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Which subject	History
What topic	Naidoc week
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: NAIDOC Week

Subject

History

Topic

NAIDOC Week

Grade/Age Group

Year 4

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the significance of NAIDOC Week within Australian history and culture.
• Identify key themes and events celebrated during NAIDOC Week.
• Develop respect and appreciation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Printed handouts with information about NAIDOC Week
• Markers and A3 paper for group activity
• Access to a short video about NAIDOC Week (optional)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to NAIDOC Week	5 mins	Briefly explain what NAIDOC Week is, its history, and significance. Include a discussion on why it is important to celebrate indigenous cultures.
2	Key Themes and Events	10 mins	Present key themes of NAIDOC Week using the projector. Hand out printed materials. Engage students in a discussion about these themes.
3	Group Activity	10 mins	Divide students into small groups (4-5 students each). Each group creates a poster representing one theme of NAIDOC Week using A3 paper and markers.
4	Reflection and Wrap-up	5 mins	Groups share their posters with the class informally. Conclude with key takeaways and why respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is important. Homework: Reflective activity based on their learning.

Homework

• Students will complete a reflective activity at home, where they write a short paragraph on what they learned about NAIDOC Week and its importance. Homework will be checked in subsequent lessons without student presentations in class.

Lesson script