Gold Rush and Migration

Shaping a Nation

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What’s Inside This Lesson

This lesson helps students understand how the Australian Gold Rush changed the country. They’ll explore the motivations of the people who came and their experiences.

Lesson Outcomes

  • Students will:
    • Understand the reasons why people from different parts of the world came to Australia during the Gold Rush (AC9HS5K03)
    • Identify the key changes to the Australian colonies caused by the Gold Rush (AC9HS5K03, AC9HS6K04)
    • Recognise the diverse experiences and challenges faced by different groups of people on the goldfields (AC9HH7K02)
  • Students can:
    • Give examples of how the Gold Rush transformed society and the economy (AC9HS5K03)
    • Create a representation (like a mini-display or visual report) that shows a specific group’s story (AC9HH7K02)
    • Give examples of how migration from the Gold Rush changed Australia’s identity (AC9HS5K03, AC9HS6K04)

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