Celebrations and Commemorations · Past and present
National Days and What They Mean
Exploring Australia Day, NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, and other national days, including what they celebrate and who they honour.
Key Questions
- 1What national days does Australia celebrate?
- 2Why are some national days celebrated differently by different groups?
- 3What does NAIDOC Week celebrate and why is it important?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9HASS3K02
Year: Year 3
Subject: HASS
Unit: Celebrations and Commemorations
Period: Past and present
Suggested Methodologies
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