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Stories of Australian Art

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Primary / Secondary
Year 5–12

Program Details


Program

Celebrate the resilience of Indigenous cultures, and the connections between art, people and Country. Drawn from historical and contemporary work and informed by the many voices of Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures and communities, this program reconsiders Australia’s history of colonisation and its impact.

Location and Duration

Online, 60 mins
On site, 60 mins

Level Details

PACER Teir 2 Approved Program, especially relevant to Years 8 and 9

Capacity

60

Curriculum Connections

Learning Area: Visual arts; Humanities and Social Sciences – History; and Civics and Citizenship
Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Sustainability
General capabilities: critical and creative thinking, ethical understanding, intercultural understanding.

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Be sure to book your school program at least four weeks in advance via Book Canberra Excursions. Let us know your students’ needs so we can support their learning, including tailoring programs for students with disability.

For further information on programs, call +61 2 6240 6519 or email groupbookings@nga.gov.au. To help plan for an onsite visit, see Plan a School Experience.

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