History
The Australian curriculum: History
Show curriculum detailsThe Australian Curriculum: History aims to ensure that students develop:
- interest in, and enjoyment of, historical study for lifelong learning and work, including their capacity and willingness to be informed and active citizens
- knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the past and the forces that shape societies, including Australian society
- understanding and use of historical concepts, such as evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy, significance and contestability
- capacity to undertake historical inquiry, including skills in the analysis and use of sources, and in explanation and communication.
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History activities [2]
Activity 1: Mourning
Show detailsSubtheme(s): Culture; Customs and traditions
The death of a friend or family member is a difficult issue to deal with at any age. It must be especially hard when the tragedy is caused by an avoidable accident. Bridie and her sister blame themselves for the death of their friend Lorna and find it difficult to cope with the grief. The funeral is an important event in helping the characters to deal with their loss and sense of guilt.
Discover
- Funerals are a way of bringing family and friends together to celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed away. Discuss the emotions of the friends and family members at Lorna's funeral.
Reflect
- If deemed appropriate by the teacher, students could research the rituals and ceremonial traditions associated with funerals and burials in different cultures. Students choose from a list of countries/cultures nominated by the class. These could reflect the heritage of students in the class. Students present their research as a web page or chart.
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Activity 2: The hearse
Show detailsSubtheme(s): Customs and traditions; Transport
This clip shows a very simple horse-and-cart hearse used to carry Lorna's coffin from her house to the cemetery. In 1928 working-class people could not afford to have a motorised vehicle. View the different historical examples of hearses used in Australia.
- Way to Go – History of the Hearse, http://www.postcards.sa.com.au/features/history_hearse.html
- Classic and Vintage Funeral Coaches, http://www.funeralcoaches.com.au/history-of-australian-hearses.html
Reflect
If deemed appropriate by the teacher view the clip, 'The funeral', again and have the class discuss the questions below. Use the template from the Student Activity Sheet H9.5 to help students focus on the correct elements when watching the clip.
- What style of coffin is Lorna interred in?
- What material is the coffin made from?
- Why are flowers placed on the top?
- Who marches in the funeral procession?
- What order are they in and why?
- What is the significance of the 'Irish wake', occurring after the burial?
- Why do people dress in black?
![Children's chores [Episode 17 | 1928 : Bridie]](/interface/images/spec_graphic/clip/1928/1/thumb.jpg "Children's chores [Episode 17 | 1928 : Bridie]")
![The Funeral [Episode 17 | 1928 : Bridie]](/interface/images/spec_graphic/clip/1928/2/thumb.jpg "The Funeral [Episode 17 | 1928 : Bridie]")
