vic Established in 1851 and closing in 1997, Pentridge Prison is a heritage listed former state prison that has undergone adaptive reuse over the last decade. Following the closure of the Old Melbourne Goal in the 1920s, Pentridge became the primary remand centre for metropolitan Melbourne. The long history of the site and the changingmore
vic The history of the Australian people extends to at least 65,000 years ago; of this long and diverse history, only 0.4% is recorded in written records. Archaeology – the excavation, analysis and interpretation of material culture from the past – therefore plays an integral role in understanding our national story.more
vic Built in Belfast in 1885, the three-masted cargo vessel carried coal and wheat between England and South America. Travelling 1.5 million miles across the globe, the Polly Woodside now welcomes you aboard. Learn about the who is who in the crew and what they do. Can you take the Hierarchymore
vic During this challenging time, we recognise that children are spending more time indoors, requiring stimulating activities that get their creative juices flowing and keep their minds working. To stave off boredom and complaining, we've created some National Trust themed activities that can be easily printed at home.more
nsw With different stories to tell, the Butlers and Blackboards program looks at changes in the community, education and family life and is discovery-based and student-focused. Years 1 & 2 Humanities and Social Sciences Grossmann House includes different histories that are closely linked to the development of the merchant class inmore
vic Discover a unique experience at the McCrae Homestead by exploring the parallel experiences of the McCrae family and the Bunurong community in the mid-1800s. Accessed through Georgiana McCrae’s personal diaries, her son George McCrae’s diary accounts, family letters, sketches and paintings, the program shares what is anecdotally considered a mutuallymore
nsw STAGE 3 – THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES Outcomes A student: 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 andmore
nsw STAGE 2 – FIRST CONTACTS Outcomes A student: 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 Key inquiry questions: Why did people travel from Europe (andmore
nsw STAGE 1 – HISTORY Outcomes A student: HT1-2 identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time 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 Key inquirymore
wa Fabulous discoveries of gold in its eastern interior in the 1890s changed Western Australia for ever. People from around the world flocked to what had been regarded until then as a backwater. But it soon became obvious that fresh water was more precious than the gold the prospectors were seeking. A reliable supplymore
nsw This program aims to provide students with an insight into the school lives of primary-aged children in the early 1800s, the exploration of Australia and the lives of the early colonists.more
vic Scroll through the narrative galleries below to explore how the Melbourne Gaol represented nineteenth century ideas of using punishment as a way of reforming prisoners. Hover your mouse over an image to reveal further information.more
