Education Programs
The Australian History Museum at Macquarie University offers two programs for schools. Both are in accordance with the NSW Board of Studies Mandatory syllabus and Modern History syllabus. Students can either visit the museum on site or, in some cases, arrangements can be made for the education officer to bring the program to schools in the metropolitan area.
Mandatory syllabus
A program is offered in the current topics of the mandatory syllabus, which reflects the focus areas of study and enquiry questions of the syllabus. The program promotes students' interpretation, analysis and empathy by using a variety of forms, sources and perspectives. Sessions can be presented as a single or combined topic. On-campus sessions (limit 30 students) can be arranged. Where numbers are larger arrangements are possible for the education officer to bring the program to schools in the metropolitan area.
World War I and its Aftermath
This program focuses on the key features and requirements of the core syllabus. Emphasis is placed on the skills of interpretation, analysis and evaluation of the sources. Students are encouraged to recognise the difference between usefulness and reliability, to consider different perspectives and to present their conclusions based on evidence. Original source material includes photographs, propaganda, recruiting posters, letters, postcards, cartoons, medals, objects, newspapers, maps and magazines.
For enquiries and bookings contact the museum.
Contact Us
Tracy Sullivan
Education Officer/Manager
Phone: 9850 8870
Fax: 9850 6594
Email: ahmuseum@hmn.mq.edu.au