Attention: Teachers of Reception - Year 6
Explore History through Archaeology
Dig into history with a visit to the South Australian Maritime Museum
and find out how learning about the past helps to inform our future.
Wrecked
Australian Curriculum - Historical Skills:
Students examine artefacts from shipwrecks, use
a grid system to explore a shipwreck site and Reception – Year 2:
consider what the remains of a shipwreck tell us Distinguish between the past, present and
future.
about the past and life at sea.
Identify and compare features of objects from
the past and present.
Years 3 – 4:
Locate relevant information from sources
The Maritime Museum and its surrounding provided.
streets hold many clues to the history of the Port Identify different points of view.
Adelaide. This program explores some recent
archaeological excavations and provides hands- Years 5 – 6:
on experiences, using primary sources to Use historical terms and concepts.
Compare information from a range of sources.
interpret the past.
Digging up the Past
Each program includes:
 A hands-on session with an education presenter, exploring the concepts of history,
artefacts, change, discovery, perspectives, connection and causation.
 Time to explore the Titanic exhibition and historical artifacts within the museum
 A climb up the Port Adelaide Lighthouse to view the historical Port precinct
 A cruise onboard the historic police launch, the Archie Badenoch (optional)
Cost:
$7 per student with cruise ($5 without cruise)
For more information and bookings please contact the South Australian Maritime Museum
Ph:
8207 6255
Email:
cdeceukelaire@history.sa.gov.au
Website: www.history.sa.gov.au/maritime/edu
This program for schools has been developed through a partnership
between DECD Outreach Education and the South Australian Maritime
Museum. Outreach Education is a team of DECD teachers seconded to
public organisations.