Australian Gold Rush Lesson

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the role of gold mining had in Australian history. They will develop an awareness of the experiences of people in Australia prior to the 1900s, such as Chinese people on the goldfields in Victoria and New South Wales. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.