Case Study Overview Convicts, Settlers and Immigrants (CSI) is a history tool that allows you to discover some defining moments (important events) in Australian history through your own eyes and those of your ancestors. Discover key events in Australian history as you uncover your heritage and add your ancestors and key family events to the… Continue Reading»
AVAILABLE TO PLAY FREE ONLINE Game Overview The Game is designed as a fun way to engage students in Australian history. Whilst there is an element of competition its main purpose is to introduce students to some famous people and key events that have shaped our country’s history. It can be used at all age… Continue Reading»
Case Study Overview What can studying the past tell us about ourselves today? It can tell us: Who was here first? From where and when did Europeans come to Australia? How have communities changed over time? Why have they changed and … How important is the role of people in bringing about change and preserving… Continue Reading»
CASE STUDY OVERVIEW This History Mystery is a multimedia educational resources designed to introduce students to a number of areas of the curriculum that they can study in their history courses at Years 6, 8 and 9. It can also be used at lower primary levels with teacher discretion. Topics include: Black Death in the… Continue Reading»
In this unit we provide a model and sample ways in which students can investigate the contribution of groups and individuals to the development of Australia since Federation. Format This unit of study is presented as a website which includes interactive elements, videos, PDF and worksheets (in Word Doc format). The unit is compatible with… Continue Reading»
Exploring a significant event and a person who made a great contribution to Australia Case Study Overview Many people have made great contributions to Australian society – explorers, artists, scientists, politicians, industrialists and ordinary men and women who were asked to serve their country in times of war. This case study is about an ordinary… Continue Reading»
Case Study Overview In 1928 at least 31 and possibly more than one hundred Indigenous people were killed near Alice Springs after a local dingo trapper was found dead. A Government Inquiry found the killings were justified. Were they? How can such a terrible event have happened? Students investigate the evidence to try to establish… Continue Reading»
Case Study Overview In this unit we look at how migration to Australia after World War 2 helped shape the nation. We look at who migrated, why, and their experiences of becoming part of the nation. Format This unit of study is presented as a website which includes interactive elements, videos, PDF and worksheets (in… Continue Reading»
Case Study Overview In 1901 Australia changed from being six separate colonies to being a new nation, containing 6 states. In this unit we look at how and why this happened in 1901. We even give you the chance to see if you were a politician in 1901 if you would have been able to… Continue Reading»
** Finalist in the 2016 Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) Awards for Best Educational Game ** This interactive is available FREE to play online now! Case Study Overview Relevance to Australian history This decision-maker – Can you Strike It Rich During The Gold Rush? – will help you understand some of the experiences faced by… Continue Reading»