Blog Post Task Sheet

This term in our History unit we will be learning about migration

throughout Australian history. A part of your lessons and homework
this term will involve you writing a blog post. Throughout the unit
there are 5 blog posts that you must complete to show your
understanding of what we are learning in class. Bellow is an
explanation of each blog task, what is required of you and the date
it is due.
Blog post 1: My family history
Due: Week 2 Friday
You are to write one or two paragraphs explaining your familys
cultural history, where you were born, where your parents were
born, when you may have moved to Perth and the reasons for this
move. If you family has lived in Perth and not migrated from another
country, city or town you are to write possible reasons why you
havent moved.
Blog post 2: Reflection of Immigration Restriction Act
Due: Week 4 Friday
You are to reflect on the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901, was it
fair? How? How not? Why was it Implemented? What cultures or
type of people did the Act aim to prevent from entering Australia?
Blog post 3: Predict Immigration policy after 1975
Due: Week 5 Friday
You are to use what you have learnt in the unit so far to predict the
next immigration policy after 1975. You are to provide reasonable
and valid reasons for a policy change that aims to be fairer and less
discriminatory.
Blog post 4: Reflect on the change of Immigration Policy after 1975
Due: Week 6 Friday
Reflect on the abolishment of the Immigration restrictions act of
1901 and the new discrimination act of 1975. Describe why it was
needed and the effects the change of policy had.
Blog post 5: Incursion Reflection
Due: Week 3 Friday
After listening and participating in the Suitcase migration Incursion
from the Western Australian state Library you are to reflect on at
least 2 things you have learnt as well as your personal engagement
and enjoyment of the activities.