Aims

This education resource promotes key learning outcomes.

Students will be able to:

• understand the establishment of the national capital as a result of the compromises of Federation;
• understand the historical reasons behind the geographical location of the national capital and how those decisions reflect the culture in which they were made;
• explore Walter Burley Griffin’s imaginative use of landscape when designing the future national capital;
• describe and recognise the changing patterns of urban development in the national capital by referring to Walter Burley Griffin’s original design;
• compare photographic and map evidence of the national capital at different times and examine built features in the Central National Area (at the heart of the city); reflect on the significance of commemorative works and their role in the national capital;
• value Australian identity, democracy and the symbolic role of the national capital;
• reflect on the historical and contemporary role of Australia’s national capital;
• investigate how Canberra is commonly portrayed by the media; and
• analyse comparisons between Canberra and other national capitals.

Students will also be able to:

• understand and critically challenge ideas;
• read plans and maps; use a range of information sources, including primary materials, websites and plans, to gather information and evaluate it;
• report and present information and justify findings and opinions;
• make informed decisions using evaluation criteria;
• collect information by conducting a survey and analysis results;
• participate positively and effectively as individuals or working in a small team;and
• develop a respect for cultural heritage.