Examining Australia's Colonial Frontier Massacres, 1788-1930.

The article focuses on a teaching resource designed for Year 9 and 10 Australian History classes to explore the Colonial Frontier Massacres from 1788 to 1930 using a map developed by Professor Lyndall Ryan of the University of Newcastle. It outlines a structured lesson plan that guides students through comprehension, explanation, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, and justification of the historical data presented on the map, emphasizing critical thinking and cultural sensitivity. The resource encourages students to engage with the history of colonization, including the British claim of Australia under the doctrine of "terra nullius," which disregarded international law by neither seeking permission from Indigenous peoples nor respecting their rights. The lesson plan also highlights the importance of contextualizing local histories and providing content warnings due to the sensitive nature of the material. [Extracted from the article]