Life Onboard Teaching Series
- Humanites and Social Sciences
- Mathematics
- Science
Life Onboard Teaching Series
Dive into the history of migration to South Australia and the realities of life onboard the migrant ships of the 1800s. This is a selection of maritime learning resources and lessons aimed at years 4 and 5 students. Start with our integrated HASS/Math/Science lessons, skip straight to our stand-alone topical video or dive into the Michael Mills mini-series. Drawn from the information and stories held in the South Australian Maritime Museum, the resources tackle the topic “Life Oboard” a migrant ship in the 1800s from many different angles. So, complete the series or choose just one element at a time to add into your teaching plan.
Life Onboard Teaching Series
Life Onboard Integrated HASS Lessons
This is a three-part lesson series with additional video and quiz content available. Drawn from the information and stories held in the South Australian Maritime Museum, the lessons tackle the history, mathematics and science of “Life Oboard”. Each lesson has a mix of information, short activities and post-presentation learning tasks. Complete the series or choose just one of the lessons to add into your teaching plan.
Life Onboard the First Colonising Ships to South Australia Video
This video from the South Australian Maritime Museum describes what life might have been like on board some of the early colonial ships to South Australia.
Life Onboard the First Colonising Ships to South Australia Video
The People of the Port Video Series
In the 1800s, many people came to South Australia through a form of assisted passage. Who were those people, and what did it involve? In today’s video, we explore what life was really like on board a sailing ship for 3 months or more. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t particularly great!
Leaving Home: People of the Port
Life on Board: People of the Port
A New Home: People of the Port