School children using the multimedia interactive

First Peoples Gallery Visit

What
Self-directed
When
Terms 1 to 4, Monday to Friday
Duration
30 minutes
Curriculum links & Accessibility
Year level
Years 1 to 10, VCE
Maximum student numbers
Maximum 30 students
Cost
$7 per student + education service fee
Booking information
Bookings 13 11 02

A staff member will introduce students to the First Peoples exhibition. They will learn about some of the protocols associated with this aspect of our shared history.

Students will be provided with a trail to focus their attention, which can also be used back at school to reflect on their learning in the space.

Victorian Curriculum links

Daily life: year 1 and 2

Students learn how daily life is influenced by Country and place and how this has changed over time.

Place and Culture: year 3 and 4

Students learn about the diversity and longevity of south-eastern First Peoples and the significance of place to their culture and identity. They focus on the impacts of colonisation and how daily life has changed over time.

Our Shared History: year 5 and 6

Students learn about the diversity and longevity of south-eastern First Peoples and the impact of colonisation on their daily life and culture.

Ancient Worlds: year 7 and 8

Students learn about the diversity of south-eastern First Peoples as part of the longest continuous culture in the history of the world. They explore agricultural practices of First Peoples, and which technologies were developed to support this.

The Modern World: year 9 and 10

Students learn about the diversity of south-eastern First Peoples and how they have fought for their Country and their rights.

A guide for Deeper Learning: year 11 and 12

Students learn about the non-homogeneity of First Peoples cultures and gain a deeper understanding of the complex history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.

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