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Solve it with Sources: Homeschool Session
Sep
It is based at two Sydney Living Museums’ sites, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hyde Park Barracks and Susannah Place in Sydney’s Rocks area, and explores the archaeology of both sites as well as other relevant primary sources. At Hyde Park Barracks we look at the public archaeological dig and learn how thousands of artefacts were found underground and under the floorboards at the Barracks, many having been hidden by rats building their nests. Combining this archaeology with source documents, museum educators discuss with students how they could answer questions what they can discover about the lives of the convicts who lived at the Barracks. Finally we use the archaeology of an existing building at Susannah Place and see how the building itself, combined with oral histories and written sources, helps us answer questions about the lives of the people who lived there.
Curriculum links
Skills – Analysis and Use of Sources
Stage 3 History
HT3-3 Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Stage 4 History
The Ancient World Depth Study 1: Investigating the Ancient Past
Key inquiry question: How do we know about the ancient past?
HT4-1 Describes the nature of history and archaeology and explains their contribution to an understanding of the past
HT4-5 Identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources
HT4-6 Uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Sydney Living Museums (Historic Houses Trust)
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Event Details
Date & Time
09-Sep-2021 11:30AM
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Joining The Event
Requirements: Technology, Materials and Pre and Post event requirements.
Duration
Up to 45 minutes presenter-led program including virtual presentation and time for questions
Session Offered to homeschools at listed times.
Maximum Students :20 per session
The home school students just needs internet connection and a laptop screen that allows the deliverer to see the students and speakers. Laptop speakers are adequate.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: The Learning Team
Phone: 02 8239 2288
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/learning/programs/solve-it-using-sources