Structured Revision Day Program – Australian History

For students who prefer to follow a structured revision day program, we recommend you view the lectures in the order outlined below.

AUSTRALIAN HISTORY
TIME SESSION
10.00am – 11.00am
LIVE WEBINAR

The recording of this webinar will be made available in the days following the launch of the lectures.
Lecture 1 – History Exam Skills webinar: The Dos and Don’ts of the Year 12 VCE History Examinations

Luke Cashman, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School

Every year students make basic, avoidable mistakes in the VCE History exams that cost them crucial marks. Students will be guided through the things they can do to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and maximise their chances of success. Everything from the importance of neat handwriting to the best way to structure longer written responses will be discussed. The crucial significance of reading time, and how to use these minutes wisely, will also be considered. This session will be relevant to all three VCE Histories: Revolutions, Ancient History and Australian History.
11.05am – 12.25pm
PRE-RECORDED
Lecture 2 – Australian History: Areas of Study 1
Available to watch after the History Exam Skills webinar. A. From custodianship to the Anthropocene (60,000 BCE–1901) – Area of Study 1
Bill Lewis, Haileybury
B. Creating a Nation (1834–1913) – Area of Study 1
Bill Lewis, Haileybury
C. Power and resistance (1788–1913) – Area of Study 1
James Jacobs, Xavier College
D. War and upheaval (1909–1950) – Area of Study 1
Briony Parker, Star of the Sea College
12.30pm – 1.50pm
PRE-RECORDED
Lecture 3 – Australian History: Areas of Study 2
Available to watch after the History Exam Skills webinar. A. From custodianship to the Anthropocene (1950–2010) – Area of Study 2
Bill Lewis, Haileybury
B. Creating a Nation (1945–2008) – Area of Study 2
Bill Lewis, Haileybury
C. Power and resistance (1957–1998) – Area of Study 2
James Jacobs, Xavier College
D. War and upheaval (1950–1992) – Area of Study 2
Briony Parker, Star of the Sea College



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