These notes include
* extra background information on various aspects of life on the goldfields, such as Melbourne before and during the goldrush, the journey from England, the kind of people who came, notice trees, children's games, beds and privacy, schools, gold licences, and much, much more;
* activities relevant to different strands of the curriculum - language, health technology, social studies/environment, etc. (an extended version of the activities available on the Allen & Unwin website);
* a number of black line masters that teachers can copy and give to students, containing crosswords, puzzles, art & handwriting exercises;
* a board game based on goldfields life.
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