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Who were the orphan girls who came to Australia in the late 1840s?
Who were the orphan girls who came to Australia in the late 1840s? A great unit for both Years 5 and 9 Australian history. Continue reading
Who migrated to the Australian colonies and what were their lives like?
THE IRISH ORPHAN GIRLS During the Great Famine in Ireland 1845-1849, some 2 million people lived in mud houses like this one. Hundreds of thousands of people migrated to Australia including 4,114 orphan girls aged between 14 and 18. They … Continue reading
Has the mystery of the lost ship Endeavour been solved?
Marine archaeologists believe they have finally found Captain Cook’s Endeavour off the coast of Rhode Island New York. But how did it finish up there? In 1775, five years after Cook’s famous voyage to Australia, the ship was used to … Continue reading
NEW Convicts, Settlers and Immigrants (CSI)
GREAT NEW FAMILY HISTORY TOOL 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 … Continue reading
New Australian History Mysteries Units – Years 1 &2
We are delighted to announce that new Australian History Mysteries units for Years 1 and 2 are complete and online! The site now offers everything required for on-line learning including video, group activities, freeware, media banks, assessment tasks and interactive … Continue reading
Gold Rush: Best Educational Game Finalist
CAN YOU STRIKE IT RICH DURING THE GOLD RUSH?
A FINALIST IN THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN TEACHERS OF MEDIA (ATOM) AWARDS BEST EDUCATIONAL GAME Continue reading
ANZAC Centenary School Link Program a great hit on the Western Front
We have just returned from visiting 23 schools in France and Belgium. These schools are amongst 40 that have partnered with Australian schools to work on commemorative projects that showcase the impact of the First World War upon their respective communities. Continue reading
Be the change – our latest educational game
Taking action means carrying out practical steps in the community. And to help you do this we have developed a game for the Victorian Electoral Commission’s Passport to Democracy program. Before taking action about an issue that you feel strongly … Continue reading
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Who migrated to the Australian colonies and what were their lives like?
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07 Jan 2020
THE IRISH ORPHAN GIRLS During the Great Famine in Ireland 1845-1849, some 2 million people lived in mud houses like this one. Hundreds of thousands of people migrated to Australia including 4,114 orphan girls aged between 14 and 18. They … Continue reading
- Has the mystery of the lost ship Endeavour been solved? 21 Sep 2018
- NEW Convicts, Settlers and Immigrants (CSI) 05 Sep 2017
- New Australian History Mysteries Units – Years 1 &2 31 Mar 2017
- Gold Rush: Best Educational Game Finalist 09 Sep 2016
- ANZAC Centenary School Link Program a great hit on the Western Front 24 Aug 2016
- Who were the orphan girls who came to Australia in the late 1840s? 09 Jun 2020
- Be the change – our latest educational game 12 Jul 2016
- Sharing Family and Local history with the National Museum of Australia 01 Aug 2019
- Nation Remembers Prisoners of War on 75th Anniversary of Thai–Burma Railway Completion 17 Oct 2018
- Péronne, liberated by Australian troops 100 years ago 09 May 2018
- Why were colonies founded in Australia? 29 Aug 2016