What makes a person truly remarkable? This inspiring program invites students to explore the lives of individuals and trail blazers who have shaped our world through innovation/ingenuity, courage, and creativity. From Lady Denman, suffragette and advocate for women’s rights, to Walter Reeks, visionary naval architect; from James Short, the pioneer of precision telescopes, to Kay Cottee, the first woman to sail solo around the world, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of history’s greatest engineers — students investigate how vision, determination, and context drive human progress.
Through inquiry, discussion, and critical thinking, learners uncover the traits and experiences that lead to exceptional achievement across science, technology, engineering, and the humanities, linking directly to NSW History and Civics and Citizenship outcomes.
Audience: Primary School & High School
Learning Area: History, Society & Culture (Social Studies)
Learning Stage: Stage 3, Stage 4 & Stage 5
