Introduction
Today we are going to explore the Peak Hill Open Cut Gold Mine.

Task
Your task is to develop a powerpoint presentation about Peak Hill.
You need to include:
- 5 slides minimum
- Where Peak Hill is located
- A brief history of Peak Hill and the Open cut mine - this can be presented as a paragraph or a timeline within the powerpoint
- An Aboriginal connection to Peak Hill
- 3-5 questions you might like to ask during the excursion next week
This will help you when we go to the Peak Hill Open Cut Mine next week !!!!!
Process
Some websites to help you !
- http://www.peakhill.nsw.au/
- http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/parkes-area/peak-hill
- http://www.peakhill.nsw.au/index.php/history
- http://www.outbackfamilyhistory.com.au/records/record.php?record_id=488
- http://www.peakhill.nsw.au/index.php/see-do/gold-mine
- http://www.alkane.com.au/index.php/projects/exploration/peak-hill
- http://www.geomaps.com.au/scripts/peakhill.php
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-05/former-aboriginal-mission-site-becomes-focus-cultural-education/7387768
- http://ia.anu.edu.au/biography/grant-stan-17827
- http://australianmuseum.net.au/indigenous-objects-peak-hill-nsw
- Podcast (Back to Bulgandramine) - http://podtail.com/podcast/life-matters-separate-stories-podcast/back-to-bulgandramine/
Evaluation
Checklist:
- Where Peak Hill is located?
- A brief history on Peak Hill and the open cut mine?
- An Aboriginal connection?
- At least 5 slides?
- 3-5 questions?
Have you polished your work, ready to hand in?
Do you have any questions you need to ask the teacher?
Conclusion
Next week we will visit the mine itself and further develop our knowledge about a local gold mine.
Make sure your Powerpoints are handed in!
Who is excited? I am!