2nd Lesson

Task 2 - Week 2
In task 2 this week we shall look at three video clips and discuss each of them. You will find some interesting information about the roots of AFL football, about a man named Sir Doug Nichols and about how things like sport can be used as a means for the reconciliation process between Indigenous and non Indigenous Australians.

Process - Follow each step in order.
Step 1. Last week you were instructed to find out about what the words 'Terra Nullius' mean and how it relates to the colonisation of Australia in the minds of the British. With your group, share your understandings and discuss this together for 5 minutes. 

Step 2. Have a read of the notes of this web page HERE.

Step 3. Before watching the first video clip HERE, read the curator’s clip description. Read also the educational notes as well. Then watch only the first clip and have a discussion with your group for a few minutes about this video. Some points you may wish to use for discussion:
- Did you know about the game 'Marn Grook' and how it influenced the development of AFL? What do you think of this?
- Do you think most people that like AFL football know how the game Marn Grook influenced the development of AFL?
- Do you you think that by learning more about Aboriginal people and their culture that it would make Australia a better place, if so, how? Would it improve relations between Indigenous and non Indigenous Australians?


Step 4.  Read the curator’s clip description and notes of the of the bottom of the web page before watching the next clip  HERE. After watching the clip have another short discussion with your group. Some points you may wish to use for discussion:
- Who was Sir Doug Nicholls?
- Do you think that the attitudes of many Australian's towards Aboriginal people were different back in the 1920's and 1930's than today?
- Why was Doug known at one time as a type of policeman by his people? What was that about?
- What do you think of his achievements, was he only known as a great footballer? Do you know any other famous Aboriginal people known for their achievements?

Step 5.  Read the curator’s clip description and notes of the of the bottom of the web page before watching the final clip HERE. After watching this clip have another short discussion with your group. Some points you may wish to use for discussion:
- Do you think AFL football players have a responsibility to be good role models in our communities?
- What do you think of how Indigenous football player Gilbert McAdam dealt with the incident he described?
- Why do you think racist attitudes exist?
- Do people always understand that they are being discriminatory or saying something hurtful?

Step 6.  Your group will now make a verbal presentation to the class. Each person should have a chance to briefly tell the rest of the class what the group discussed and what you have learnt individually, how it has influenced your opinions and thoughts about the topic.

Step 7. For homework, individually make a post on your blog. You can use any of the questions above to guide your writing or you can see this guide HERE to assist you.