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Exploring Australian colonisation through a history site study of The Rocks
Image : Aboriginal Australians spearing fish and diving for shellfish, New South Wales, ca. 1817. Source: Lycett, Joseph , National Library of Australia
Acknowledgement of Country
Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land Observatory Hill EEC is located on, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website may contain images, voices and videos of deceased persons. Teachers may wish to take a few moments to discuss this sensitivity with your class.
An Aboriginal girl, possibly Patyegarang -Source: Parramatta Heritage Office
For Teachers
For Teachers
This website focuses on the Stage 3 History topic Historical Perspectives on the Past through a history Site Study of The Rocks, Sydney. The website and accompanying webinar is designed to:
- describe and explain the significant people, places and events in Australia's colonial history with a focus on The Rocks
- describe and explain different experiences of people living in Australia over time
- apply a variety of skills and resources of historical inquiry and communication
Ph: 9247 7321 to make a booking.
Journals are also available on the Resource Page
Sydney Cove: A Journey Through Time
Source: YouTube
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