ACHASSK065

Celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the Asia region, Bastille Day in France, Independence Day in the USA), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan)

Elaborations

• comparing the significance of national days in different countries, looking at why they developed and elements they have in common (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Intercultural Understanding)
• exploring through secondary sources significant events of cultures or countries around the world, including national days, and discussing whether they are celebrations or commemorations (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding)
• investigating the origins and significance of some international celebrations or commemorations (for example, the International Day of Peace) (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Intercultural Understanding)
• investigating the origins and significance of celebrations important to particular cultural groups in Australia and in other places of the world (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Intercultural Understanding)

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