Guided NSW Rail Museum Tour
The railways revolutionised the lives of ordinary people in NSW: they brought people together, allowed the transport of goods and services across great distances and into new areas, introduced ‘railway time’ and timetabling, provided people with jobs and built communities. Each object on display at the NSW Rail Museum has its own story to tell about the social, economic and technological significance of the railways to the state’s history.
About the Program
The railways revolutionised the lives of ordinary people in NSW: they brought people together, allowed the transport of goods and services across great distances and into new areas, introduced ‘railway time’ and timetabling, provided people with jobs and built communities. Each object on display at the NSW Rail Museum has its own story to tell about the social, economic and technological significance of the railways to the state’s history.
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Further Infomation
Research suggests that learning in museums is maximised if the students are prepared for their visit. Providing students with an overview of the museum layout, making them familiar with the key concepts on display and integrating their visit into units of work studied at school, can help students retain learning.
Objectives
Early Stage 1 - PERSONAL AND FAMILY HISTORIES
- HTe-1 Communicates stories of their own family heritage and the heritage of others.
- HTe-2 Demonstrates developing skills of historical inquiry and communication.
Stage 1 - PRESENT AND PAST FAMILY LIFE
- HT1-1 Communicates an understanding of change and continuity in family life using appropriate historical terms.
- HT1-4 Demonstrates skills of historical enquiry and communication.
Stage 1 - THE PAST IN THE PRESENT
- HT1-2 Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time.
- HT1-3 Describes the effects of changing technology on people’s lives over time.
- HT1-4 Demonstrates skills of historical enquiry and communication.
Stage 2 - COMMUNITY AND REMEMBRANCE
- HT2-2 Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time.
- HT2-5 Applies skills of historical enquiry and communication.
Stage 3 - THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES
- HT3-1 Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia.
- HT3-5 Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication.
Stage 5 Depth Study - MAKING A BETTER WORLD: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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