Did I hear right? Alexander had a male partner? This source-based homework task is designed to support student understanding of the NSW Ancient History syllabus Higher School certificate course Part III - Personalities in their Times Option H - Alexander the Great Students analyse a range of primary and secondary, visual, archaeological and written sources to decide whether Hephaestion was Alexander the Great's male partner and what his contribution was to Alexander's murderous rampage across Asia. Hephaestion was a general and commander within the Companion cavalry. He was highly educated and a professionally trained military commander. A great opportunity to teach values around gender and sexuality.

This is a source-based homework task to support student understanding for the History Australian National Curriculum Stage 5 Depth Study 6: School-Developed Topic - The Roaring Twenties. Students analyse a variety of written and visual primary and secondary sources to gain an understanding of the positive and negative experiences of returned Australian servicemen, 1919-1924.

The early Achaemenid Persian monarch, Cyrus II established a city on the tableland north of the modern city of Shiraz in order to give himself a base from which to govern the Persian tribes in the area of Parsa (modern Fars). Both Cyrus and his immediate successor, Darius I set about building a fortress, palace and numerous other buildings associated with a small city. Such a settlement must have appeared foreign to the rural and nomadic Persians but Pasargardae was an important military and administrative base. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course Historical Periods Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III Historical Societies Option D: Persia in the time of Darius II and Xerxes

There were many significant events during the reign of Artaxerxes including wars, revolts, a weakening of the cavalry as a significant military force, diplomatic events including involvement in the affairs of the Greek states and promotion of various religions including Zoroastrianism and Mithraism. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus. Higher School certificate course Historical Periods Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III

When the Persians under Cyrus II conquered Elam they selected the city of Susa as the major centre from which the area could be governed. Cyrus' successor, Darius I ordered the construction of a magnificent palace complex on a mound overlooking the city. Expert tradesmen from across the empire were employed to construct the palace using the best materials from the time. their efforts resulted in a large and stunningly beautiful palatial complex. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course Historical Periods Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III It can also be used in: Historical Societies Option D: Persia in the time of Darius II and Xerxes

Far from being a primitive military force who conquered by sheer force of numbers and brute force, the Achaemenid Persian army had specialised units which were professionally trained and fully kitted. A case in point is the cavalry which consisted of chariots, camels and horses, men were recruited from particular parts of the empire where they had extensive experiences with camels or horses. Achaemenid Persian military leaders employed a range of tactics that gave their cavalry the advantage in battle. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course Historical Periods Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III It can also be used as part of: Historical Societies Option D: Persia in the time of Darius II and Xerxes

This is an analysis of the Archaeology magazine 2012 article 'The Truth Behind the Tablets'. The article discusses the evidence of daily life in the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Students analyse the article and then look at 3 critical thinking issues: 1. Ownership of the tablets as historical artefacts. 2. Why has ownership of the ancient tablets become a modern legal issue? 3. Reliability of the information recorded on the tablets given their purpose and location when discovered. The resource is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course Ancient Periods Option D: Persia - From Cyrus II to the death of Darius III

From brochs in the Pictish kingdoms of Scotland, roundhouses in Ireland and Britain and rectangular houses on the continent, Celtic housing came in many varieties. But there were also adaptions to mountainous areas, such as Switzerland, rocky plateaus, such as central Spain and the shores of lakes. There was also changes in building styles and construction techniques over time. This source-based activity is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Preliminary course Investigating Ancient History – Case Studies List A: Case studies from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Celtic Europe A8. The Celts

From the early days of Pompeii its people needed to collect water from local streams. As the population grew and water became a scarcer resource, aqueducts were built, then water storage towers that were then linked to public and private buildings via lead pipes. Maintenance of the water supply system, keeping the water clean and maintaining pressure were key concerns for the city. This source-based activity is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus. Higher School Certificate course Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius - Pompeii & Herculaneum

In 1945 women prisoners in concentration camps in south-western Poland and southern Germany were forced to walk until they died either from neglect or from acts of violence. The fact that some women actually survived is nothing short of a miracle. The Helmsbrechts Death Marches were, sadly, only one of many such incidents. This source-based activity is designed for NSW students of the K-10 History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Stage 5 Depth Study 6: The Holocaust

The introduction of conscription in 1967 was highly controversial. 20-year-old men were selected based on a ballot where birth dates were drawn from a barrel. Immediately some men refused the call-up. Over the next few years men such as teacher Bill White, journalist Simon Townsend and postman John Zarb provided high profile resistance to the National Service Act. These individuals and others helped to build more widespread anti-war activities such as demonstrations and production of anti-war leaflets. The impact on their private lives, however, was substantial.

This activity involves students reading the brief biography of a personality or group within the topic Iran 1953-1989 and identifying who is being described from the person or group is from the pictures provided. Students must then imagine they are the compere of an awards show and allocate trophies to: 1. Most popular with the Iranian people; 2. Most influential in the West; 3. Most impact on the life of everyday Iranians; 4. Strongest supporter of traditional Shia beliefs and values. Each award must come with justification why this personality or group was chosen. This activity is designed for students studying the NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course National Studies Option H: Iran 1953-1989

This source-based homework task supports student learning of the History Australian National Curriculum Stage 5 Depth Study 6: School-Developed Topic - The Roaring Twenties. Students analyse a variety of written and visual primary and secondary source materials to come to a determination as to how the RSSILA (Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia) assisted returned servicemen in the 1920s.

The sinking of the* Australian Hospital Ship Centaur* in 1943 by the Japanese navy was used by the Australian governments for propaganda purposes, notably building unity amongst the Australian people to support the war effort as well as encouraging people to volunteer in community organisations such as Red Cross for fundraising. But there are many theories as to why the clearly marked hospital ship was torpedoed. This source-based task provides students with an understanding of the events around the sinking of the Centaur and the manipulation of the event for propaganda purposes. This homework task is designed Stage 5 students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Depth Study 3: Australians at War - World War II.

The 'Spanish' Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19 arrived late in Australia and with reduced virulence compared to the rest of the world. However, when it did arrive the nation was already preparing formal and informal responses. It made a significant impact on individual lives, on society in general and on business and the economy. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus Stage 5 Topic 5: The Globalising World The task can also be used as background for: Topic 6: The Roaring Twenties

Worksheet for the Deutsche Welle video clip, Talking Germany. Talk with Roland Jahn, Head of Stasi Archives. The interview looks at Roland Jahn’s role as a journalist and dissident in East Germany, his expulsion from the country, work to expose former-Stasi officers since the reunification of Germany and his work managing the Stasi archives. Excellent resource for teh teaching of Stasiland.

Analysis of an article from the Sydney Morning Herald about the 1917 Battle of Polygon Wood, published on the centenary anniversary of the commencement of the battle. The article uses extracts from war journalist, C.E.W. Bean, who was present during the battle and described the involvement of the Australian army. There is an activity on the role of journalists reporting from war zones. This resource is part of a unit of work on Australia in World War I, Stage 5 NSW *History K-10 Syllabus *for the Australian Curriculum.

Analysis of ezine article by James Lloyd, published at the BBC Science Focus online magazine entitled Pompeii: Past, Present and Future. The article examines how technology is revealing the past, present, and future of Pompeii and deals with conservation and preservation of the site. Part of a unit of work - Core Study - Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course.

Timeline documentary, Uncle Hitler examines the family of Adolf Hitler, their relationship to him, what happened to them after the war and the controversy of who should benefit from royalties earned from sales of Mein Kampf. I have used the video and worksheet in teaching Jacqui French’s fictional text, Hitler’s Daughter.

Source-based activity on the question, How influential was Egyptian religion and culture in Pompeii? This resource is part of a unit of work on Core Study - Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum for the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.