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Enquiries regarding any further usage should be directed to the Publisher at the address above. australia at the Commonwealth Games Activities and BLMs – Commonwealth Games 2010 • Text by Denise Pilinis • Teaching framework designed by Charlotte Forwood and Sharon McCormack Titles in the series Australia at the Commonwealth Games Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 History of the Commonwealth Games India: Host Nation 2010 AUTHOR Cameron Macintosh Australia at the Commonwealth Games INTRODUCTION Australia at the Commonwealth Games explains Australia’s membership of the Commonwealth and whether this would change if Australia became a republic. The text also describes Australia’s participation at each Commonwealth Games, including our sporting achievements and highlights. It features some of Australia’s promising athletes competing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS This text links with the National Curriculum in Level 3 in Studies of Society and Environment, and in particular studies of History and Geography. UNDERSTANDINGS Students will develop the following understandings after using this text and completing this unit of work: • Australia is a strong supporter of the Commonwealth and can remain a member of the Commonwealth even if it becomes a republic. • The Commonwealth Games have been held in major cities in Commonwealth countries around the world. • Australia has been the host nation for the Commonwealth Games four times since 1931. • Many Australian athletes have participated in the Commonwealth Games. VOCABULARY alliance, apartheid, boycott, CHOGM, colonies, democracy, Federal Parliament, Federation, immigration, legislation, marathon, mascot, medley, metric, mile, referendum, republic, yards 3 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia at the Commonwealth Games Focusing DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Have students complete these questions orally to focus on the text. Literal: • How would Australia’s government change if it became a republic? (It would have its own head of state instead of the governor-general, who represents the Queen in Australia.) • What other names have been given to what we now call the Commonwealth Games? (British Empire Games, British Empire and Commonwealth Games) • Which nation has won the most medals at the Commonwealth Games? (Australia) • How many times have the Commonwealth Games been held in Australia, and in which cities? (Four times, in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne) • Who are some Australian athletes who have competed in the Commonwealth Games? Inferential: • Why does Australia have a close connection with Britain? • What reasons would people give for Australia remaining in the Commonwealth? • Why is it important for Australia to have good relationships with other countries? • In what sports does Australia usually have the most success at the Commonwealth Games? • Why does the host country of the Commonwealth Games often perform particularly well? Evaluative: • Why do you think Australians like to be involved in the Commonwealth Games? • Why do you think Australian athletes are so successful at the Commonwealth Games? 4 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia at the Commonwealth Games Engaging LEARNING EXPERIENCE 1 s Australia is a strong supporter of the Commonwealth and can remain a member even if it becomes a republic. Resources n Pages 8–9 of Australia at the Commonwealth Games Language and n Recalling information literacy skills n Recording facts as evidence Thinking skills n Forming opinions focus n Applying knowledge Activity 1 Read pages 8–9 of Australia at the Commonwealth Games. Ask students n n BLM 1 Literal and inferential comprehension focus n Analysing n Justifying to recall the meaning of the terms democracy, republic, head of state, and referendum. Discuss these terms in relation to Australia and its place in the Commonwealth. 2 Mark a line on the floor. At one end of the line place a card labelled ‘Disagree’. At the other end of the line place a card labelled ‘Agree’. 3 Divide the class into small groups. Read one of the statements from BLM 1 to one group. Have the group discuss the statement and then stand along the line to show to what extent they agree or disagree with the statement. The members of the group justify their opinion based on facts from their reading. Repeat with the remaining statements and groups. Going further 1 Students complete BLM 1. Have them share their responses in small groups. 2 Ask students to consider what their opinion would have been if they had the chance to vote in the 1999 referendum. Assessment Assess students’ understanding of Australia’s role in the Commonwealth. Assess their ability to read and interpret factual information and apply their knowledge when justifying opinions. 5 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia at the Commonwealth Games Learning experience 2 s The Commonwealth Games have been held in major cities in Commonwealth countries around the world. Resources n Pages 10–23 of Australia at the Commonwealth Games n Pages 24–25 of History of the Commonwealth Games n BLM 2 enlarged to A3 Language and n Literal and inferential comprehension literacy skills n Locating information in an atlas focus n Graphing Thinking skills n Applying knowledge focus n Organising Activity 1 Ask students to create a data chart on which to record: the names of cities n n Atlases n n Labelling maps Creating data charts Interpreting that have hosted the Commonwealth Games, the year they were held, and the name of the Games. Have them research to complete their data chart. Ensure students are able to use an atlas to locate cities of the world. 2 Distribute BLM 2. Have students label the map clearly with the location and name of each host city. Going further As a class, create a graph to show the number of times different cities have hosted the Commonwealth Games. Write statements based on the information in the graph. Assessment Assess students’ ability to create a data chart and record relevant information. Assess students’ ability to use an atlas to locate cities and to label a map. 6 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia at the Commonwealth Games Learning experience 3 s Australia has been the host nation of the Commonwealth Games four times since 1931. Resources n Australia at the Commonwealth Games n History of the Commonwealth Games n BLM 3 Language and n Literal and inferential comprehension literacy skills n Locating relevant information focus n Recording data Thinking skills n Interpreting focus n Applying knowledge Activity 1 Ask students to think of reasons why Australia has hosted the n Analysing n Comparing and contrasting Commonwealth Games four times. 2 Ask: ‘What differences do you think there would have been between the 1938 Games and the 2006 Games?’ List students’ ideas. 3 Have students research to complete BLM 3. Going further 1 Students share their statements of similarities and differences between the 1938 and 2006 Games. 2 Discuss the possibility of Australia hosting another Commonwealth Games in the future. 3 Ask: ‘What do you think the Commonwealth Games will be like in the future?’ Assessment Assess students’ ability to record and interpret factual information. Assess students’ ability to compare and contrast data. 7 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia at the Commonwealth Games Learning experience 4 s Many Australian athletes have participated in the Commonwealth Games. Resources n Australia at the Commonwealth Games n BLM 4 n Book and non-book resources that feature Australian athletes Language and n Literal and inferential comprehension literacy skills n Writing a description of an athlete focus n Recording research n Presenting information Thinking skills n Inquiring focus n Interpreting Activity 1 List the names of Australian athletes known to students. Have them share n Organising n Thinking creatively factual information they know about the athletes. 2 Discuss the structure and features of a descriptive text. Ask students to suggest aspects of an athlete’s life/career that could be included in a description. 3 Ask students to choose a Commonwealth Games athlete (past or present) to research. Students use the writing guide on BLM 4 to record their research. 4 Have students locate images to include in their description. Going further Students use their research to create a profile poster of their chosen athlete. Display the posters as part of a Commonwealth Games ‘Hall of Fame’. Assessment Assess students’ ability to research factual information and to construct a written description. Reflecting • How has this text enhanced my understanding of Australia’s role in the Commonwealth? • If a referendum were held to ask if Australia should remain in the Commonwealth, what would my response be? 8 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia BLM 1 at the Commonwealth Games Name Australia’s place in the Commonwealth Decide whether you agree or disagree with each of these statements. Write a reason to justify your opinion. 1 Australia receives many benefits as a member of the Commonwealth. I agree/disagree because 2 Australia is a strong supporter of the Commonwealth. I agree/disagree because 3 Australia will not be allowed to compete in the Commonwealth Games if it becomes a republic. I agree/disagree because 4 Australia’s relationship with Britain has not changed over the years. I agree/disagree because 5 A president should be elected by politicians rather than by the people. I agree/disagree because 6 Australia should stay a member of the Commonwealth. I agree/disagree because 7 Australia has a good relationship with non-Commonwealth countries. I agree/disagree because 9 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games • Blm 1 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2009 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia BLM 2 1 at the Commonwealth Games Name Host cities 10 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games • Blm 2 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia BLM 3 at the Commonwealth Games Name Australia hosts the Commonwealth Games 1938 1962 1982 2006 Name of the Games Where held Number of athletes Number of nations participating Sports Number of medals won by Australia Australia’s medal position Mascot A memorable moment 1 Write three statements that highlight the changes that have occurred since the Commonwealth Games were first held in Australia. 2 Write three statements that highlight the similarities between each of the Commonwealth Games that were held in Australia. 11 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games • Blm 3 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2009 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 australia BLM 4 at the Commonwealth Games Name Australia’s Commonwealth athletes Use this writing guide to write a draft description of an Australian Commonwealth Games athlete. When you have edited and proofread your writing, create an information poster about your athlete. Include an image of your athlete to accompany your writing. Name of athlete Personal history (date of birth, place of birth, schools) Participation in the Commonwealth Games Other sporting achievements What does he/she do now? 12 • commonwealth games 2010 • Australia at the Commonwealth Games • Blm 4 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Activities and BLMs – Commonwealth Games 2010 • Text by Denise Pilinis • Teaching framework designed by Charlotte Forwood and Sharon McCormack Titles in the series Australia at the Commonwealth Games Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 History of the Commonwealth Games India: Host Nation 2010 AUTHOR Cameron Macintosh Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 INTRODUCTION Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 describes India’s relationship with the Commonwealth and provides information about the city of Delhi and its bid for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The text also outlines the venues, sports and ceremonies involved in the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and discusses the importance of sport in Indian culture and lifestyle. NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS This text links with the National Curriculum in Level 3 in Studies of Society and Environment, and in particular studies of History and Geography. UNDERSTANDINGS Students will develop the following understandings after using this text and completing this unit of work: • Host cities of the Commonwealth Games create a logo, motto and mascot that embody the values of the host nation and the Commonwealth Games. • Delhi has a diverse range of landmarks that will be visited by visitors to the Commonwealth Games. • There are 17 sporting disciplines in competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. • Competitors in the Commonwealth Games are expected to show sportsmanship to ensure the games are friendly. VOCABULARY Bollywood, developing nation, discipline, elite athlete with a disability, embody, head of state, kabaddi, medley, monarch, republic 13 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Focusing Discussion questions Have students complete these questions orally to focus on the text. Literal: • On what condition was India allowed to remain in the Commonwealth when it became a republic? (That it recognised the British monarch as the head of the Commonwealth) • What is the motto for the 2010 Games? (‘Come out and play’) • What benefits will the Commonwealth Games bring to Delhi? (A strong boost to tourism; improvements made to facilities in the city) • Why did Delhi win the bid to host the Commonwealth Games? (Previous success at hosting largescale sporting events; existing sporting venues; commitment to youth; plans to improve traffic; experience in providing security) Inferential: • Why is the London Declaration regarded as the true beginning of the Commonwealth? • In what ways has India been a strong supporter of the Commonwealth? • What involvement will elite athletes with a disability have at the 2010 Commonwealth Games? • How can increased tourism benefit a city? • Why are cultural events such an important part of the Commonwealth Games? Evaluative: • What sports do you think would be interesting to watch at the 2010 Commonwealth Games? • Should India, a developing nation, spend so much money on a sporting event? 14 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Engaging Learning experience 1 s Host cities of the Commonwealth Games create a logo, motto and mascot that embody the values of the host nation and the Commonwealth Games. Resources n Pages 12–13 of Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Language and literacy skills focus n Literal and inferential comprehension n Recording ideas and opinions Thinking skills focus n Explaining n Interpreting n Analysing n Thinking creatively Activity 1 Ask students to draw a montage of symbols and logos that they recognise. n n n BLM 5 Labelling Representing ideas visually Display the montages for students to view and discuss. Ask the class: ‘What symbols/logos do you recognise?’ 2 Read pages 12–13 of Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010. Discuss the meaning behind the symbols. Identify the ways in which the logo and symbols reflect India’s culture. Ask: ‘Where will you expect to see these symbols during the Games?’ 3 Distribute BLM 5 for students to complete. Going further 1 Students research to find symbols (logos, mottos, mascots) of past Commonwealth Games to create a display. 2 Remind students of the motto of the Commonwealth Games Federation – ‘Humanity, Equality, Destiny’. Discuss the meaning of these values. 3 Students use their own ideas to create a symbol to represent the motto. Assessment Assess students’ ability to interpret the symbols and values being communicated. 15 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Learning experience 2 s Delhi has a diverse range of landmarks that will be visited by visitors to the Commonwealth Games. Resources n Pages 10–11 of Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 n Pages 28–29 of India: Host Nation 2010 n BLM 6 n Book and non-book resources with information about Delhi’s landmarks Language and literacy skills focus n Letter writing n Literal and inferential comprehension n Researching Thinking skills focus n Thinking imaginatively n Interpreting Activity 1 Ask students to name famous landmarks they have visited. Ask them to n n Inquiring Applying knowledge share what they enjoyed about their visit. 2 Read pages 10–11 of Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010. What types of landmarks are Delhi’s most popular tourist sites? 3 Students choose a Delhi landmark of interest to research. Identify particular features of the landmark to research. Ensure students are familiar with the features of their landmark. 4 Discuss the language structures and features of a postcard. Read the postcards on pages 28–29 of India: Host Nation 2010. 5 Have students use their research about a landmark to write a postcard using BLM 6. They should include a picture of their landmark. Going further Students read their postcards to the class. Invite members of the class to ask questions about the landmark. Students refer to their research to help them answer the questions. Assessment Assess students’ ability to research landmarks and to recall facts from their research in response to questions. Assess students’ ability to transfer facts from their research into a postcard. 16 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Learning experience 3 s There are 17 sporting disciplines in competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Resources n Pages 14–27 of Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 n BLM 7 n Names of sporting events written on cards n Literal and inferential comprehension n Researching and recording facts n Writing an information report n Note-taking Thinking skills focus n Organising n Summarising Activity 1 Talk with students about a favourite sport they like to play and/or watch. Language and literacy skills focus n Interpreting n Inquiring Ask them to explain what it is about the sport they enjoy. Also ask them to name sports they do not enjoy playing or watching. Ensure students understand the difference between a discipline and a specific event. 2 Create a class graph about favourite sports at the Commonwealth Games. 3 Ask students to choose a sporting discipline from the 2010 Commonwealth Games to research. Discuss strategies for locating relevant information and note-taking. 4 Have students use the lotus diagram on BLM 7 to record information. Going further Students use their research to create an information report about their chosen discipline. Encourage students to follow their discipline during the Commonwealth Games. Have them note any memorable moments or sporting achievements during the Games. Assessment Assess students’ ability to research facts and to record their information as note points. 17 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Learning experience 4 s Competitors in the Commonwealth Games are expected to show sportsmanship to ensure the Games are friendly. Resources n Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 n BLM 8 Language and literacy skills focus n Speaking and listening n Recording ideas n Investigating Thinking skills focus n Forming ideas and opinions n Applying knowledge Activity 1 Talk with students about their favourite sporting heroes and/or memorable n n Explaining Interpreting sporting moments. Ask: ‘Which athletes do you admire? What is it about each athlete you admire that makes them successful and/or popular? Do athletes need to win to be successful?’ 2 Ask students to share occasions when they have seen or heard examples of good sportsmanship. Ask: ‘When have you seen or heard examples of bad sportsmanship?’ Discuss issues such as cheating, drugs in sport, namecalling, booing, sledging etc. Ask: ‘What attitudes and qualities do you think an athlete needs to be successful?’ Going further 1 Distribute BLM 8. Students record their ideas about sportsmanship on a Y-chart. Ask: ‘How do these sporting values link with the Commonwealth Games Federation’s values of humanity, equality, destiny?’ 2 Ask students to create posters that promote good sportsmanship to display around the school. Have them choose a Commonwealth Games athlete they admire to use in their poster. Assessment Assess students’ ability to discuss and interpret positive values in sport. Reflecting • How important do I think winning is to the athletes who participate in the Commonwealth Games? • What do I think is special about the Commonwealth Games in Delhi? 18 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi BLM 5 Commonwealth Games 2010 Name Delhi hosts the Games! Host cities create a logo, motto and mascot for the Commonwealth Games they host. 1 What is Delhi’s logo for the 2010 Commonwealth Games? What does the logo symbolise? Explain what the colours of the logo represent. 2 What is Delhi’s motto for the 2010 Games? What meanings and values do you think are behind this motto? 3 What is Delhi’s mascot for the 2010 Games? What does the mascot symbolise? 19 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 • Blm 5 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi BLM 6 1 Commonwealth Games 2010 Name Hello from Delhi Write a postcard from one of the famous landmarks that a tourist might visit in Delhi. In your postcard, describe: • things you can see and hear around Delhi • the weather • interesting sights • the landmark you have chosen to visit. Include a picture of your chosen landmark. 20 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 • Blm 6 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi BLM 7 Commonwealth Games 2010 Name Come out and play Use this lotus diagram to record notes for an information report on a Commonwealth Games sporting discipline. Write the name of your chosen discipline in the centre square. Definition General history Individual events Clothing Commonwealth Games history Equipment Commonwealth Games venue Memorable Commonwealth Games sporting moments 21 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 • Blm 7 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 Delhi BLM 8 Commonwealth Games 2010 Name Sporting values Complete this Y-chart to show what good sportsmanship looks like, sounds like and feels like. Good sportsmanship looks like Good sportsmanship Good sportsmanship feels like sounds like 22 • commonwealth games 2010 • Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 • Blm 8 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history of the Commonwealth Games Activities and BLMs – Commonwealth Games 2010 • Text by Denise Pilinis • Teaching framework designed by Charlotte Forwood and Sharon McCormack Titles in the series Australia at the Commonwealth Games Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 History of the Commonwealth Games India: Host Nation 2010 AUTHOR Cameron Macintosh History of the Commonwealth Games INTRODUCTION History of the Commonwealth Games describes the history, formation and structure of the Commonwealth and outlines the ideals and responsibilities that nations of the Commonwealth share. The text also provides details about the history of the Commonwealth Games and includes a timeline of significant events from their beginnings in 1891. NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS This text links with the National Curriculum in Level 3 in Studies of Society and Environment, and in particular studies of History and Geography. UNDERSTANDINGS Students will develop the following understandings after using this text and completing this unit of work: • The Commonwealth is a group of nations with a shared history and values. • Some nations of the Commonwealth are republics, some have their own monarch as head of state, while other nations, including Australia, recognise the British monarch as their head of state. • The 53 members of the Commonwealth are a diverse range of nations. • The Commonwealth Games are a major sporting event that takes place between Commonwealth nations every four years. VOCABULARY Commonwealth, coronation, democracy, diplomat, elite, empire, Federation, governance, head of state, Indigenous, liberty, monarch, nations, republic, secretariat 23 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history of the Commonwealth Games Focusing Discussion questions Have students complete these questions orally to focus on the text. Literal: • What is the Commonwealth? (A group of nations with a shared history, a shared set of values and a unique relationship) • Who is the current head of the Commonwealth? (The Queen of England) • Why are some eligible countries excluded from being part of the Commonwealth? (They have forms of government that are not compatible with the Commonwealth’s belief in democracy) • What issues do the Commonwealth heads of government discuss? (Sustainability, the environment, eradication of poverty, natural disasters, political problems) • What is the aim of the Commonwealth Games? (To strength relationships among Commonwealth nations through the spirit of friendly competition) • What is the motto of the Commonwealth Games? (Humanity, Equality, Destiny) • What does the term ‘EAD’ stand for? (Elite athletes with a disability) Inferential: • What history do Commonwealth nations share? • What values and ideas do Commonwealth nations share? • How do Commonwealth nations help each other? • What two differences have there been between the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games? • What is the meaning of the words in the Commonwealth motto (humanity, equality, destiny)? • Why do you think Commonwealth Games organisers introduced events for athletes with a disability to participate alongside other athletes? Evaluative: • Could Australia remain a member of the Commonwealth if we became a republic? Why? • Why do you think Australia is still a member of the Commonwealth? • Why do you think nations such as South Africa have been allowed to return to the Commonwealth Games? 24 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history of the Commonwealth Games Engaging Learning experience 1 s The Commonwealth is a group of nations with a shared history and values. Resources n Pages 4–11 of History of the Commonwealth Games n An Australian flag n An image of the Commonwealth flag to create a display about n n BLM 9 A poster of the flags of the world the Commonwealth n Book and non-book resources about the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth Games Language and n literacy skills n Questioning n Literal and inferential comprehension n Recalling information Recording information focus Thinking skills n Interpreting focus n Acquiring knowledge Activity 1 Show students the Australian flag and ask them to identify the symbols n Analysing n Applying knowledge on the flag (i.e. the Union Jack and the stars of the Southern Cross). Using the flag poster, have students identify flags with similar symbols (e.g. New Zealand, Fiji, United Kingdom, Bermuda). Ask: ‘Why do these flags all have the Union Jack?’ 2 Ask students to share their prior knowledge about links between Australia and Britain (e.g. explorers, arrival of the First Fleet, colonisation of Australia). Tell students the Union Jack signifies Australia’s connection with Britain as a member of the Commonwealth. 3 Record students’ knowledge about the Commonwealth on a class chart. Record questions that students have about the Commonwealth and Australia’s relationship with Britain. 4 Read pages 4–11. Record answers that were obtained from the text next to students’ questions about the Commonwealth. Going further 1 Distribute BLM 9. Students research to answer the quiz. 2 Have them use their answers to create their own ‘Top Five Facts’ about the Commonwealth to display around an illustration of the Commonwealth flag. Assessment Assess students’ ability to research answers to the questions. Assess their ability to apply their research to create a list of facts about the Commonwealth. 25 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history of the Commonwealth Games Learning experience 2 s Some nations of the Commonwealth are republics, some have their own monarch as head of state, while other nations, including Australia, recognise the British monarch as their head of state. Resources Language and literacy skills focus Thinking skills focus Activity n Pages 14–15 of History of the Commonwealth n BLM 10 n Cards labelled with the names of Commonwealth nations n Atlases or a world map n Literal and inferential comprehension n Information literacy n Building vocabulary n Applying research n Classifying n Interpreting n Applying knowledge 1 Ensure students understand the meaning of the following terms: republic, head of state, constitutional monarchy. Ask: ‘Is Australia a republic or a monarchy?’ Students share their answers. Ask: What have you heard people say when they talk about Australia in terms of the words ‘republic’ and ‘monarchy’? 2 Distribute the cards labelled with the names of Commonwealth nations. Students locate their nations on the world map or in an atlas. Have them research to find their nation’s head of state and type of state (i.e. republic or constitutional monarchy). Going further On the floor, students classify the nations into three groups: republics; constitutional monarchies with their own head of state; constitutional monarchies with the British monarch as their head of state. Students complete BLM 10. Assessment Assess students’ understandings of the nature of Australia’s government in terms of the Commonwealth. Assess students’ ability to differentiate between the three categories of member nations. 26 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history of the Commonwealth Games Learning experience 3 s The 53 members of the Commonwealth are a diverse range of nations. Resources n Pages 14–19 of History of the Commonwealth Games n BLM 11 n Cards with the names of Commonwealth nations (see Learning Experience 2) n Book Language and literacy skills focus Thinking skills focus Activity and non-book resources about Commonwealth nations n Literal and inferential comprehension n Recording prior knowledge n Information literacy n Presenting information n Speaking and listening n Inquiring n Analysing n Applying knowledge n Thinking creatively 1 Ask students to lay the 53 cards in a line from A to Z. Ask: ‘Which countries are familiar to you? Which countries are less familiar to you?’ 2 Randomly allocate a nation to each student to research. 3 Distribute BLM 11. Have students write any facts they already know about their nation on BLM 11 before researching. Students complete BLM 11 using a variety of resources. Going further 1 Have students use their research to create an information report about their nation. Have them include a map of the nation with the capital city clearly labelled in their report. 2 Have students present their reports to the class. Ask them to provide a personal comment about their nation, e.g. the most interesting fact they learned about their nation. Have students say whether or not their nation is a place they would like to visit. Assessment Assess students’ ability to record prior knowledge and to research and record new information. Assess students’ ability to use their reports in an oral presentation. 27 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history of the Commonwealth Games Learning experience 4 s The Commonwealth Games are a major sporting event that takes place between Commonwealth nations every four years. Resources n Pages 20–29 of History of the Commonwealth Games n BLM 12 enlarged to A3 size n Book Language and literacy skills focus Thinking skills focus Activity and non-book resources about the Commonwealth Games n Literal and inferential comprehension n Formulating questions n Information literacy n Recording facts n Inquiring n Questioning n Analysing n Applying knowledge 1 Ask students to recall any memories they have about the Commonwealth Games that were held in Melbourne in 2006. 2 Distribute BLM 12. Provide students with a range of resources to read about the Commonwealth Games. Have them use the information to write five questions on the blank cube template, each beginning with one of the question starters, ‘Where’, ‘When’, ‘Why’, ‘What’ and ‘Who’. Have them write the answer to their questions on a separate sheet. 3 Ask students to decorate their cube before gluing the template. Attach a string to each cube so it hangs like a mobile. Going further Use the cubes in a Commonwealth Games quiz. The creator of the cube asks two players the questions on the cube. The player who answers the questions quickly and correctly wins. Assessment Assess students’ ability to read and interpret the factual texts about the Commonwealth Games and to use the information to create questions and answers about the topic. Reflecting • How has this text enhanced my understanding about the Commonwealth? • Why are international sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games popular? 28 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history australia BLM 9 at the of the Commonwealth Games Name Commonwealth quiz Research the answers to these questions about the Commonwealth. 1 How many nations are members of the Commonwealth? 2 Who is the head of the Commonwealth? 3 With the exception of Mozambique, what do the Commonwealth nations have in common? 4 What do Commonwealth nations work together to promote? 5 What is the Commonwealth Secretariat and what does it do? 6 What are some ways nations of the Commonwealth help each other? 7 What is CHOGM? 8 Why is Australia a member of the Commonwealth? 9 Draw a picture of the Commonwealth flag. 10 What do the 61 spears around the globe represent? 29 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games • Blm 9 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history australia BLM 10 at the of the Commonwealth Games Name Nations of the Commonwealth 1 The countries of the Commonwealth are listed below. Write the name of each country in the correct column of the table, according to its form of government. Antigua and Barbuda Australia The Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belize Botswana Brunei Darussalam Cameroon Canada Cyprus Dominica Fiji The Gambia Ghana Grenada Guyana India Republic Jamaica Kenya Kiribati Lesotho Malawi Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Nauru New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan Papua New Guinea Samoa Seychelles Sierra Leone Own monarch as head of state Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa Sri Lanka St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia St Vincent and the Grenadines Swaziland Tanzania Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tuvalu Uganda United Kingdom (UK) Vanuatu Zambia British monarch as head of state 30 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games • Blm 10 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history australia BLM 11 at the of the Commonwealth Games Name Nations of the Commonwealth 2 Use this concept map to record facts and images about one of the nations of the Commonwealth. My Commonwealth nation is The place (location and climate) The flag of The people (population, languages, religion) Commonwealth history Commonwealth Games history What the colours and symbols on the flag represent 31 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games • Blm 11 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history australia BLM 12 at the of the Commonwealth Games Name Five W cube Where What Who GLUE Why GLUE GLUE GLUE When GLUE GLUE Design a heading for your Five W cube in the blank square. On each face of the cube, write a question about the Commonwealth Games, beginning with the question starter. Research the answers to your questions and write them on a separate sheet. GLUE 32 • commonwealth games 2010 • History of the Commonwealth Games • Blm 12 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 india host nation 2010 Activities and BLMs – Commonwealth Games 2010 • Text by Denise Pilinis • Teaching framework designed by Charlotte Forwood and Sharon McCormack Titles in the series Australia at the Commonwealth Games Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 History of the Commonwealth Games India: Host Nation 2010 AUTHOR Cameron Macintosh India: Host Nation 2010 INTRODUCTION India: Host Nation 2010 describes India’s relationship with the Commonwealth and provides information about the Indian people and their culture, customs, traditions, foods, plants and animals. The text also details the importance of sport in Indian culture and lifestyle. NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS This text links with the National Curriculum in Level 3 in Studies of Society and Environment, and in particular studies of History and Geography. UNDERSTANDINGS Students will develop the following understandings after using this text and completing this unit of work: • India is the host nation of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. • The republic of India, located in south Asia, is a country of great geographical diversity. • India is a culturally diverse nation with strong traditions, beliefs and customs. • The Bengal tiger, India’s national animal, was chosen as the mascot of the 2010 Commonwealth Games because it is India’s most important and endangered animal. VOCABULARY Bengal tiger, Bollywood, Buddhist, developing nation, EAD athlete, ethnicity, Hindu, illiteracy, kabaddi, Muslim, reincarnation, union territory 33 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 india host nation 2010 Focusing Discussion questions Have students complete these questions orally to focus on the text. Literal: • What ties does India have with Britain? (Britain took India as a colony and ruled over it until 1947.) • What difficulties does India face? (Overpopulation, widespread poverty, illiteracy, pollution, soil erosion, deforestation) • What are the two largest religious groups in India? (Hindus and Muslims) • What sport will be included in the Commonwealth Games for the first time? (Tennis) • What modern sports do Indian people enjoy? (Cricket, hockey, golf) • What preparations are being made for the Commonwealth Games? (Upgrading existing sporting venues; building two new venues and a Games village) • What involvement has India had at previous Commonwealth Games? (Attended all but four Games; won 271 medals) Inferential: • Why is India considered to be a developing nation? • How many times bigger is the population of India than the population of Australia? • Why do most of India’s population live on the Indo-Gangetic Plain? • What differences are there between life in Indian cities and life in rural India? • What climate will the athletes and visitors to India experience during the Commonwealth Games? • Why can India be described as a culturally diverse country? • What similarities and differences are there between Australian and Indian culture? • What aspects of Indian culture and traditions do you think India will showcase in the opening and closing ceremonies? Evaluative: • What do you think it would be like to live in India? • What aspects of Indian life and culture do you think you would enjoy? 34 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 india host nation 2010 Engaging Learning experience 1 s India is the host nation of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Resources n BLM 13 enlarged to A3 size Language and literacy skills focus n Recording prior knowledge n Organising information n Speaking and listening Thinking skills focus n Applying knowledge n Generating ideas n Explaining Activity 1 Ask students to share what they have seen or heard about India. Ask: ‘What things do people talk about when discussing countries of the world?’ Answers might include food, culture, history, music. Record students’ ideas. 2 Distribute BLM 13. Ensure students understand how to complete a concept map. Have students complete the concept map based on their existing knowledge. Going further 1 Students share their concept maps with a partner. Ask: ‘What new ideas and information about India did you learn from your partner?’ Have students identify the source of their existing knowledge, e.g. personal experience, movies, books, travel programs, the text and photos in India: Host Nation 2010. 2 Ask each student to paste their concept map in the centre of a poster-sized chart. Around their concept map, have them write all the questions they now have about India as a result of their concept maps and discussions. Assessment Assess students’ ability to organise their existing knowledge into categories on a concept map. Students may redo the concept map at the end of the unit to compare their knowledge before and after. 35 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 india host nation 2010 Learning experience 2 s The republic of India, located in south Asia, is a country of great geographical diversity. Resources Language and literacy skills focus Thinking skills focus Activity n Pages 4–9 of India: Host Nation 2010 n BLM 14 n Atlas with geographical maps of India and Australia n Mapping skills n Labelling n Locating relevant information n Visual literacy n Interpreting n Creating n Comparing and contrasting n n Inferring Transferring information 1 Read pages 4–9 of India: Host Nation 2010. Discuss the map of India on page 9 and read the information labels. Ask: What geographical features are shown on the map? 2 Use the scale to calculate the distance from the west to the east coast of India and from the most southern point to the most northern point of India. 3 Ask: ‘Why is it important to have an understanding of the geographical features of a country? What connections are there between the geographical features of a country and its population?’ Going further 1 Distribute BLM 14. Ask: ‘Which parts of India would not be suitable for people to live? Which parts of India are highly populated? Why?’ 2 Compare the geographical map of India with a geographical map of Australia in the atlas. What similarities and differences are there between the two countries? Make a list. Assessment Assess students’ ability to locate and mark geographical features on a map. 36 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 india host nation 2010 Learning experience 3 s India is a culturally diverse nation with strong traditions, beliefs and customs. Resources Language and literacy skills focus Thinking skills focus Activity n Pages 12–25 of India: Host Nation 2010 n BLM 15 n Books and non-book resources about India n Literal and inferential comprehension n Researching n Representing ideas visually n Explaining and describing n Thinking creatively n Interpreting n Summarising n Expressing ideas 1 Have students read and browse a range of resources about India. Ask: ‘What ideas and impressions about India do these resources give you? What sights and sounds come to mind when you think about India?’ Record students’ statements. 2 Distribute BLM 15. Ask students to choose six images that they think best represent their impressions of India. Have them write a brief explanation about the significance of the images. Going further Students share their images in small groups. Ask: ‘What similarities and differences are there between people’s choice of images?’ Display students’ images to create a visual snapshot of India. Assessment Assess students’ ability to select appropriate images to represent India and to explain the significance of the images. 37 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 india host nation 2010 Learning experience 4 s The Bengal tiger, India’s national animal, was chosen as the mascot of the 2010 Commonwealth Games because it is India’s most important and endangered animal. Resources n Pages 26–27 of India: Host Nation 2010 n Book and non-book resources about the Bengal tiger n Writing an exposition n Researching factual information n Literal and inferential comprehension. n Speaking and listening Thinking skills focus n Formulating ideas n Persuading Activity 1 Read pages 26–27 of India: Host Nation 2010. As a class, list reasons why Language and literacy skills focus n n Justifying n n BLM 16 Interpreting Reflecting the Bengal tiger is India’s national animal. 2 Discuss the process by which an animal would be selected as a mascot for the Games. Ask students to imagine they are members of the group who selected the mascot for the Commonwealth Games. 3 Distribute BLM 16. Discuss the structures and features of an exposition. Students research to complete the draft of their speech. Going further 1 Students practise reading their speeches, speaking clearly and persuasively before presenting their speeches to a group. 2 After the speeches, ask ‘the audience’ to highlight aspects of the speeches that were particularly persuasive. 3 Have students reflect on the benefits of the Bengal tiger being chosen as a mascot for the Games. Assessment Assess students’ ability to write an exposition that contains persuasive arguments supported by factual evidence. Assess students’ understanding of the plight of the Bengal tiger and the significance of its selection as the Games mascot. Reflecting • What impressions do I have of India? • In what ways is India culturally similar to and different from Australia? 38 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history india australia at the of the host nation 2010 Commonwealth BLM 13 Games Name Concept map Complete this concept map to show what you already know about India. Use the headings as starting points then add your own ideas. Government India People Food 39 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 • Blm 13 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history india australia at the of the host nation 2010 Commonwealth BLM 14 Games Name Getting to know India On this map of India, mark in the following places and geographical features: • National Capital Territory of Delhi • Surrounding countries • Bay of Bengal • Ganges River • Thar Desert • New Delhi • Arabian Sea • Himalayan Range • Deccan Plateau • Indo-Gangetic Plain 40 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 • Blm 14 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history india australia at the of the host nation 2010 Commonwealth BLM 15 Games Name Exploring India’s culture Draw six images that you think represent Indian culture. Under each image, write a brief label explaining why you chose it. 41 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 • Blm 15 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0 history india australia at the of the host nation 2010 Commonwealth BLM 16 Games Name Choosing a mascot Use this writing guide to help you write a speech. Your speech is to support the decision to make the Bengal tiger the mascot for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Today’s discussion topic: Should the Bengal tiger be the mascot of the 2010 Commonwealth Games? State your position. Give background information about the Bengal tiger. State your arguments in support of your point of view. Give supporting evidence for each argument. Provide a concluding statement. Include a picture. 42 • commonwealth games 2010 • India: Host Nation 2010 • Blm 16 Copyright © Pearson Australia 2010 (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) isbn 978 1 4425 3155 0
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