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
© Australian Museum
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: 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 1-2, 2024
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
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.
NSW Syllabus (for the Australian curriculum)
Stage 2
Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus
A student:
- selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST2-2DP-T
- investigates the suitability of natural and processed materials for a range of purposes ST2-7MW-T
Geography K–10 Syllabus
A student:
- examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-1
- describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-2
Stage 3
Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus
A student:
- plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST3-2DP-T
- explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes ST3-7MW-T
- explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition ST3-5LW-T
Geography K–10 Syllabus
A student:
- describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments GE3-1
- explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE3-2
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 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.
