Playing Beatie Bow has been read in schools for the past 30 years or so. While it may be beginning to look dated to children today and the language can be challenging, it is still a rich historical fiction full of insights into Australia during the Victorian era.
Posted in Books for Teaching History, History Teaching
Tagged 1850s lifestyles, books, colonial Australia
Victorians, that is to say: those from the Victorian era, were very fond of proverbs. Short and sharp moral lessons or wise observations that could be shared easily and drilled firmly into the minds of children. Common proverbs from the 19th century can tell us a lot about the ideas, beliefs and daily lives of those who professed them.
We’d like to share with you 5 of our favourite proverbs that you would have likely heard during the gold rush days.
Posted in History Teaching, Victorian Gold Rush
Tagged 1850s lifestyles, colonial Australia, proverbs
Coming up this Wednesday 6th June, the planet Venus will cross in front of the sun. This phenomenon is known as the Transit of Venus and we are fortunate enough to be able to view it in Australia. This is a rare opportunity as the Transit only occurs twice in more than 100 years. It last occurred in June 2004 and after this week it will not be seen until December 2117!
Posted in History Teaching
Tagged colonial Australia, history of science, teaching history
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