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Facts about Indigenous people Jigsaw
Theme: Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders - Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
Key Learning Area: Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) - Technology
Age Group: Secondary Lower (13-14) - Secondary Middle (15-16) Resource Type: Handouts Stimulus Name: Facts about Indigenous people
Outcomes
Students examine facts which address common myths and misconceptions and recognise the resulting racism, prejudice and discrimination.
Introduction
Teachers should handle these issues sensitively as the associated myths may offend some students. For further information to support these facts students should visit the following websites:
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner
Office of the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Worksheets to download
Facts about Indigenous People (rtf File)
Resources Needed
OHP, transparencies, pens
Suggested Activities
Download the five facts with related key points
- Divide class into 5 groups
- Distribute a fact to each group
Indigenous people get the same unemployment benefits as other Australians.
Indigenous people need their own medical services.
Indigenous education programs address disadvantage.
Our backyards are safe from Indigenous land claims.
The 'stolen generations' affect every Indigenous family
- Group discusses their fact, familiarises itself with the key points and researches for further relevant information on the internet.
- Group presents their fact with supporting evidence to the class.
Additional Strategies
Brainstorm class for common myths based on the stereotyping of Indigenous people.
- Discuss in the light of the information gained in the previous activity.
Related Resources
Face the Facts Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Relevant websites to visit
ATSIC
Office of the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Copyright Acknowledgement
Facts about Indigenous people
derived from As a Matter of Fact1999
ATSIC
Date: 13 October 2000
