Audience: Year 5 and 6 Duration: 45 mins
Students learn to interrogate objects as evidence and are tasked to build a case to support the stories they have investigated. Each group reports back to inform the whole group of their new knowledge. Students study museum objects, documents and photographs and investigate the stories of notable figures including William Barak, Dame Nellie Melba and the de Pury family.
The program will address students’ understanding of Australia between 1800 to 2000, including key industries and contributions of local significant individuals Uncle William Barak, Dame Nellie Melba and the de Pury family. We will focus on curriculum areas History, Levels 5 & 6 – Australia 1800-1900 (VC2HH6K05), Australia 1900-2000 (VC2HH6K10), Using Historical Sources (VC2HH6S04). This program also meets the cross-curriculum priority of learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture.