The Final Quarter - Challenging Injustices

Australian curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 10 Civics & Citizenship:

• The challenges to and ways of sustaining a resilient democracy and cohesive society (ACHCK094)
• Critically evaluate information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS097)
• Account for different interpretations and points of view (ACHCS098)
• Reflect on their role as a citizen in Australian, regional and global contexts (ACHCS102)

Syllabus outcomes: AS5.7, AS5.8, AS5.9

General capabilities: Literacy, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding

Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures (OI.6)

Relevant parts of Year 10 achievement standards: 

Students evaluate a range of factors that sustain democratic societies. They account for and evaluate different interpretations and points of view on civics and citizenship issues. They evaluate ways they can be active and informed citizens in different contexts.

This lesson is part of the wider unit of work: The Final Quarter – Racism, Rights And Reconciliation – Civ & Cit – Year 10

Time required: 90 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate class discussion and promote collaborative group work.

• Adam Goodes Utopia Article – one copy per student
• Device capable of presenting a video to the class
• Different Forms Of Racism (optional)
• Significant Events Activity – one set printed and cut up per group
• Student Worksheets – one copy per student

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Cultural understanding
• Empathy
• Social skills

Using only archival footage aired at the time, The Final Quarter holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the football field. Learn more about the film here.
We highly recommend that students view the film in its entirety before participating in subsequent lessons.

Our Watching the Film lessons are designed to support you in facilitating this process. Given the content, it is also important for teachers to communicate with parents and guardians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students before playing the film and/or engaging with the teaching and learning resources. 

Note: This film may not be suitable for viewing by all young people. Teachers are advised to use their discretion when deciding whether to show this film. If teaching in a context with a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, it is imperative that guidance is sought from the Principal and Aboriginal Education Officer (or equivalent) prior to screening the film.