SENIOR SCHOOL
History X class research Otzi the Iceman
Year 8 and 9 students from Mr Wildman’s
History X class have spent a portion of Term
1 studying the topic of ‘Otzi the Iceman’,
a well preserved natural mummy of a man
who lived around 3,300 BC.
Students researched information within a
six part documentary to produce a report
that analyses the various clues surrounding
how the Iceman died and what type of life
he lived.
Each student provided information
regarding the location he was found,
how and why he died, how his age was
determined and evidence surrounding the
case. Together the students produced a
wide variety of unique theories as to how
they think Otzi may have died.
As a part of the case study the students
had the opportunity to learn and familiarise
themselves with the specialist positions and
occupations involved in discovering Otzi the
Iceman and the different theories that these
professions use.
The History X students enjoyed researching
this topic because of the open minded
Khobie Dunn (St), Sammy Operchal (Ha), Jonathan Choong (Fr),
Andre Giambazi (SG) and Dane Begovich (Sc).
approach that can be taken towards
exploring the various possibilities.
to be boring into something entertaining,
interesting and intriguing.”
As always, the students expressed their
appreciation of having Mr Wildman as their
History X teacher. In their own words, “he
is able to turn a topic that has the potential
The students of History X viewed this study
as a stepping stone into further h