Rise Up: The Story of the Dawn Raids and the Polynesian Panthers explores the social, political, and economic circumstances that led to the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. Students learn how Pacific communities became scapegoats during a period of economic difficulty, how the raids affected individuals and families, and how the Polynesian Panthers worked to challenge discrimination and advocate for social justice. The Level 4 text also highlights the importance of civic action, education, and standing up against unfair treatment.
Level 4, Society
SL4 201811 Rise Up Dawn Raids
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Students read and discuss the Level 4 November 2018 School Journal article, ‘Rise Up: The Story of the Dawn Raids and the Polynesian Panthers’, and then ‘think sustainably’ as they learn and explore deeper thinking about the ‘Dawn Raids and the Polynesian Panthers’, the key players, their motives, and the wider issues today around human rights, inclusiveness and the values that can underpin political decision making.
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