Australian Freedom Ride Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the 1965 Freedom Ride in Australia's civil rights history. They will develop an awareness of the key people, events, and concepts associated with this event. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, research, and video watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

Download
Freedom Bus Ride Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet below and use the internet to complete the assigned tables:

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Australian Freedom Ride 1965 Research Qu
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Option 3: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet:

Download
Freedom Rides Viewing Questions.docx
Microsoft Word Document 21.8 KB

Step 2: Answer the set questions by watching the video below:


Test your learning



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