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A democracy destroyed - unit of work

Teacher guide A democracy destroyed - unit of work

TLF ID M009557

This is an extended unit of work for the mid-secondary years about how the Nazis destroyed democracy in Germany and how democracy is protected in Australia. The unit contains four focus questions that are explored through sequences of learning with student activities and assessment tasks. Teacher notes, assessment criteria and student handouts are included in the resource.

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Educational details

Educational value
  • Although intended for students in year 10, this unit would be useful for years 11 and 12 courses in modern history that deal with the rise of the Nazi Party, the election of Adolf Hitler as German Chancellor and the overthrow of the Weimar Republic.
  • It may also be of use in year 10 history as background to the World War II depth study, especially for the content description about an overview of the causes of the war.
  • The unit is valuable for considerations in civics and citizenship about what makes a democracy vulnerable. The case study of the rise of Nazism provides many opportunities for students to analyse the health of Australia's democracy.
Year level

10; 11; 12

Topics Totalitarianism Military campaigns Political power International relations Invasion Democracy National socialism World War II
Learning area
  • Civics and citizenship
  • History
  • Humanities and Social Sciences

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