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Which subject	English
What topic	Australian migration
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Australian Migration

Topic

Australian Migration

Objectives

• Understand the historical context of migration to Australia.
• Identify key waves of migration and their impact on Australian society.
• Discuss the reasons for migration and the experiences of migrants.
• Develop skills in critical thinking and discussion.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint presentation on Australian migration history
• Handouts with migration statistics and key terms
• Video clip about migrant experiences in Australia
• Worksheets for note-taking and reflection

Grade/Age Group

Year 6

Subject

English

Number of Students

20

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Brief overview of the lesson. Introduce the topic of Australian migration and outline objectives.
2	Warm-up Discussion	5 minutes	Pose questions about students' knowledge of migration. Engage students in sharing what they know or have heard.
3	Presentation	10 minutes	Show PowerPoint presentation covering key historical waves of migration to Australia. Highlight important dates and statistics.
4	Video Clip	5 minutes	Show a short video featuring personal stories of migrants to Australia. Encourage students to think about the human aspect of migration.
5	Group Activity	3 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Provide them with a handout and ask them to discuss key reasons for migration and share one interesting fact.
6	Class Discussion	2 minutes	Regroup as a class and have a brief discussion about the group's findings. Encourage different perspectives and thoughts on migration.
7	Reflection and Conclusion	2 minutes	Summarise key points discussed. Encourage students to reflect on how migration has shaped Australian society and their own communities.

Homework

• Assign students to write a short paragraph about an aspect of migration they found interesting. This will be submitted at the beginning of the next lesson for feedback, but no presentations will be required.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions for participation and understanding.
• Review homework for comprehension of key concepts taught in the lesson.

Alignment with National Curriculum

The lesson addresses the History Curriculum content related to the study of migration and its effects on Australian society, fostering critical thinking and understanding of Australia's cultural diversity.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to cater to diverse learning styles by incorporating various activities (discussion, visual presentation, and personal reflection).
• Be open to students' experiences and insights about migration, valuing their contributions to the discussion.

Lesson script