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Facilitated programs

Every object tells a story; and our dynamic, curriculum-linked programs bring these stories to life. Below is an overview of each program – follow the links to find out more or request a booking.

From October 2012 you can book a group to play our new iPad adventure for literacy and critical and creative thinking, The Museum Game.

You can also download an overview of our pdf 2012–13 education programs (PDF 70kb), including year-levels, cost, duration and available times; and a list of Australian History pdf curriculum links to our programs (PDF 179kb).

                    
THEME / PROGRAM YEAR LEVEL DURATION
CROSS-CURRICULUM
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K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 Duration – in ¼ hr blocks
The Museum Game





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AUSTRALIAN HISTORY
P
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 Duration – in ¼ hr blocks
Then and Now *
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Symbols of Australia
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Australia's Migration Stories





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Making a Nation





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Meet the People * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *





INDIGENOUS CULTURE & HISTORY
P
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 Duration – in ¼ hr blocks
Aboriginal Australia * * * *









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Tools of the Land * * *






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Early Contact



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A Living Culture





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Indigenous Rights & Freedoms









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AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENT
P
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 Duration – in ¼ hr blocks
Our Australian Environment





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HISTORICAL SKILLS
P
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 Duration – in ¼ hr blocks
Collecting is Fun * * *










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Canberra's History


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Skilling Up for History





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Investigating Sources







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Museums and History









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Talking Points * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

CANBERRA'S CENTENARY
P
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 Duration – in ¼ hr blocks
Canberra's History


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Canberra: A Capital Story





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Meet Walter Burley Griffin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *





   
Key
Suitable for that year-level
Museum-facilitated time
Teacher self-guided time
Optional teacher-guided time

Teacher-guided visits

You and your students are also welcome to explore the Museum independently. Teacher-guided visits are free and bookings are essential – plan and book a visit.

Risk management

Here's our page on risk management.