Features of Country: Weaving plants and fibres
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Audience
Primary school -
Learning stage
Stage 2, Stage 3 -
Learning area
Creative Arts, First Nations, Geography -
Type
Museum educator-led

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About the program
In this Museum educator-led program, students will learn about native plants from around NSW and other parts of Australia, the uses of these plants and the cultural significance they have to First Nations Peoples. Students will learn about different weaving techniques used to make baskets, nets and carriers, and will engage in hands on activities and games that introduce the skill and complex knowledge of this traditional practice. Students will also get to take home a woven bracelet they will make during the session.
This program takes place within Burra, the Australian Museum's new learning space. The programs and resources have been specially designed or sourced to enable group work, hands-on experiences, exploration and open-ended questioning, which foster collaboration and critical thinking. The program will be facilitated by a Museum educator, and we strongly encourage teacher, parent and guardian participation.
Audience: This program is bookable for Stages 2–3
Cost: $10 (GST included) per student with a minimum cost of $100 per session. General entry to the Australian Museum is free.
Duration: 45 minutes
Capacity: Up to 30 students per session
Term: Term 3-4, 2024 and Term 1-4, 2025
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (2024) and Monday-Friday (2025)
Times: 10am, 11.00am, 12:15pm & 1.15pm
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.