1788: Two perspectives
Investigate Australian history in 1788 from two perspectives, First Nations and the British First Fleet.
Details
Investigate the lives of both First Fleet convicts and Aboriginal people in 1788. Learn about the convicts’ journey to NSW, their everyday life including clothing, shelter, work and food and the impact their presence had on the lives of Aboriginal people.
In this 2 hour program students will:
- analyse primary sources
- examine Aboriginal cultural materials and learn how they were used
- solve a history mystery
- dress in costumes and conduct an interview with a convict
- create a film of the interview to take back to school.
Curriculum outcomes
History:
HT2-2 describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
HT2-3 describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects
HT2-4 describes and explains effects of British colonisation in Australia
HT2-5 applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Geography:
GE2-2 describes the ways people, places and environments interact
Before you visit
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Information for students and teachers visiting the State Library of NSW.
Bus subsidy program
Travel free by bus to the Library to participate in our onsite learning programs.
Excursion Summary
Cost
$230 for groups up to 15 and $355 for groups of 16 – 30.
Availability
Monday - Friday during term time
Duration
2 hours
Minimum Supervision Ratio
Kindergarten – Year 2 - 1 adult per 5 students
Year 3 – Year 6 - 1 adult per 10 students
Secondary students - 1 adult per 20 students
1 Shakespeare Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
+61 292731414