Objects, Sites and Stories

Stage 1 Human Society and its Environment

Outcomes

HS1-ACH-01 Describes interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and Country

HS1-HIS-01 Describes the ancient past and changes in communication over time, using stories, images, objects and sites as evidence.

Content

Aboriginal Peoples have a responsibility to Country

Describe ways in which Aboriginal Peoples use Knowledge of land, water and sky Country in everyday life

People use stories, images, objects and sites to understand the ancient past

Recognise that archaeologists locate and study objects and sites as sources of evidence of a time and place

The way people communicate has changed over time

• Examine ways people communicated with each other in the past
• Identify ways people communicate with each other in the present
• Describe ways communication has changed over time by comparing stories, images, objects and sites as evidence
• Describe ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have communicated over time by comparing stories, images, objects or sites as evidence

Up to 20 Students: $300
Up to 40 Students: $600
Up to 60 Students: $900
Up to 80 Students: $1200
Up to 100 Students: $1500
Up to 120 Students: $1800

This program can be booked in combination with Lessons from the Past to make it a full day experience.

You can alter your booking numbers up until 2 weeks prior to your visit. We will contact you three weeks prior to your booking to confirm final numbers and requirements. You will be invoiced for the full cost of your program two weeks prior to your booking. Payment can be made by credit or debit card, or EFT. Cancellations made within 7 days of a booking will incur the full cost for the program. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of your visit will be invoiced for 50% of the total booking. Cancellations must be made in writing. Please refer to our Extreme Weather Policy for information regarding weather-related cancellations.

• Please plan to arrive before the start time of your booked program to allow for cloaking, toilet visits and/or a refreshment break for the students. If you arrive late, some elements and activities may need to be cut from the program to keep to the scheduled finish time.
• Large groups will be divided up into smaller groups for activities in the museums.
• Bags, food and drinks are not permitted in the museums and cloaking facilities are provided.
• Photography policies vary between the museums so please ask a member of staff for details.
• Teachers and carers are required to remain with their groups at all times.
• Disciplining students remains the responsibility of teachers and carers accompanying the group.
• Please let us know before your visit if any of your students have special needs or learning difficulties so we can plan to accommodate their needs during the visit.

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