Life On the Goldfields: Years 3–4
Step into the lives of Victoria’s early settlers with this immersive, hands-on program designed for curious Year 3–4 learners.
🧑🏫 LEARN
Choose from one of three curriculum-aligned sessions:
Living in the Past explores daily life during the gold rush
Gold Rush Immigration uncovers the stories of migrants
Goldfields STEM brings 1850s innovation and design to life
🔥 EXPERIENCE
Watch molten gold poured right before your eyes in the Gold Pour Demonstration and see traditional craftsmanship at work during the Candle Making Demonstration. Add optional candle dipping for a fun take-home souvenir.
🗺️ EXPLORE
Wander through Sovereign Hill’s Diggings, Chinese Village, Main Street, and Speedwell Street to discover how people lived, worked and built community on the goldfields.
🎯 This four-hour excursion blends history, innovation and personal discovery — all deeply aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. Whether you’re focusing on heritage, design, or global citizenship, this experience brings it all to life.
About the Program
Step into the lives of Victoria’s early settlers with this immersive, hands-on program designed for curious Year 3–4 learners.
🧑🏫 LEARN
Choose from one of three curriculum-aligned sessions:
Living in the Past explores daily life during the gold rush
Gold Rush Immigration uncovers the stories of migrants
Goldfields STEM brings 1850s innovation and design to life
🔥 EXPERIENCE
Watch molten gold poured right before your eyes in the Gold Pour Demonstration and see traditional craftsmanship at work during the Candle Making Demonstration. Add optional candle dipping for a fun take-home souvenir.
🗺️ EXPLORE
Wander through Sovereign Hill’s Diggings, Chinese Village, Main Street, and Speedwell Street to discover how people lived, worked and built community on the goldfields.
🎯 This four-hour excursion blends history, innovation and personal discovery — all deeply aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. Whether you’re focusing on heritage, design, or global citizenship, this experience brings it all to life.
Documents
Questions & Answers
Objectives
Years 3–4
History
VCHHK072
Daily life and perspectives of different people in the colonial past
VCHHK073
Causes and effects of migration to Australia in the 1800s
VCHHK074
The impact of significant developments or events on a colony
VCHHC068
Sequence and describe key events and people in historical narratives
Years 3–4
Design and Technologies / Technologies
VCHTC045
Explore how people create designed solutions for everyday problems (Technologies)
VCDTI028
Investigate the suitability of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment for a range of purposes
Years 3–4
Personal and Social Capability
VCHPS031
Identify how personal strengths contribute to group outcomes and relationships
Years 3–4
Critical and Creative Thinking
VcCCCMT019
Collect, compare and categorise facts and opinions found in a variety of sources
VCCCTR017 – investigate different points of view on a topic
Investigate different points of view on a topic
Years 3–4
Intercultural Capability
VCCCCO019
Describe what it means to belong to a group and how cultural identity is shaped
VCCCCO021
Compare a range of cultural practices and explain their relevance in a multicultural society