This term the children are investigating how the gold rush contributed and influenced Australian Society. This will include a much anticipated trip to Bathurst where the children will experience first hand what life was like on the 'Gold Fields'. Below is a reflection written by the students highlighting what we have discovered so far.
Welcome to Term Two of learning! This term we have started to learn about the gold rush and how it was discovered in Australia. The first payable gold field in Australia was found by Edward Hargraves. Although, the first payable gold nugget was found by the Tom brothers and Lister. The largest nugget of gold found in Australia was called 'The Welcome Stranger' and it weighed 20 thousand ounces.
In a few weeks, we will get the opportunity to travel to Bathurst and Blue Gum Lodge for camp and will learn a lot more about the Eureka Stockade. Also we can pan for actual gold nuggets.
GOLD!
During class this term we have been studying Gold. We have been learning many interesting facts and have watched many interesting youtube videos. To help us gain information for our upcoming adventure to Bathurst. For example Gold is a valuable metal it is very expensive. Also the biggest gold was called the 'Welcome Stranger'.
We have been learning about the interesting subject called gold.Gold is a precious metal that is found under ground.Gold was found in Australia from1851 to 1906.
Gold was the most important thing to people because it was valuable, when people discovered gold they all started looking for the gold because it was expensive.
Gold in some countries is valuable because it is worth lots of money.
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