Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Darug people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn, live and gather today for this virtual site study. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge their continuing connection to Country, culture and community. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples visiting and learning from this virtual site study today. (Painting by Maria Watson-Trudgett)

Student Information

Name: Yuki Unicomb

Student ID: 22197157

Course ID: TEAC2063, History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in the Primary Years

AI Declaration Form

Link: Site Study^J 22197157.docx 

Welcome

The following website is a virtual site study of the Australian National Maritime Museum. It is targeted towards Stage 2 students and the HSIE subject, in particular the history context. 

NESA Learning Outcomes

HS3-HIS-01: Examines and describes the development of Australian colonies and Australia as a nation, using sources as evidence.

HS3-CWT-01: Creates written texts to communicate ideas and understanding about people, places and events of the past and the present.

NESA Content Outcomes

  • Explain reasons people have migrated to Australia

  • Explain the ways Australia is connected to the world

  • Research the shared experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and international Indigenous peoples

Inquiry Question

How did exploration and sea journeys shape Australia's history?

How have sea journeys changed the way people and places are connected in Australia?

Explore the Virtual Site Study Modules

Designed for Stage 3 teachers and students, these learning activities provide engaging pre-visit and post-visit tasks to help students prepare for their museum experience and reflect on what they have learned.

Context

The site study takes place at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Students explore objects, maps, artifacts and exhibitions to investigate how people lived and travelled by sea in the past. 

Pre Visit

Students will be introduced to the inquiry question exploring how Sydney Harbour has changed over the past 200 years. 

Site Work

Students will explore the Australian National Maritime Museum and participate in activities and make observations to answer the inquiry questions. 

Post Visit

After visiting the Australian National Maritime Museum, students will reflect on their experiences using evidence and information collected from their excursion. They will complete activities to consolidate their learning and communicate their findings. 

Get in touch

Museum location

2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
Sydney, New South Wales 2000
Australia