Task 1: Research
Choose ONE (1) of the following groups of people and discover what life on the gold fields was like for them:
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Task 2: Imagine
You now need to imagine you are one of the people from the group you researched: a digger, a woman or a child on the gold field.
Choose ONE (1) or more of the following activities to complete. You can use the outlines for a head start or totally create your own.
Character Map
Invent an imaginary character from the times of the gold rush. Describe not just their personality and appearance, but their life too: work, house, family, etc...
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Daily Routine
Try to imagine what a typical day might be like - what is their schedule / routine?
Write out how they spent their time from waking up until going to bed. Add lots of description to make it more interesting. |
Sketch a Scene
Picture yourself on the gold fields. What might it look like? Draw a detailed sketch of yourself (in character) and label it.
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