We Can Support You To Talk About Race Relations In Your Classroom
L Lesley Woodhouse

We Can Support You To Talk About Race Relations In Your Classroom

Jun 16, 2020 · Teaching

Every Wingaru Kids lesson supports an understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives. The following lessons talk directly to racism, stereotyping & cultural bias. 

1967 Referendum

Looks at discriminatory items in the Australian Constitution and the political movement that fought for, and won, changes via a national referendum.

Lesson Category: Political Issues

Acknowledgement of Country

Encourages appreciation of diversity by exploring some Aboriginal names for country and why we acknowledge this.

Lesson Category: Modern Life

Adam Goodes

Discusses the contribution of Adam Goodes as both a sportsman, a role model, and a campaigner against racism.

Lesson Category: Contact

Anzacs - Indigenous Veterans

Studies Indigenous veterans and the discrimination and hardship they faced before and after fighting for their country in overseas conflicts.

Lesson Category: Modern Life

Aussie Identity

Investigates stereotypes in the portrayal of the Australian identity

Lesson Category: Modern Life

Cathy Freeman

Discusses the contribution of Cathy Freeman as both a sportsperson and a role model.

Lesson Category: Contact

Constitutional Recognition

Looks at the arguments for and against reform of Australia’s Constitution so that it is fair to all Australians.

Lesson Category: Political Issues

David Unaipon

Considers how David Unaipon’s public role challenged the negative stereotypes held about Indigenous People at that time.

Lesson Category: Contact

Democracy & Truth Telling

Looks at what truths need to be told to foster positive race relations in our democracy.

Lesson Category: Modern Life

Discrimination

Discusses types of racism and explores techniques to help stop it.

Lesson Category: Political Issues

Fair Skin Black Fella

Looks at the impact of stereotypes about skin colour.

Lesson Categories: Modern Life

Maria Lock

Explores the incredible story of a Darug woman who, at a time when both women and Aboriginal people had few rights, triumphed through her resilience.

Lesson Category: Contact

NSW Freedom Ride

Introduces to the concepts of racism, segregation and political action.

Lesson Category: Political Issues

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Explores Oodgeroo’s writing and campaigning against discriminatory government practices at that time.

Lesson Category: Contact

Reconciling the Past

Explores the history of multiculturalism in Australia.

Lesson Category: Modern Life

Racism. It Stops With Me

Helps students identify how racism is a form of discrimination and suggests ways they can counter it.

Lesson Category: Political Issues

Stereotypes

Challenges stereotypes by encouraging students to consider who they might have a bias against and why that might be the case.

Lesson Category: Modern Life

Stolen Girl

Provides an understanding of the Stolen Generation and the lasting impact of the government decision to forcibly remove children from their homes and communities.

Lesson Category: Political Issues

The National Apology

The apology acknowledged the existence and the impacts of the Stolen Generation.

Lesson Category: Political Issues

Treaty

Investigates the lack of a Treaty between colonisers and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia.

Lesson Category: Modern Life

Voice: Uluru Statement from the Heart

In 2017, the Uluru Statement from the Heart demanded constitutional reform on three points: voice, truth, and treaty.

Lesson Category: Modern Life

What is NAIDOC Week?

Explains the origin and purpose of NAIDOC Week while exploring strategies to respect and value diversity.

Lesson Category: Modern Life

 

Based on a Watch-Play-Learn format, each lesson includes a video, digital activities, comprehensive curriculum-aligned lesson plan & printable support material.

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