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Defining moments in Australian History

Text Defining moments in Australian History

TLF ID M021690

This extensive web-based resource examines events, people and places of profound significance to the Australian people and their personal, community and national histories. The resource includes a list of 100 'defining moments' identified by historians supported by background information, images, video and links to the museum's collection. The resource also includes a process through which people can nominate other 'moments' in Australian history to be added to the collection. School users can navigate the collection via curriculum subject, year level as well as topics, places and timeline.

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Year level

3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Dreaming (Spiritual) Aboriginal history Land custodianship Political systems National days Anniversaries Celebrations Emblems Festivals Migration Australian history Constitutions Economy Human rights Civil rights Freedom Imperialism Colonies Decolonisation Social history Political independence Democracy Social equality Federation Modern history Lifestyles Torres Strait Islander history Chronological order Significant people Historical sources Contemporary world
Learning area
  • Humanities and social sciences
  • History

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Contributors
  • Contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Copyright Holder
  • Name: National Museum of Australia
  • Organization: National Museum of Australia
  • URL: http://www.nma.gov.au
  • Publisher
  • Name: National Museum of Australia
  • Organization: National Museum of Australia
  • Description: Publisher
  • URL: http://www.nma.gov.au
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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  • Text
Rights
  • © National Museum of Australia. This material may be copied, distributed, displayed, downloaded, or printed for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the National Museum of Australia is attributed.