Year

10 History
World War II

Year 10 History
Study of the modern world and Australia from 1918 to

present.

Emphasis on Australia in its global context.

The 20th century became a criEcal period in Australias

social, cultural, economic and poliEcal development.

The transformaEon of the modern world during a Eme of

poliEcal turmoil, global conict and internaEonal

cooperaEon provides a necessary context for
understanding Australias development, its place within
the Asia-Pacic region, and its global standing.

Key inquiry quesEons

How did the nature of global

conict change during the

twenEeth century?

What were the consequences of

World War II? How did these

consequences shape the modern
world?

How was Australian society

aected by other signicant global

events and changes in this period?

Year 10 History
Week 2: Overview

The inter-war years between World War I and World War II, including the
Treaty of Versailles, the Roaring TwenEes and the Great Depression.

ConEnuing eorts post-World War II to achieve lasEng peace and security in

the world, including Australias involvement in UN peacekeeping.

The major movements for rights and freedom in the world and the
achievement of independence by former colonies.

The nature of the Cold War and Australias involvement in Cold War and post-
Cold War conicts (Korea, Vietnam, The Gulf Wars, Afghanistan), including the
rising inuence of Asian naEons since the end of the Cold War.

Developments in technology, public health, longevity and standard of living

during the twenEeth century, and concern for the environment and
sustainability.

Week 3.

An overview of the causes and course of World War II.

Week 4.

An examinaEon of signicant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb.

Weeks 5 and 6.

The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Baele of Britain,
Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore).

Week 7.

The impact of World War II, with a parEcular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing
roles of women and use of warEme government controls (conscripEon, manpower controls, raEoning and
censorship).

Week 8.

The impact of World War II, with a parEcular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing
roles of women and use of warEme government controls (conscripEon, manpower controls, raEoning and
censorship).

Week 9.

Revision.

Formal Assessment
Source Analysis Week 4
CogniEve Test Week 6
ExaminaEon Week 9

* Subject to change.

Informal Assessment
2x each week, except on formal assessment weeks.

- Historical Knowledge and Understanding.

-

Historical Skills.

These are non-threatening tests; they do not

contribute to your nal grade!

Developing good study

habits