A teaching presentation that explores the origins of the Australian Gold Rush.
This teaching resource is a PowerPoint presentation to use when introducing students to the discovery of gold in Australia in the mid-1800s. Students will embark on a journey that details the excitement, fears and challenges surrounding the Australian Gold Rush and how it shaped the modern Australia we know today.
This resource is included in Teach Starter’s Australian Gold Rush unit.
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