RESOURCES
The National Trust has many resources to add value to your education and learning programs that are available to
purchase or free download.
Australian Curriculum: History - courses of study
The Australian Colonies - Swan River Colony
The development of the Swan River region of Western Australia began with a visit by Captain James Stirling in
1827.
This course explores the settlement of the region between 1827 and the 1890s within the context of British colonial
expansion, the lives of free settlers, some significant people of the time and the impact on Aboriginal people.
This course has been written to meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: History. Skills are gained
through historical inquiry of the settlement of the Swan River Colony. The course is developed to suit students of
year 5 level.
Year 7 Investigating The Ancient Past (Ancient
Australia)
A Depth Study using the Burrup Peninsula as an Inquiry. This course has been written specifically to meet
requirements for the Australian Curriculum: History. The course explores how we know about the ancient
past and what legacies are left of ancient societies.
Year 11 Stage 1A/2A Modern History The Burrup
and Beyond – 40 000 years of Local History.
This course relates specifically to the region around the Burrup Peninsula and is supported with reference
materials and recognised by the WA Curriculum Council. It explores the conflict between the heritage
values and ancient history (the rock art/ petroglyphs) of the place and the sustainablity of the changing
landscape.
Reminiscence Boxes and Conversation
Cards
Bring the past to life in your classroom. Themed
Boxes contain artefacts with lesson plan suggestions and questions to begin conversations. Boxes can be
used for such occasions as a special school event (eg Grandparents Day), as a way of introducing Time,
Continuity and Change in the classroom or in conjunction with a visit to a National Trust
property.
Tour Through
Time CDs
A series of CD resources and classroom activities to use in conjunction with
visits to some National Trust places and other WA heritage sites for primary and secondary use.
Tour Through Time
Webquest
With heritage as a central theme and using Western Australian history
as a base, teachers are able to engage students in a variety of fun activities. The curriculum
linked activities in the Webquest relate to Tranby, The Old Mill and East Perth Cemeteries. They are
suitable for primary students and relate to the Tour Through Time CD resources to supplement teaching and
learning programmes.
Golden Pipeline Resources and Activities
File 
This reference file gives concise photo-copiable information about the background, map, chronology and key players
of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. It has sections with teaching suggestions, activities and curriculum links
for early and middle childhood as well as a comprehensive bibliography. Download a pdf example page.
Golden Pipeline Facts and Photos /Learning Federation
Assets
Downloadable Golden Pipeline image and text resources are
especially suited for upper primary and secondary aged student research also available through the Le@rning
Federation.
Golden Pipeline Information
Sheets
Freely downloadable pdf sheets that provide a background to the construction of this world class engineering
endeavour. Six topics are covered - Politics; Pipes; CY
O'Connor; Mundaring Weir; Building the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme; Mount Charlotte
The Pipeline CY O'Connor Built
Published by Fremantle Press, this delightful picture book is a lively celebration of the legendary CY
O'Connor's gigantic endeavour to build the pipeline from Mundaring Weir to the Kalgoorlie goldfields. It can be
purchased through the National Trust or good bookshops. Teachers notes are available
Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail Guide
This
illustrated guide unlocks the rich heritage and bushland that can be found along the 650km trail from Mundaring to
Kalgoorlie. Available through the National Trust or WA Tourism outlets.
These and other resources are available by downloading a pdf and posting or faxing
to:
National Trust of Australia (WA)
PO Box 1162
WEST PERTH
WA 6872
Australia
Phone: 08 9321 6088
Fax: 08 9324 1571
Email: trust@ntwa.com.au
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