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Lesson Plan: Australia & United Nations

Grade Level: Year 10

Duration: 30 minutes

Subject: No Specific Subject

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the role of Australia within the United Nations (UN).
• Identify key contributions made by Australia to international peace and security.
• Discuss the significance of UN initiatives relevant to Australia.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector with presentation slides
• Access to the internet for interactive activities
• Handouts with key terms and definitions

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engagement Question: Begin the lesson by asking students, "What do you know about Australia’s role on the world stage?"
2. Brief Discussion: Allow students to share their thoughts. Write down key points on the whiteboard to reference later.

Presentation: Australia and the United Nations (10 minutes)

1. Overview of the United Nations:

   • Briefly explain what the UN is and its main purposes, including maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, and fostering social and economic development.

2. Australia’s Involvement:

   • Discuss when Australia joined the UN (1945) and its contributions to various missions.
   • Highlight Australia’s role in peacekeeping missions and contributions to humanitarian efforts.

3. Key Initiatives:

   • Explain Australia’s involvement in initiatives, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate change actions.
   • Discuss Australia's position on important issues like human rights, disarmament, and indigenous rights.

Group Activity: Role-Play Discussion (10 minutes)

1. Divide into Small Groups:

   • Organize students into groups of 4-5.

2. Assign Scenarios:

   • Each group is assigned a different UN initiative related to Australia, such as climate change, indigenous rights, refugee support, or peacekeeping missions.

3. Discussion Points:

   • Groups should discuss their scenario and prepare a brief presentation on:
     • Why the initiative is important to Australia.
     • How Australia can contribute to its success.
     • Possible challenges Australia may face.

Presentations and Class Discussion (5 minutes)

1. Group Presentations:

   • Allow each group 1 minute to share their findings with the class.

2. Wrap-Up Discussion:

   • Encourage a final discussion about the interconnectedness of Australia’s contributions to the UN and global issues.

Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes)

1. Summarize Key Points:

   • Recap the importance of Australia in the UN and the key initiatives discussed.

2. Exit Ticket:

   • As students leave, ask them to write down one new thing they learned about Australia's role in the United Nations on a piece of paper and submit it in the box provided.

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Assessment

• Participation: Engage students during discussions and group activities.
• Exit Ticket: Collect the reflections to assess understanding of the lesson content.

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Additional Resources

• United Nations Overview: UN Website
• Australia's Foreign Affairs: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Case Studies on Australia's Involvement: Available on classroom interactive platforms.

This lesson aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of Australia’s role within an international context, encouraging students to connect local issues with global initiatives.