For a self-declared neutral nation Iran certainly had an interesting history during World War II: occupation by Britain and the Soviet Union, the Shah forced to abdicate and sent into exile, interventions in political and economic affairs by Germany and the USA, forced to sign a Treaty of Alliance with the Allies and a range of social and economic problems that needed to be dealt with by the new monarch, Mohammed Shah. This task is designed for students of the NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Preliminary course National Studies Option H: Iran 1953-1989

The causes of the Iran-Iraq Way, 1980-88 included: religious and ethnic differences, Iraqi desire to acquire the oilfields of Khuzestan, an ongoing dispute over control of the Shatt al-Arab waterway, other border disputes, Saddam Hussein's leadership of Iraq and his desire to expand Iraq and show strong leadership and Iraqi fears that the 1979 Revolution on Iraq may spark political unrest amongst the Shia in Iraq. This source-based activity is designed for students of the NSW Modern history Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course National Studies Option H: Iran 1953-1989

Cloze activities on the topic The Holocaust. The activities are: + Wannsee Conference + Theresienstadt Ghetto + Kristallnacht + Rescue of Danish Jews Designed for students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Stage 5 Depth Study 6: The Holocaust

In 1953 the Iranian government of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi commenced a suppression of Tudeh, the Communist Party of Iran. There were political and personal reasons why the Shah did this, but it needs to be viewed in the context of the Cold War. The suppression was excessive and included many and extensive human rights abuses. The response of the United States was to support the Shah. This decision did not bode well in the eyes of the Iranian people. This source-based activity is designed for students of the NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course National Studies Option H: Iran 1953-1989

Kristallnacht was a clear message to German Jews that they were not safe and that the authorities would not support them against acts of violence. Many attempted to emigrate and seek refuge with non-Jewish friends. Some German non-Jews supported their Jewish neighbours by protesting about events. They suffered retribution by the state. Most non-Jews responded in silence, either because they were not personally affected by events or they tacitly agreed with the pogrom against the Jews. Some gained personally by looting Jewish goods. This source-based task is designed for students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Stage 5 Depth Study 6: The Holocaust

Powerpoint on the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial Site. Part of unit of work on The Investigation of Historical Sites and Sources: New England. Designed for students of the NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Preliminary Course Investigating Modern History – The Nature of Modern History Topic 1. The Investigation of Historic Sites and Sources This Powerpoint looks at the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial Site and provides students with activities: You have been employed by Gwydir Shire Council to: 1. Consult on community needs regarding the current Myall Creek Memorial site. Who would you speak to? Why? 2. Enhance the memorial. What would you do to improve the memorial? 3. Produce educational materials based on the importance of the site. What would these be?

Worksheet for the video, Former Stasi Agents Defend Their Deeds. Includes answers.

Worksheet to accompany a 9-minute 2009 news item from Deutsche Welle television on efforts by the German Ministry of Information to piece together destroyed East German Stasi files and to allow citizens to access their files. Excellent resource for the teaching of the text, Stasiland.

This scaffolded research activity allows students to focus on Cortés’ personality, influences on his life, motivations to conquer the Aztec Empire, leadership and military skills, treatment of First Nations peoples, positive contributions to the history of Mexico and an assessment of whether Cortés was a hero or a villain. Three sources are provided for students to analyse to gain information on the character of Hernán Cortés. The activities are designed for better-able to Gifted and Talented learners of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus. Stage 4 Depth Study 6: Expanding Contacts 6©: Spanish Conquest of the Americas

This activity analyses the passage from Stasiland when Miriam Weber attempts to escape from East Berlin to West Berlin over the Berlin Wall. It focuses on language, building suspense, humour, effects of light and dark, style, juxtaposing the younger and older Miriams as storytellers, and the impact of the narrrator asking questions in her narrative.

Wired ezine article, Piecing together the dark legacy of East Germany’s secret police. Excellent resource for understanding the computerisation of destroyed Stasi records and the uses of these records. Supports the teaching of Anna Funder’s text, Stasiland. The last activity involves students evaluating whether the enormous cost involved in this reconstruction process is worth the result.

Information report assessment task on the topic Spanish Conquest of the Americas. The topic is: What impact did Spanish conquest of the Americas have on the indigenous peoples? This resource includes information for students on the structure and language features of an information report and a marking guide (rubric). The task is designed for students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Stage 4 Depth Study 6: Expanding Contacts 6(a): Spanish Conquest of the Americas

Information report assessment task on the topic: Who invented the steam engine? Why was it such an important invention? The resource includes advice to students on the structure and language features of an information report and a marking guide (rubric). The task is designed for students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Stage 5 Depth Study 1: Making a Better World? 1(a): The Industrial Revolution

Powerpoint presentation on the key secondary sources to be used and quoted by students in the topic, Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra. Designed for Stage 6 students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Worksheet to accompany the Youtube video, ‘Mummies: Frozen in Time’. The video covers various mummies in the U.S., the finds at Qilakitsoq, autopsies on frozen remains from the 1845 Franklin Expedition, Spirit Cave Man, the Chinchorro mummies, the bog bodies, the Coptic Christian mummies at the University of Colorado and (briefly) Egyptian mummies. This resource is part of a unit of work, The Treatment and Display of Human Remains, NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Worksheet to accompany the excellent Misunderstood Moments. The Spartan Myth. For a 20-minute lecture, this video certainly packs in outstanding research and dispels the myths about Spartan society being centred entirely on militarism and the Spartan Legend of invincibility. This resource is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Option G. Greece - Spartan society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.

Analysis of article in Current World Archaeology by Joanne Berry and Sarah Court entitled, What’s new in Pompeii. The article focus on various forms of damage to remains and conservation works at both sites. Perfect article on current conservation work. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course, Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Information report assessment task on the topic: Select a major battle on the Western Front. What was the impact of this battle for the countries who participated? The resource includes advice to students on the structure and language features of an information report and a marking guide (rubric). The task is designed for students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Stage 5 Depth Study 3: Australians at War World War I

Source-based activity on the topic, What was the impact of reforms on Iranian society & culture, 1979-1989? It covers women, public health, sport, the arts and media. This resource is part of a unit of work on Iran 1953-1989. NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course. National Study - Option H: Iran 1945-1989.

Worksheet for the BBC video, Iran and the West. Episode 1 - The Man who Changed the World.