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Straight from the source
on demand
Discover the amazing stories behind some of Australia’s most iconic and quirky collection items and gain another view of the country’s rich history and culture.
In this 1 hour program students will:
- view primary sources from the State Library collection
- develop their source analysis skills
- record their responses in a unique format
Curriculum Outcomes
Stage 2 - NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum – History
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
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
Stage 4 - NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum – History
HT4-5 identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources
HT4-7 identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
HT4-8 locates, selects and organises information from sources to develop an historical inquiry
Booking Details
Available during term time.
Cost is $200 for groups up to 15 and $325 for groups from 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.
