'Picnic at Hanging Rock' — Lesson 07: Mystery and Uncertainty

This individual lesson is part of the Lesson Ready unit on Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Lesson 07 explores how the film constructs mystery and maintains uncertainty. Students examine mysterious details, incomplete memories and the demand for explanations before testing natural, scientific, psychological, criminal and supernatural interpretations.

The lesson supports students to evaluate competing explanations, recognise the limitations of available evidence and analyse the significance of Weir’s refusal to resolve the disappearances.

Includes:

• Editable PowerPoint lesson slideshow;
• Editable student worksheet; and
• Detailed sample answers.

This resource is Lesson 07 of the complete 14-lesson Picnic at Hanging Rock unit but can also be purchased and taught independently.

The film is not included. This is a digital product supplied as a downloadable ZIP file. Available with an Individual Teacher Licence or English/EAL Faculty Licence — One Campus.