First Nations gallery tour

NSW Syllabus (for the Australian curriculum)

Stage 4
Aboriginal Studies Years 7-10 Syllabus
A student:

• identifies the factors that contribute to an Aboriginal person’s identity AST4-1
• outlines ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain identity AST4-2
• recognises the changing nature of Aboriginal cultures AST4-3
• outlines changes in Aboriginal cultural expression across time and location AST4-4
• identifies the importance of families and communities to Aboriginal Peoples describes the roles and significance of Aboriginal Peoples locally, regionally, nationally and internationally AST4-5
• analyses the factors that influence non Aboriginal peoples’ range of perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples and cultures AST4-9

Geography K-10 Syllabus
A student:

• explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change GE4-3
• discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability GE4-5

History K-10 Syllabus
A student:

• identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past HT4-7

Stage 5
Aboriginal Studies Years 7-10 Syllabus
A student:

• describes the factors that contribute to an Aboriginal person’s identity AST5-1
• AST5-2 explains ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain identity
• describes the dynamic nature of Aboriginal cultures AST5-3
• explains adaptations in, and the changing nature of, Aboriginal cultural expression across time and location AST5-4
• explains the importance of families and communities to Aboriginal Peoples AST5-5
• analyses the factors that influence non Aboriginal peoples’ range of perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples and cultures AST5-9

Geography K-10 Syllabus
A student:

• analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE5-3
• assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability GE5-5

History K-10 Syllabus
A student:

• explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia HT5-7

Stage 6
Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus
Preliminary Course
A student:

• explains the consequences of invasion and colonisation for Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples on social justice and human rights P1.2
• explains a variety of responses to social justice and human rights issues including bias and stereotyping of Aboriginal peoples and cultures P1.3
• explains the meaning of the dreaming to Aboriginal people P2.1
• explains the importance of Country and the interrelationship between Country, culture, economic life and social systems for Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples P2.2

HSC Course
A student:

• analyses and discusses the social justice and human rights issues that are contemporary consequences of colonialism on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples H1.2
• assesses the representation of Aboriginal peoples and cultures for bias and stereotyping H1.3
• examines contemporary expressions of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' culture, heritage and identity H2.1
• analyses the importance of Country as a contemporary issue impacting on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' cultural, social and economic life H2.2

NSW Syllabus

Aboriginal Studies 7–10 (2024)

Aboriginal identities (core)
A student:

• explains ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain and celebrate identity AST5-IDE-02
• analyses the diverse and dynamic nature of Aboriginal Cultures across time and location AST5-CUL-01

Aboriginal self-determination and autonomy (core)
A student:

• explains the importance of self-determination and autonomy for Aboriginal Peoples AST5-SAA-01
  

Aboriginal Peoples and the visual arts (option)
A student:

• explains ways in which Aboriginal Peoples maintain and celebrate identity AST5-IDE-02
• analyses the diverse and dynamic nature of Aboriginal Cultures across time and location AST5-CUL-01
  

Aboriginal Peoples and technologies (option)
A student:

• analyses the diverse and dynamic nature of Aboriginal Cultures across time and location AST5-CUL-01
• explains factors that influence perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples and the range of relationships between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people AST5-REL-01

Geography 7–10 (2024)

Stage 4 | Water in the world
A student:

• explains Aboriginal Peoples' Custodianship, care and management of Country GE4-APC-01

Content points:
Methods used by Aboriginal Peoples to manage and care for water Country

Stage 4 | Interconnections and trade
A student:

• explains the processes and interactions that change people, places and environments GE4-PRI-01

Content points:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' connections to local, national and international economies

Stage 5 | Biomes and sustainable agriculture
A student:

• analyses how Aboriginal Peoples' Custodianship of Country supports environmental management and enhances Community wellbeing GE5-APC-01

Content points:
Aboriginal Peoples' Knowledges and collaborative practices that can inform sustainable and resilient food systems for the future

History 7–10 (2024)

Stage 4 | Historical context 1 (core): The ancient past
A student:

• describes continuity and change over a period of time in relation to a historical context HI4-CON-01
• explains the meaning and context of sources as part of a historical inquiry HI4-INQ-01

Content points:
Sources of evidence of ancient societies, including art, iconography, oral tradition, writing, tools and archaeological sites.

Sources of evidence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' histories and Cultures.

Use of science and technology in historiography and archaeological practices.

Stage 5 | Depth study (core): Human rights and freedoms (c. 1938 – c. 2017)
A student:

• explains Aboriginal Peoples' experiences and perspectives related to their struggle for rights and freedoms HI5-APP-01

Content points:
The importance of the reclaiming of Languages, Cultures and identities by Aboriginal Peoples

Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus
Preliminary Course
A student:

• explains the consequences of invasion and colonisation for Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples on social justice and human rights P1.2
• explains a variety of responses to social justice and human rights issues including bias and stereotyping of Aboriginal peoples and cultures P1.3
• explains the meaning of the dreaming to Aboriginal people P2.1
• explains the importance of Country and the interrelationship between Country, culture, economic life and social systems for Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples P2.2

HSC Course
A student:

• analyses and discusses the social justice and human rights issues that are contemporary consequences of colonialism on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples H1.2
• assesses the representation of Aboriginal peoples and cultures for bias and stereotyping H1.3
• examines contemporary expressions of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' culture, heritage and identity H2.1
• analyses the importance of Country as a contemporary issue impacting on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' cultural, social and economic life H2.2

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 7 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 7 days. To be clear, where numbers are less than Final Confirmation numbers, no deductions or refunds will be given.

Group Bookings Terms and Conditions

For information about your excursion, arrival to the Museum and available facilities, visit our School groups page.