History of Transport on the Parramatta River

Introduction

Year 2

We are going to find out about the history of transport on the Parramatta River. First thing is to look at this photo.

Nawi in Darling Harbour: 30 May 2012

Task

Create a time line of the history of transport on the Parramatta River using google slides. From 1788 to present day.

Type in user name: 2.3p2015@gmail.com I will write the password on the board for you.

Create google slides:

Each slide needs to answer these questions:

What is the purpose of the boat?

What is it made of?

When was it used?

Slide 1 Title page (already made)

Slide 2 Information about 1788 including picture

Slide 3 Why Parramatta River was important for Sydney settlement?

Slide 4 Rose Hill Packet and information about it

Slide 5 Leisure (fun) activities on the Parramatta River

Slide 6 Why did boat transport slow down on the Parramatta River?

Slide 7 Present day transport (River Cat)

Slide 8 Present day leisure activities

Process

To find out the history of transport on the Parramatta river you can look at these websites:

Slide 2 1788 Aboriginal boats

Slide 3 Why Parramatta River was important for Sydney

Slide 4 The First Ferry to go to Parramatta Rose Hill Packet

Slide 5 Leisure activities on the Parramatta River

Slide 6 Why did boat transport slow down on the Parramatta River?

Slide 7 Present Day

Slide 8 Present Day Leisure activities

Evaluation