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 * Year 5 & 6 are......Going for Gold!**

Welcome to a new way of learning. Sports stars aim for gold as a reward for their effort, hard work and talent when they compete at competitions like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

Well……. in Australia in the 1850s, ordinary people, some from other countries were searching for gold of a different kind. They were hoping to make themselves rich!

However, just as a gold medal is difficult to achieve today, so was finding gold nuggets in the gold fields over 150 years ago!

The discovery of gold changed many aspects of Australian society.  As you pan (define), fossick (locate), sluice (  select), sort (organise), polish (present) and value (assess).... .

....... you will find out the impact the discovery of gold has had on our society.

This wiki space may not help you find a gold nugget but it can help you .......


 * to identify and plan your information needs using a range of resources that have already been evaluated.
 * to organise and sort your information using a model so you can understand the topic better
 * to understand the concept of democracy, immigration and citizenship
 * to present your knowledge and understanding using three Web 2.0 tools.

**So what are you waiting for Year 5 and 6 ? Go for Gold !!!**

**Find the meaning of the golden words to earn yourself some <span class="wiki_link">rewards !**