1 Overview: The making of the modern world 1750–1918
A Making a better world?
2 Progressive ideas and movements 1750–1918
3 The Industrial Revolution 1750–1914
4 Movement of peoples 1750–1901
B Australia and Asia
5 China and the world 1750–1918
6 Japan and the world 1750–1918
7 Making a nation 1750–1918
C World War I
8 World War I 1914–1918
Vicki Greer is a renowned author having written numerous history texts for both New South Wales and Victoria. With over 20 years teaching experience, Vicki is also involved in Extension History marking and is currently teaching at Southern Cross educational campus.
Robyn Bowman is currently Head of Department (Social Sciences) at James Nash State High School. She has worked for QSA in the History syllabus development, and has been co-author of several Nelson publications
Kate Cameron is an experienced Ancient History teacher, HSC exam marker and author. She has been a history head teacher Mount Druitt High School. Cameron is currently lecturing in History Education at the School of Education at Macquarie University.
Chris Gates has taught in Australia, the UK and New Zealand and is currently Head of History at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School, Melbourne. Chris has presented at many teacher conferences and student lectures and is a member of the Nelson Connect with History and Nelson Modern History author teams.
Merredith Southee has taught History in Western Australian government and private schools and also developed teaching and learning resources for the Department of Education, the Maritime Museum, Freemantle, and the National Trust of Australia. She currently lectures in the UWA Graduate School of Education.
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