Draw your own Birds of Australia: Primary
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Audience
Primary school -
Learning stage
Early Stage 1, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 -
Learning area
Creative Arts, First Nations, Science -
Type
Museum educator-led
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About the program
This limited-time program is a unique integration of Science, Visual Arts, and First Nations perspectives.
Here, students will develop their observation skills and build knowledge of Australian birds as they listen to First Nations stories, examine specimens from the Musuem’s Ornithology collection, and appreciate the art of Elizabeth Gould.
Then, using drawing and printmaking techniques students will focus on the elements of line and shape to design and make their own artwork inspired by the living world.
Complete your experience with a self-led visit of the Museum’s Birds of Australia gallery (Level 2) and Birds of Australia STORYBOX exhibition (Upper Ground, June 7th- 27th July).
Learning objectives:
In this program, students will:
- observe closely the features of Australian birds.
- make artworks using drawing and printmaking materials and techniques.
- express ideas and feelings about historical artworks.
- listen to First Nations storytelling connected to birds.
Audience: This program is bookable for Early Stage 1, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3
Cost: $10 (GST included) per student with a minimum cost of $100 per session
Duration: 75 minutes
Capacity: Up to 30 students per session
Term: Term 2-3 2025
Dates: Monday-Friday
Times: 10:00am (please enquire about additional times)
A Day at the Museum for disadvantaged schools
If you are classified as a disadvantaged Australian primary and/or secondary school with an ICSEA value of less than 1000, or a special school, as defined by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) you may be eligible for our A Day at the Museum program.
Curriculum links
NSW Syllabus (for the Australian curriculum)
Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus
Visual Arts
Making: VAES1.1, VAES1.2, VAS1.1, VAS1.2, VAS2.1, VAS2.2, VAS3.1, VAS3.2
Appreciating: VAES1.4, VAS1.4, VAS2.4, VAS3.4
Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus
Living World
Knowledge and Understanding: STe-3LW-ST, ST1-4LW-S, ST2-4LW-S, ST3-4LW-S
Any changes to numbers or cancellations must be made in writing by emailing group.bookings@australian.museum before the date for Final Confirmation (14 days prior to your visit).
Final booking numbers must be confirmed at least 14 days prior to the scheduled visit.
A tax invoice will be issued prior to your visit based on Final Confirmation details.
A tax invoice based on Final Confirmation details will be issued prior to your visit or session.
Please advise at the time of booking if the tax invoice needs to be issued to a different contact name or email address. NSW Department of Education schools that use the EDConnect payment system should advise this at time of booking and provide a purchase order number if required.
Our payment terms are net 14 days. However, it is the AM’s strong preference that bookings be paid in full prior to the visit.
Adjustments on the day – the AM will adjust the invoice amount and you must pay the difference where:
i) Group numbers increase from Final Confirmation numbers; or
ii) the Group changes to a more expensive booking/ticket.
The adjusted invoice payment terms are net 14 days. To be clear, where numbers are less than Final Confirmation numbers, no deductions or refunds will be given.
For information about your excursion, arrival to the Museum and available facilities, visit our School groups page.
