Striking Gold!
Excursion Summary
Striking Gold
on demand
Travel back in time to Australia in the 1800s and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of life on the goldfields.
In this 2 hour program your students will:
- analyse primary source material
- write the script for a short film
- dress in period costume
- make a short movie using an iPad
- see original collection items relating to Australian history.
Curriculum Outcomes
Curriculum links:
Stage 3 - NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum – History
HT3-1 describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia
HT3-2 describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia
HT3-3 identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects
of change on Australian society
HT3-5 applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Booking Details
Available during term time.
Cost is $230 for groups up to 15 and $355 for groups of 16 – 30.
Bookings are essential, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Email learning.library@sl.nsw.gov.au, phone (02) 9273 1778 or fill out our Bookings Enquiry form.


