Introduction
Group 1! Welcome to your investigation of the brave officers of the First Fleet. These men were the protectors of our families and the careful eyes guarding the convict settlers. Let us go into their barracks and find out all there is to know about the lives and tales of this social class.
Sincerely,
Robert Smith of the First Fleet
Task
Your task...to become experts of the Officers onboard the First Fleet! Each one of you will have to use your investigative skills and work as a team to succeed. Report this important information back to your original groups once you have found 5 key facts on the lives of these men and how they were seen in the eyes of their people at this historic time.
Sincerely,
Officer Robert Smith of the First Fleet
Process
Important files for research: I have provided your group with carefully selected documents straight from Captain Arthur Phillip himself!! Use your critical skills to analyse and pick out only the most important information! Remember the skills your wise teacher has taught you and you can only succeed. We're here to write my people's story after all. Let's make it a good one!!!
Sincerely
Robert Smith of the First Fleet
Resources:
1.) Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFuiugDPbvQ
2.) https://ffhsie.weebly.com/marines.html
3.) https://www.navyhistory.org.au/the-marines-of-the-first-fleet/
Evaluation
Well done on gathering your information! Did each of you help find a key fact? Are they superb descriptions of our fine officers? If so, return to your original group and present your expert knowledge!
Sincerely,
Robert Smith of the First Fleet
