Do you know how and where to begin research?
Do you need help to uncover the history of your
special place?
Can you interpret original material?
Do you want to create exciting pieces of history?
Hands-on history is the first practical guide to
researching and recording history in Australia. The book provides
readers with skills in research, writing, using objects and
understanding and interpreting historic places. It looks at
recording history in formats such as publications, oral histories,
displays and heritage trails and also contains a number of case
studies and creative exercises.
Hands-on history is the ideal manual for local
and family historians, museum workers, students, teachers, and
anyone who wants to make fun, interesting pieces of history.
Hands-on history has six
accompanying lesson plans and can easily be linked to your State
curriculum. For more information, or additional payment options, please contact
Sue Hodges or call 03 9681 8088.