1770 - Cook’s Endeavour Webinar

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.