WHAT THEY LEFT BEHIND

SUMMARY:

What they left behind is an artefact analysis and object handling program using genuine First World War objects from the Hurstville City Library Museum & Gallery collection. Students learn how to ask the right questions of objects to garner information about the past. Working in small groups, students analyse a number of objects related to a particular local soldier and put together a profile based on the information that they reveal. Worksheets are included.

FOCUS QUESTIONS:  

• How are historical objects handled correctly?

• What information can objects reveal about the past?

• How reliable are objects as primary sources?

• What was the experience of Australian soldiers in WWI?