The Australian Home Front During WWI Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the home front in Australia during World War One. They will develop an awareness of the effects of World War I on Australian society such as the role of women, political debates about conscription, relationships with the British Empire, and the experiences of returned soldiers. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading 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
Home Front Reading Questions.docx
Microsoft Word Document 21.4 KB

Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Watch video


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

Download
WWI Australian Home Front Viewing Questi
Microsoft Word Document 22.2 KB

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

Watch on YouTube


Test your learning



Extension activities



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