Korea : a cold war conflict 1950 - 1953
2016
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Australia was a significant participant in the Korean War. This resource focuses on Australian experiences of that war, while acknowledging the role and participation of other nations, particularly those of South and North Korea, whose people, economies and environments suffered greatly during the conflict. The publication provides a set of investigative activities for students to use to explore these experiences. It is rich in primary and secondary sources, questions and activities for students, and background information and teaching ideas for teachers.
Main title:
Korea : a cold war conflict 1950 - 1953 / by Australia Department of Veteran's Affairs
Imprint:
Canberra : Department of Veterans' Affairs, 2016.
Collation:
108 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Spiral binding.
Contents:
IntroductionLinks to the 'Australian curriculum' : 'Humanities & social sciences : history' for Year 10Features of the resourceAustralia and the Korean War fact filesFact file 1. Map of the Korean PeninsulaFact file 2. The stages of the Korean WarFact file 3. International involvement in the Korean WarFact file 4. Australian forces in the Korean WarFact file 5. Australian operational locations 1950-1953Fact file 6. The Korean War : an essay by historian Ian HodgesIntroductory activitiesIntroductory concept 1. Why do nations go to war?Introductory concept 2. Why do individuals go to war?Student investigationsInvestigation 1. What was the Cold War?How was Korea part of the Cold War?Investigation 2. Why was Australia involved in the Korean War?Did the Australian people support this involvement?Investigation 3. Why did Australians join to fight in Korea?Investigation 4. What were Australian soldiers' experiences of the war?Investigation 5. How were Australian forces involved in the Korean War?Case study A. The battle of KapyongCase study B. The battle of Maryang SanCase study C. The battle of the HookCase study D. Roles of the Royal Australian Air ForceCase study E. Roles of the Royal Australian NavyCase study F. The system of medical careInvestigation 6. What happened to Australian prisoners of war?Investigation 7. Did the Korean War have an impact on the Australian home front?Investigation 8. What impacts did the war have on returning soldiers?Investigation 9. What was the impact of the war on Korea and Koreans?Investigation 10. How has Australia commemorated the Korean War?
ISBN:
9780992583996
Dewey class:
951.9042
Language:
English
BRN:
335176
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 951.9042 KOR | Available |