Last Lesson Review1. Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela all

led successful civil rights campaigns for racial equality in their respective countries.

2. In the United States, actions like the Montgomery bus boycott and the Freedom Rides would help end segregation in the United States.

3. Aboriginal civil rights campaigners would be inspired by their American counterparts, and organise actions such as the NSW Freedom Rights to end segregation in remote towns.

Welcome to the Aboriginal Rights and Freedoms

Classroom Exhibit

What do these men have in common?

They are all Aboriginal civil rights leaders.

Jack Patten Vincent Lingiari Charles Perkins

ABORIGINAL CIVIL RIGHTS

MOVEMENT3 Major Events

1938 Day of Mourning – Jack Patten

1965 Freedom Rides – Charles Perkins

1966 Wave Hill Strike – Vincent Lingiari

Today’s TEEL Question

1. Explain the background, purpose and significance of early 20th century Aboriginal activism (5 lines)

In your TEEL response, you will need to mention at least TWO events, with at least TWO sources each to support your description of the events.

Background – context, situation, problemPurpose – reasons for, aims, objectivesSignificance – effects, impact, legacy

How to navigate the EXHIBIT :

1. Begin at any STARTING POINT.

2. Write down notes on the ‘Report Form’ as you walk past the Information and Sources.

3. Participate in the activities listed, writing on sticky notes, including the Reflection Activity.

4. When you have enough information on BOTH events, return to complete writing your TEEL paragraph for today’s question.

5. Take your time and enjoy!

HOMEWORKComplete one TEEL

paragraph Explain the background,

purpose and significance of early 20th century

Aboriginal activism.