3. Rights and freedoms denied to Aboriginal and
Torres Straight Islanders before 1965
Learning Goal
◻ To understand what Aboriginal reserves and missions were and
why they were established.
Success Criteria
1. I can explain what the Aboriginal Protection Board was.
2. I can explain what a reserve is and describe some of the features.
4. Starter – 5 minutes
◻ Describe what is going on in the below 3 sources.
◻ What do you think the term ‘segregation’ means? Describe it
now in short paragraph.
5. Government Policies towards Aboriginals
◻ Research and write a brief summary on the following four
government policies:
◻ Protection: 1860s – 1930s
◻ Assimilation: 1937 – mid 1960s
◻ Integration: 1962 - 1972
◻ Self-Determination: 1972 onwards
6. Textbook Handout
◻ Using the textbook Pages 32-34, read through the experiences
of Aboriginal people.
◻ Using the Cornell Notes system, make summary notes under
the following headings:
⬜ Aboriginal Protection Boards
⬜ Aboriginal reserves
⬜ The assimilation policy
⬜ Indigenous rights
7. Web quest activity
◻ Using the handout provided, complete the web quest.
◻ This should take you about 20 minutes.
◻ https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/articles/mission-days
⬜ Individual
⬜ Using devices
10. Recap & exit tickets
Success Criteria
1. I can explain what aboriginal Missions and Reserves were and
explain some of the impacts of these institutions.
Exit Ticket
1. Come up with one Kahoot question about the topic