‘History is a disciplined process of inquiry into the past that develops students’ knowledge, curiosity and imagination about the past. The application of history is an essential characteristic of any society or community and contributes to its sense of shared identity. History promotes the understanding of societies, events, movements, ideas and developments that have shaped humanity from the earliest times. It helps students appreciate how the world and its people and environments have changed, as well as the significant continuities that exist to the present day.’
(ACARA – History – Volume 9)
The Global History Mysteries subscription website provides interactive learning resources for a study of Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance history. especially designed for Australian Curriculum – History/HSIE Years 7 and 8 and United Kingdom History Curriculum Key Stages 2 and 3.
Travel with Tim Gurry as he visits ancient sites in the deep history of Australia, explores the impacts of the Roman invasion of Britain, investigates exciting locations in England and France to find out whether in fact the Vikings were berserkers as represented in popular film and imagery, uncovers some of the mysteries of medieval times including the Battle of Hastings, the sinking of the Mary Rose, the mysteries of Sutton Hoo, what life was like at Warwick Castle and whether Joan of Arc could have been saved from being burned at the stake.
By subscribing to this website users will be able to access:
- high quality videos (MP4 and Windows Media) for each case study which introduce the mystery, ‘visit the scene’ of the events and set out clearly the nature of the investigation
- inquiry learning units of work in both PDF and iPad friendly formats for each case study containing photocopiable evidence and classroom activities
- interactive modules in iPad friendly formats for a number of case studies designed to encourage students to further explore aspects of these case studies in exciting, stimulating ways – to sift through the evidence of time, make decisions, and solve these mysteries for themselves!
- decision-making games that encourage players to adopt historical ‘avatars’ to solve mysteries of the past whilst developing the skills of analysis and empathy.
The Producers
Global History Mysteries has been developed by Ryebuck Media Pty Ltd.