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Significant individuals
Excursion Summary
Stage 3
History
Duration:
2 hours
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Develop skills of historical inquiry and communication as you research significant individuals such as Caroline Chisholm, Francis Greenway, Quong Tart, Mary Reibey and other significant individuals. Students will use a range of primary and secondary sources, learn how to think critically, and bring the individual's portrait to life!
In this two hour interactive program students will:
- analyse a range of primary and secondary sources,
- develop critical thinking skills,
- describe the significance of particular people in the development of Australia
- communicate their findings as a digital animation.
Curriculum outcomes
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 over time
- HT3-5 applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Before you visit
Booking Details
Cost
$230 for groups up to 15 and $355 for groups of 16 - 30 students
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
Bookings are essential, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Email learning.library@sl.nsw.gov.au or phone 9273 1778.
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