Voyage of the 'Mystery'
How did a tiny boat make the epic voyage to Australia?
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In 1854 the crew of a fishing boat 'Mystery' sailed all the way from Newlyn to Australia intending to make their fortune in the gold rush.
In this unit;
- use the story of the 'Mystery' to reflect upon their identities and communities and learn about different places in the world
- express their ‘experiences’ of the journey through poetry
- carry out a dramatic retelling of the adventures of the 'Mystery and her crew using an aboriginal art-inspired map as a musical score
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