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Striking Gold!
Excursion Summary
Duration:
2 hours
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.
