Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

A Special Day

 

Australia has a number of Special Days which are celebrated to remember an event or happening from the past.

 

Congratulations!!!!

Your Class/Team has been selected to create a Special Day for your town/school/community.

 

TASK:

  1. Select 3 Special Days from the above list. Research the history of these 3 Days and answer the questions on the research sheet. Use the links above to access some interesting web sites or check out your local/school library to find the information you need.
  2. TALK/ASK QUESTIONS-Grandparents, Parents, teachers, older relatives and friends, about  important days in the history of your area.
  3. Select one of these days/events worthy of a celebration in your area.
  4. Using the criteria on your research sheet, create your own special day.

         Points to consider:

    • The Name for Your Day

    • Set the Date/Time/Place

    • What are you celebrating ?

    • What special events will be held ?

    • Who will be involved/invited to participate ?

    • Will it be declared a Public Holiday ?

PRESENTATION:

  1. You can present your special day as either
    1. an oral presentation to your class

      a poster/brochure advertising your special day

      a videotaped commercial for T.V.

      an audiocassette for radio commercial

      Good Luck!

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