Lesson+2+'Government+Aboriginal+Policies'

=Government Policies =

PART A: Individual Work
=== Step 1: Using the Internet, find information on government policies relating to the taking away of Aboriginal children. Each group will research a different state as nominated by the teacher. During your research take notes of the following: ===
 * The name of the policy or act and the year it commenced.
 * What is the policy about?
 * How may this policy have impacted the Aboriginal community?

You may use the below web links to help you with your research. [] [] [] []  [|bth_trackhistory_1r[1.pdf]]

** Step 2: Article: **
Using the information you have found write a short article on one government policy. In your article include the following: When you have finished your article e-mail it your teacher.
 * Name and description of the policy icluding when it was implemented.
 * Evaluation of the policy, considering why it was enacted.
 * Personal reaction to the policy.

** PART B: Group Work **
Go to lesson 3.
 * Allocate roles: chairperson, recorder and questioner.
 * Share the information you have found with the rest of your group.
 * Determine why the act was made and the impact it had on the Aboriginal community.
 * Add this information to your concept map.
 * Decide on what you will include in your audio-visual presentation and how.
 * Continue your work on your audio-visual presentation.