EUREKA!

In our ‘Eureka’ program, students will explore the lives and stories of the people who had a significant influence on shaping colonial Victoria and the forging of Australia’s democratic society. Students will form a meaningful connection to this historic event through assuming the voice of a key figure who was involved in the events surrounding Eureka. They will investigate the role these individuals played and understand the different values and perspectives of the people involved in Eureka and their impact on social justice and equality. 

Students will work in groups of roughly 20 and rotate through a range of hands-on, guided and self-directed activities. They will view the original Eureka Flag, undertake guided research in our interactive exhibition space, unpack our handling collection of objects and participate in a workshop about Australia’s Democratic reforms. 

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  • Cost/Duration

    Length: 90 minutes (120 minutes for groups larger than 80)
    Cost: $9.50 (inc GST) per student. Teachers are free of charge.
    Ballarat Schools: $5.00  (inc GST) per student. Teachers are free of charge.
    Maximum participants: 100

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    HISTORY

    Victorian Curriculum:
    A significant example of change and a significant example of continuity over time in the local community, region or state/territory (VCHHK073)
    The role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community and/or other societies (VCHHK074)
    One significant narrative, myths or celebration from the past (VCHHK075)

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    HISTORY

    Australian Curriculum: 
    Examine primary sources and secondary sources to determine their origin and purpose (ACHASSI098)
    The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony (ACHASSK110)
    The impact of a significant development or event on an Australian colony (ACHASSK108)

    Victorian Curriculum: 
    Identify the origin, content features and the purpose of historical sources and describe the context of these sources when explaining daily life in colonial Australia, reasons for migration and causes and effects of Federation (VCHHC083)
    The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping and changing a colony (VCHHK092)
    The effects of a significant development or event on a colony (VCHHK090)

    CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP

    Australian Curriculum: 
    The key values that underpin Australia’s democracy (ACHASSK115)

    Victorian Curriculum: 
    Discuss the values, principles and institutions that underpin Australia’s democratic forms of government and explain how this system is influenced by the Westminster system* (VCCCG008) *Italicised will be touched on in your education session but not fully explored.

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    HISTORY

    Australian Curriculum:
    Identify the origin, purpose and context of primary and secondary sources (ACHHS169)
    The emergence and nature of key ideas in the period, with a particular focus on ONE of the following: capitalism, socialism, egalitarianism, nationalism, imperialism, Darwinism, Chartism (ACDSEH019)
    Reasons why ONE key idea emerged and/or developed a following (ACDSEH086)
    The role of an individual or group in the promotion of ONE of these key ideas, and the responses to it, for example from workers, entrepreneurs, land owners, religious groups (ACDSEH087)
    Key people, events and ideas in the development of Australian self-government and democracy, including, the role of founders, key features of constitutional development, the importance of British and Western influences in the formation of Australia’s system of government and women's voting rights (ACDSEH091)

    Victorian Curriculum:
    Analyse the different perspectives of people in the past and evaluate how these perspectives are influenced by significant events, ideas, location, beliefs and values (VCHHC124)
    Key social, cultural, economic, and political features of one society at the start of the period (VCHHK133)
    Significant events and influencing ideas in the development of the society, including different perspectives of the events at the time and different historical interpretations and debates (VCHHK135)

  • Curriculum Links VCE

    AUSTRALIAN HISTORY UNIT 3

    Creating a nation (1834–1913)
    Power and resistance (1788–1913)
     

  • Pre and post activities

    Primary: 

    Eureka Education Kit

    What happened at the battle?
     

    Secondary:

    Eureka Education Kit

    Ballarat's Eureka Heritage

    Ballarat in 1854: Through the eyes of Eugene Von Guerard

    Teacher Resources

  • Bookings

    To request a booking date and time please fill in our booking form.


    For any other program enquiries please contact us at
    E | eurekaeducation@ballarat.vic.gov.au
    P | 03 5333 0308

    Booking Form

  • Planning your visit

    You will find everything you need to plan your excursion on our planning your visit page. If you require any further information, please contact our Education Officer on 03 5333 0308 or eurekaeducation@ballarat.vic.gov.au. 

    Planning Your Visit