Crises that Tested the Nation: The Great Depression 1929-1939

Features of this Student Inquiry Resource:

• Specially written for the new VCE curriculum for Australian History, starting in 2016 – specifically Unit 4, Area of Study 1: 'Crises That Tested the Australian Nation 1929–1945'
• Detailed narrative sets the context and explains the main features of the period clearly, simply and thoroughly
• Rich in primary source evidence (written and visual documents)
• Inquiry questions challenge students to develop their own understandings based on the knowledge
• Classroom activities help students develop concepts, knowledge, understanding and empathy
• Skills-based approach requires students to analyse evidence and develop the historical inquiry skills set out in the curriculum
• Signposts direct students to areas where historians differ, and to controversies within each unit
• Suitable as individual teacher or student resources, and as a class text for students

Please note: This product is two A4 booklets of ~40 pages each.