Introduction
The focus of this unit is about Human Rights, the Stolen Generation and Australia as a nation.
You have already learned about Human Rights, Kevin Rudd's Apology, and why children were removed from their homes.
NOW it is time to discover the importance of National Sorry Day.
Task
Creat a project that includes:
What is Sorry Day?
What should our school do to commemorate Sorry Day?
Why is Sorry Day important?
Process
Using your knowledge, webpages and videos to find out as much as you can about Sorry Day. Some questions to consider are:
1. When is Sorry Day?
2. Why was Sorry Day created?
3. Why was Sorry Day created?
4. How does Sorry Day link to Human Rights?
5. How does Sorry Day link to Stolen Generations?
6. What do people do to commemorate National Sorry Day?
Task
Write down as much information as you can. Use your own words in complete sentences/paragraphs.
Resources
Try finding your own credible online resources using the skills you have learned in school.
If you're having trouble here are a few links to get you started (copy and paste these into web browser):
http://www.sheknows.com.au/parenting/articles/962577/teaching-your-kids…
http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/sorry-day-stol…
http://bringingthemhomewa.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/sorry-day-2010_fl…
Conclusion
When finished make a summary page of what you have learned about Sorry Day and what our school should do to celebrate Sorry Day.
Credits
Resources:
Tough issues: Teaching your kids about National Sorry Day. (n.d.). Retrieved September 3, 2014, from http://www.sheknows.com.au/parenting/articles/962577/teaching-your-kids-about-national-sorry-day
Sorry Day and the Stolen Generations. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2014, from http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/sorry-day-stol…
National Sorry Day 2010. (2010, January 1). Retrieved September 1, 2014, from http://bringingthemhomewa.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/sorry-day-2010_fl…