Yalangbara: Art of the Djang'kawu

'I am the man many generations, eldest son of eldest son, descended from Djang'kawu.' (Wandjuk Marika)

This education kit is for students from years 5 to 9 and comprises information and activities on four topics:

• journey of the Djang'kawu to Yalangbara
• Marika family artists
• land rights through painting
• the case of the counterfeit carpet

Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route

'Welcome in, we want to tell you our stories.' (Ngalagnka Nola Taylor, 2010)

This education kit is for students from years 5 to 9 and includes:

• an introduction and ideas for teachers, which may also be useful for older students
• a map – to locate the stock route and local Aboriginal communities
• enquiry activities – about key aspects of the exhibition
• artist sheets – a set of 10 artworks from the exhibition, with questions to focus discussion

Water and the Murray-Darling Basin

From Little Things Big Things Grow

Your task in this unit is to look at some of the key objects on display in the exhibition From Little Things Big Things Grow, and to decide what they help us understand about the development of Indigenous Australians' rights in this period, the
people involved in the struggles for these rights, and the issues they faced.

Who peopled the Pacific?

Students investigate this mystery using the resources of the Voyages of the Pacific Ancestors: Vaka Moana exhibition at the National Museum of Australia. The unit has been constructed around the proposed National History Curriculum due to come into effect in 2011. It combines an emphasis on understanding human migration with an awareness of the skills of historical enquiry.

Vaka Moana education resources

A Different Time: The Expedition Photographs of Herbert Basedow 1903-1928

This exhibition presents a selection of the compelling expedition photographs taken by Herbert Basedow. Linked education activities have been designed as starting points for students to investigate themes in the exhibition from a variety of viewpoints and perspectives. The activities cater for a range of learning styles and curriculum needs.

League of Legends: 100 Years of Rugby League

This exhibition celebrates 100 years of rugby league in Australia. Teachers will find links to student education activities designed to facilitate a thorough investigation of the exhibition and the game itself, from a variety of viewpoints and topics.

Miss Australia: Exploring social change from 1945 to 2000 through the Miss Australia exhibition

Considers social change in Australia from 1945-2000 through an exploration of source material - objects, images and documents - presented in the Miss Australia exhibition.

Between the Flags 100 years of surf lifesaving: Education package and schools competition

The year 2007 marks the centenary of surf lifesaving in Australia and has been designated the Year of the Surf Lifesaver.

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Exiles and Emigrants: How can a Museum exhibition help us explore our immigration history?

Explores our nineteenth century immigration history.

Extremes: Survival in the Great Deserts of the Southern Hemisphere

Explores the natural and cultural history of extreme environments.

Outlawed: Investigating Legend and Reality

Investigates the rich theme of the enduring popularity of the folklore of the outlaw.

Rare Trades: Making Things by Hand in a Digital Age

Explores themes relating to the power of the human hand, tools of trade, identity and creativity through a range of tradespeople.

To Mars and Beyond: Search for the Origins of Life

Explores our fascination with space including Australia's contribution to rocket research and current investigations in the search for life in the universe.

Australia's Lost Kingdoms

Explores Australia's megafauna and takes students on a journey of discovery from 110 million years ago to the present.

Gold and Civilisation

Examines life on the Australian goldfields through songs, quotations and historical paintings.