NOWRA HIGH SCHOOL

YEAR 10 2006

SCHOOL CERTIFICATE RESEARCH TASK

TOPIC: CHANGING RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

OUTCOMES: To locate and research information relevant to migrants to Australia since

1945

DUE: MONDAY, 27^TH MARCH, 2006. ( Week 9, Term 1)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Assignments, which are late, will be penalized at 25% of the available marks each day.
2. Answer the Questions – Do not simply download or copy information. Downloading is obvious, you need to show understanding by modifying the text and employing your own words. Reliable sites usually have “edu” or “gov” in their address.
3. Write in standard English i.e. sentences and paragraphs, no point format.
4. Begin each answer on a new page. Clearly label each part of an answer.
5. Put your name and class on your assignment.

6. Hand in all pages in one plastic sleeve. No display books.

The Questions	Maximum Words	Marks Available
Background Knowledge Explain what was established by the 1901 Immigration Restriction Act. What did Arthur Calwell’s slogan “Populate or Perish” mean in the years following World War Two? Why was multiculturalism introduced? What is it?	75 75 75	15
A Migrant’s Experience Interview a migrant and record in written form your observations of their experiences. OR Assess a migrant story using the Internet. In your own words retell the story of their experiences and create 7 to 10 questions you would have asked that person during an interview about their experiences as a migrant.	600	30
Changes in Immigration Since 1945. How have the numbers of migrants to Australia changed since 1945? Explain the changing countries of origin for migrants to Australia since 1945. How have the religious beliefs of Australians changed since 1945?	75 75 75	15
Issue of Asylum Seekers. Explain the difference between an asylum seeker and an illegal immigrant? Read the following three articles: (i) An Appeal from the Asylum Seekers of Australia http://gregegan.customer.netspace.net.au/asylum/appeal/appeal.html (ii) Asylum Policy emerges unscathed http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1791550.stm (iii) Fact Sheet 62. Assistance for Asylum Seekers in Australia http://www.immi.gov.au/facts/62assistance.htm From these three articles: Explain the main issues of the debate on asylum seekers to Australia.	50 150	10
Impact of Immigration Using the internet, school texts and library books: What has been the impact of immigration on Australia since 1945?	300	15
Bibliography Attach a bibliography, which should include both electronic and traditional resources.		5
Presentation Present your written answers using appropriate computer based applications		10
Total		100

Suggestions to Help with Your Tasks

Question 1

Answer all three parts in your own words.

Question 2

Part A: You should interview a relative or a person known to your family.

Develop a list of questions for your migrant (about 7 to 10)

The questions will enable you to find out about the following:

- Age when they came to Australia

- How they came to Australia

- Reasons for migrating

- Early reactions to Australia

- Establishing work and a home

- Marriage and family

- Dealing with Aussie culture

- Dealing with possible racism

- Attitudes today

Include your list of questions and your summary of the answers to the questions.

OR

Part B: Exercise caution when using the Internet. When you are doing a search add “edu”

and this will direct you to suitable sites.

Question 3

Information and statistics are available from school texts, library books and websites.

Some websites:

1. Australian Immigration Department

http://www.immi.gov.au/facts/04fifty.htm

2. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

http://hreoc.gov.au/racial__discrimination/face_facts/migrants,html

3. Australian Bureau of Statistics

http;//www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf

4. Australian Bureau of Statistics

http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf

Go to: Home

Then: Popular Statistics

Then: Religion

Question 4

The three websites given in Question 4 b. can be accessed through the school network: Resources – Year 10 History 2006: Web Links.

Suggestion: list the reasons / arguments favouring asylum seekers, then list policies / actions adopted by the government. Using these 2 lists then explain what you consider to be the main issues. You are not required to present a case for either side. You are required to explain objectively the main issues.

Question 5

In your answer consider the cultural mix, social, economic, political, international repercussions of immigration. Consider many of the issues raised throughout this assignment.