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Historical skills

 

Collecting is Fun

Students investigate how collections can help us remember the past, through object handing and gallery exploration.

Year levels Preschool–1
Group size 30 students – two groups can run concurrently
Duration 75 minutes
Cost $5 per student

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Canberra's History: Site Study

Students step back in time as they explore the historic site on Acton Peninsula surrounding the Museum. Through object handling, stories and imagination, students learn about the history of the area, including its Indigenous people, the first European pastoral settlers, early Canberra government and today's National Museum.

Year levels 2–8
Group size 30 students
Duration 2 hours
Cost $6 per student

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Investigating Sources

Students handle and investigate a variety of source materials from the Museum's collection and are challenged to consider how reliable the sources are in telling Australia's story. They then explore the galleries using digital cameras to photograph objects and analyse the way the Museum uses sources to tell Australia's stories.

Year levels 7–12 (8–12 for Qld, WA and SA)
Group size 80 students
Duration 2 hours
Cost $6 per student

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Interpreting the Museum

Students explore a range of exhibition methodologies and analyse how evidence is used to interpret and present Australian history. They then explore the galleries using digital cameras to photograph supporting evidence.

Year levels 9–12
Group size 80 students
Duration 2 hours
Cost $6 per student

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Talking Points

A one-hour guided exploration of the Museum's galleries will introduce students to several key objects, stories and themes. Students then investigate the Museum further under the supervision of their teachers.

Year levels K–12
Group size 40 students – divided into groups of 10
Duration 1 hour facilitated; then allow another 45–60 minutes for
teacher-guided exploration
Cost $4 per student

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