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On-site school programs

 

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.

You can also download an overview of our pdf 2012 education programs (PDF 455kb), 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
AUSTRALIAN HISTORY
P
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 Duration – in ¼ hr blocks
Then and Now





















Icons, Symbols and Legends





















Australia's Migration Stories





















Creating a Nation





















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





















Early Contact





















A Living Culture





















Impacting Aboriginal Australia






















Indigenous Rights & Freedoms






















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





















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





















Canberra's History





















Skilling Up for History






















Investigating Sources





















Interpreting the Museum





















Talking Points













   
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.