
The Story of Canberra (Stage 3)

Experience the story of Canberra. Learn why it became the federal site, assess the international competition entries, and see how the original design is maintained today.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: National Capital Authority
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 31-Dec-2023 03:00PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Free
Curriculum
Primary
Syllabus Outcomes
ACHASSK118, ACHASSK108, ACHASSK147, ACHASSK137, ACHASSK134, ACHASSK147, ACHASSK148
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
HSIE » History » Australian History: Colonials and National (Stage 3 - Year 5 and 6)
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
- Students develop some knowledge of the historical events that led to the selection, planning and development of our National Capital.
- Students recognise that all built environments require solid foundations. Ngunnawal lands were nurtured and maintained for thousands of years maintaining lands, waters and ecosystems prior to European settlement.
- Students gain understanding that the National Capital is a planned city. They discover that an international design competition was held to achieve the best possible city concept.
- Students discover that there were established competition criteria and designers were judged on their creative solutions to these criteria.
- Students consider new thinking that the National Capital has symbolic, cultural and aesthetic values and maintains actual heritage significance.
- Students recognise that Canberra is a monumental city that houses the Federal Government. Canberra’s design features are nationally and internationally significant.
- Students build on prior knowledge that Canberra is the location of the Federal Government and that this is where the rules and decisions are made for the whole of Australia.
- Students discover what made the winning Griffin design concept successful and gain knowledge that it holds significant heritage value and this must be maintained.
- Students learn that Canberra is an iconic bush capital and that the Griffin design is a direct response to the topography of the natural landscape.
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
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Technology and Materials Requirements
Requires internet connection.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: National Capital Exhibition
Phone: +10262722902
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/national-capital-exhibition#