CCPS WebQuest tasks
GOLD! GOLD! GOLD!
It is period 1850 – 1870 in Australia – the time of Australian History known as the first Gold Rush. You live in Old Sydney Town and, like many others, you and your friend are rather poor and are tempted to head to the goldfields to make your fortune.
There are several goldfields to choose from and much organising to do before you find any gold.
TASKS:
1. Which one of the following goldfields will you chose to try your luck at and why?
• Bathurst / Ophir
• Ballarat
• Charters Towers
• Gympie
2. Compile a list of mining equipment and provisions that you will need to either take with you or buy once you reach the goldfield.
3. What possible problems might you face?
Remember, you have little money and no experience.
Points to consider:
• Distance to the gold field… how far do you need to travel and how will you get there?
• Which gold mining area offers the best chances of “striking it rich”?
• Which type of gold mining best suits you?
• What mining equipment and other provisions will you need?
• What problems might you face?
Assessment:
• student self assessment rubric
• teachers’ student assessment rubric
• SLIM surveys
Presentation:
Students will be given a choice of presentation formats, which will be announced once all research is completed
Reference:
NSW Country Areas Program: Gold! Gold! Gold!
http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/stage3_Modules/gold/gold.html
