: History as it covers the understanding of historical events, roles of individuals, and societal changes in Australia during significant conflicts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the topic. Discuss prior knowledge about women in WWII and set the context.
2	Video Presentation	10 minutes	Show a short video highlighting Australian women's contributions during the war. Follow with a class discussion.
3	Group Work	8 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with handouts containing excerpts from primary and secondary sources for analysis.
4	Group Sharing	5 minutes	Groups share key points from their analysis without full presentation. Teacher facilitates discussion.
5	Conclusion	2 minutes	Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the importance of women's roles in WWII and their impact on Australian society.
6	Homework Assignment	0 minutes	Distribute and explain the homework assignment based on today's lesson. Check homework completion without presentations.

Homework

• Write a one-page reflection on how the roles of Australian women during World War II changed societal perceptions and women’s empowerment in Australia post-war.
• Complete the reflection by the next class.

Lesson script