Education

History AusVELS Levels and Links to Eureka

Links between studies about the Eureka Stockade and the History and Civics and Citizenship AusVELS Domains are listed below.

History AusVELS Level 5 (Grade 5) Historic Knowledge and Understanding

The impact of a significant development or event on a colony; for example, frontier conflict, the gold rushes, the Eureka Stockade, internal exploration, the advent of rail, the expansion of farming, drought. The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony; for example, explorers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, writers, humanitarians, religious and political leaders, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

History AusVELS Level 6 (Grade 6) Historic Knowledge and Understanding

Key figures and events that led to Australia’s Federation, including British and American influences on Australia’s system of law and government. The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders and migrants, to the development of Australian society, for example in areas such as the economy, education, science, the arts, sport.

Civics and Citizenship AusVELS Levels 7 an 8 (Grades 7 and 8‌) Civic Knowledge and Understanding

Students explain the origins and features of representative government. They identify significant developments in the governance and achievement of political rights in Australia. They identify and discuss the qualities of leadership through historical and contemporary examples. (Civics and Citizenship)