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Term 4 H.S.I.E Unit
Term 4 H.S.I.E Unit
Term 4 H.S.I.E Unit
H.S.I.E Unit
Gold
This unit provides opportunities for students to explore the
influence of the discovery of gold on Australian identity,
environment and heritage. The unit focuses on significant events,
actions and people as well as lifestyles and perspectives of the
people and groups living at that time.
Subject Matter Focus
In this unit, students learn about:
world achievements by Australians, past and present
significant events that have shaped Australias identity,
including the discovery of gold, colonial exploration and
expansion.
cultural influences and other factors affecting identity
patterns of human involvement and use of environments
different perspectives about the maintenance and
improvement of environments. effects of human and natural
changes on environments
Learning Experiences
Learning Sequence 1: Discovery of Gold a Significant
Event
Jointly read and view literary and factual texts about different
events and aspects of life that relate to the discovery of gold.
Include ballads, poems and songs.
Websites:
http://www.sbs.com.au/gold/
http://www.nma.gov.au/education-kids/classroom_learning/multimedia/interactives/gold-rush
http://www.goldrushcolony.com.au/resources
http://treasure-explorer.nla.gov.au/treasure/race-gold-diggings-australia/resources
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/goldrush/
http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/stage3_Modules/gold.gold.html
http://users.tpg.com.au/dtdan/gcreek.htm