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This study involves a detailed investigation of the remains of the female factory at Ross, Tasmania. Students ‘become’ archaeologists and find a variety of objects relating to convict life. They draw on a variety of sources of evidence to help them ‘interrogate’ and interpret each object, to discover what it tells us about convict life/conditions. This involves students in hypothesising, gathering evidence, analysing, then extrapolating from a particular set of findings to a much larger picture.

The students have been exposed to a variety of poems and have compiled original poetry showcasing elements of poetry including the use of imagery, sound effects, rhyme scheme, alliteration, etc. The students have participated in several conferences with their peers and teachers, and have had to creatively present their poem/s to a high standard.

The students have immersed themselves in a study of Ancient Egypt using a variety of sources. They have determined an area of Ancient Egypt that THEY are interested in and have come up with an inquiry question. Students complete additional research that is more specific to their inquiry question, drawing conclusions then choose to present research findings and conclusions in a meaningful way, ie: research paper, Prezi, Power Point, brochure, poster, etc.

This case study enables students to gain knowledge and understanding of aspects of early Australian colonial history. It is inquiry-based to develop students’ analytical skills, including the development of an empathetic appreciation of the people involved. It includes multiple perspectives, including those of the local Indigenous people who, while not involved in the exploration of the Blue Mountains, had their lives and culture profoundly affected by developments that arose as a consequence.

The students have been exposed to a variety of poems and have compiled original poetry showcasing elements of poetry including the use of imagery, sound effects, rhyme scheme, alliteration, etc. The students have participated in several conferences with their peers and teachers, and have had to creatively present their poem/s to a high standard.

Students investigate the meanings behind a memorial to some explorers, killed by Aboriginal people. The facts of the clash are not in dispute; students deal with the meaning of the same event to different people with different values and points of view. Students experience how history ‘hears’ and ‘silences’ voices, and how people use the past in the present. They are also asked to confront the implications of the question whether modern Australia was created by ‘invasion’ or ‘settlement’.