Federation for All?

Scenario & Question       Task      Background      Process    Conclusion    Teacher Notes

  Scenario & Question

It is the future. The year is 2101. You live in a time of enlightenment.
The people of the world are concerned with fairness, equality and justice for all.

You have been tasked to carry out research in preparation for the bicentenary of Federation.
Your preliminary investigations cause you to question some decisions 
made at the time of federation. 

You are particularly puzzled by reports of the treatment of indigenous people at that time
and wonder whether Federation improved the situation.


Gaps in your current knowledge impel you to return to that period of time 
to investigate further and gather evidence which answers the question  ...

   HOW DID FEDERATION AFFECT INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN AUSTRALIA?

Task

Given that you are part of an official committee you will need to report back the results of your research to that committee.  You may choose any format that is interesting and could capture the imagination of the celebration committee. 
Some suggestions are provided:

Develop a multimedia presentation, speech, a video or a dramatic presentation.

 

Scenario & Question       Task      Background      Process    Conclusion    Teacher Notes