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Which subject	History
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: History

Topic

The Impact of World War II on Australia

Objectives

To understand the key events of World War II and their influence on Australia.
To analyze the social, economic, and political changes in Australia post-war.
To encourage critical thinking and discussion around the effects of war on society.

Materials

Projector and screen
PowerPoint presentation on World War II
Handouts with key events and timelines
Short documentary clip (5-10 minutes)
Whiteboard and markers
Access to computers/tablets (if time allows)

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Subject

History

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the Australian Curriculum achievement standards for Year 8 History, particularly focusing on the significance of historical events and their impact on Australian society.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the topic of World War II and its relevance to Australia. Engage students with a question about what they know.
2	Key Events Overview	10 min	Present a PowerPoint summarizing key events of World War II relevant to Australia. Include visuals and statistics.
3	Video Clip	5 min	Show a short documentary clip that highlights Australia’s involvement in WWII and its consequences.
4	Class Discussion	5 min	Facilitate a discussion on how WWII impacted Australian society. Encourage students to share thoughts and insights.
5	Conclusion and Reflection	3 min	Summarize the main points discussed and explain the importance of understanding history.
6	Homework Assignment	2 min	Assign students to write a short reflection on how they think WWII altered Australia, to be submitted online.

Homework

Students will complete a one-page reflection on the impact of World War II on Australia, focusing on specific changes in society, economy, or politics. This assignment will be submitted electronically, and feedback will be provided without students presenting it in class.