1. Still Scottish? Lesson starter: Source A was written in 1815 by a convict sent to Australia in 1800. Our Governor is extremely strict but we generally have a lot of freedom here. I have gained useful farming skills. Once I have served my time I plan to buy a farm and make money. I’d never go back to Scotland now… I’ll probably have a better life here anyway. How useful is Source A for investigating conditions for convicts in Australia in the 19 th century?(4 marks)

2. Today we will… Understand how Scots emigrants kept a link with their homeland

3. Most Scots emigrants were determined to preserve their Scots identity They did this through a number of ways Can you think of any?

4. How did Scots emigrants remain Scottish?

5. They stuck together ‘Scottish’ areas such as Nova Scotia Novia Scotia Flag

6. They organised gatherings – Highland Games, Burns Suppers etc Highland Games North Carolina

7. They set up groups to socialise with other Scots Scottish Heritage Society Texas Caledonian Club New York

8. Scots took golf abroad and set up golf clubs New York

9. People told children and grandchildren about their homeland and culture to keep it alive

10. Those who went to England usually lost their Scots heritage and saw themselves as English

11. Some current events NEW YORK TARTAN WEEK Scottish Pride Day Orange County California