HISTORY

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We are learning about the stories and perspectives of people who have migrated to Australia and the reasons why.

VOCABULARY

Migration: Migration is defined as movement from one country, place or locality to another in search of better opportunities to settle.

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Research about the different migrant groups and why they emigrated. 

What influence it had on their lives and Australia.

Groups that have migrated in different time periods:

First fleet

10 pound poms

Gold Rush

WW1

WW2

Vietnam War

Asia

Skills Shortage

COVID