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Browse our collection of Gold Rush worksheets and activities for primary school students. Resources include reading and comprehension activities, word searches, a crossword and more.

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Gold Rush Cause & Effect (1)

(Middle Years) Read about the Gold Rush and identify cause and effect relationships to complete the cause and effect table.

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Gold Rush Cause & Effect (2)

(Upper Years) Read about the Gold Rush and identify cause and effect relationships to complete the cause and effect table.

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Gold Rush Word Search

Find words related to the Gold Rush in this letter jumble.

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Gold Rush Crossword

Answer questions about the Gold Rush to complete the crossword.

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Gold-Washing Cradle Comprehension

Read about the history of the invention of the gold-washing cradle and then complete the comprehension activity.

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Beginning of Gold Rushes in Australia Reading (2)

(Upper Years) A reading passage for the upper years about the beginning of the gold rushes in Australia.

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Beginning of Gold Rushes in Australia Reading (1)

(Middle Years) A reading passage for the middle years about the beginning of the gold rushes in Australia.

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‘Gold Fever’ Comprehension

A level 6 reading passage and comprehension set.

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‘Australian Gold Rush’ Comprehension

A level 6 reading passage and comprehension set.

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Why Were Convicts Sent to Australia? Cause & Effect

<p>Find the cause and effect events in the text explaining why convicts were sent to Australia.</p>
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<p>A level 6 reading passage and comprehension set.</p>