Bailed Up!
Students explore the impact of the gold rush on law and order in the colony of NSW, and of bushrangers on the Australian identity.
Students analyse and compare a range of primary and secondary sources, including artefacts and artworks from the period to investigate the threat that bushrangers posed to successful gold miners, the technologies used by the miners and the police to respond to these threats and the consequences for the men who chose to become bushrangers.
A highlight of the program is a re-enactment of the 1864 trial of NSW bushranger John Vane. In the museum’s former courtroom, students act out the trial’s historic proceedings – an immersive experience that helps them to better understand the actions, perspectives and experiences of different people during the gold rush.
About the Program
Students explore the impact of the gold rush on law and order in the colony of NSW, and of bushrangers on the Australian identity.
Students analyse and compare a range of primary and secondary sources, including artefacts and artworks from the period to investigate the threat that bushrangers posed to successful gold miners, the technologies used by the miners and the police to respond to these threats and the consequences for the men who chose to become bushrangers.
A highlight of the program is a re-enactment of the 1864 trial of NSW bushranger John Vane. In the museum’s former courtroom, students act out the trial’s historic proceedings – an immersive experience that helps them to better understand the actions, perspectives and experiences of different people during the gold rush.
Further Infomation
- Please plan to arrive before the start time of your booked program to allow for cloaking, toilet visits and/or a refreshment break for the students. If you arrive late, some elements and activities may need to be cut from the program to keep to the scheduled finish time.
- Large groups will be divided up into smaller groups for activities in the museums.
- Bags, food and drinks are not permitted in the museums and cloaking facilities are provided.
- Photography policies vary between the museums so please ask a member of staff for details.
- Teachers and carers are required to remain with their groups at all times.
- Disciplining students remains the responsibility of teachers and carers accompanying the group.
- Please let us know before your visit if any of your students have special needs or learning difficulties so we can plan to accommodate their needs during the visit.
Objectives
Stage 3 History
The Australian Colonies
Key inquiry questions:
- What do we know about the lives of people in Australia’s colonial past and how do we know?
- What were the significant events and who were the significant people that shaped Australian colonies?
HT3-1 Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia
HT3-2 Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time
HT3-5 Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Stage 3 Creative Arts – Visual Arts
VAS3:4 Communicates about the ways in which subject matter is represented in art works.
Complementary programs: Life at the Barracks: Convicts and Migrants, Investigating Convict History, Expanding the Colony, A Colonial Eye