1770 - Cook’s Endeavour
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Discover why navigator James Cook and the crew of HMB Endeavour embarked on a momentous voyage around the world and consider the impacts of this voyage on First Nations people.
In this interactive session, students will explore primary sources from Endeavour’s journey to learn who was onboard, where they stopped and what scientific discoveries they made along the way. By investigating the secret orders for the voyage, we’ll uncover Britain’s motivations for this journey of exploration.
We’ll also discuss the nature of contact between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and others, consider the impact of Endeavour’s voyage on First Nations people and think about how it changed Australian history.
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Cost
$100 per group of maximum 30 students to arrange a private Zoom meeting for your school at a time and date of your choosing.
This session is periodically offered as a free webinar – please check the Maritime Museum’s profile on DART Learning for upcoming sessions.
Accessibility
This is an online lesson delivered through Zoom. If you or your students have any access or support requirements, please let us know when booking so we can ensure everyone has access to this learning opportunity.
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