~ GOLD ~

Gold and civilisation Curriculum areas: Australian history, geography Years: 4–9 Key curriculum links: Time, Continuity and Change; Resources; Place and Space; Investigation, Communication and Participation. The Museum's first 'blockbuster' exhibition Gold and Civilisation (March to June 2001) explored our timeless fascination with gold. Two education packs were developed in conjunction with the exhibition. A comprehensive resource pack comprising of background information, curriculum links, activity sheets and additional resources on the topics of: life on the goldfields minorities on the goldfields gold: the yellow metal old gold and tall tales. A highly visual resource pack containing activities that encourage students to explore paintings, quotations and songs as historical evidence that can offer an insight into the Australian goldfields experience. Topics and activities include: