Wanneroo Regional Museum

Museum education program outline

• 9:15 - Arrive and orientation
• 9:30 to 9:50 - Introduction and timeline
• 9:50 to 10:30 - 1st roation (lesson/museum)
• 10:30 to 10:50 - Recess
• 10:50 to 11:30 - 2nd rotation (lesson/museum)
• 11:30 to 11:55 - Peg doll activity
• 11:55 to 12:15 - Recap and depart

Museum programs

Year 1 and 2: Toys and Tech Through Time – 3 hours total duration including morning tea break

When: Monday to Friday mornings: 9:15am to 12:15pm

What can technology and toys from the past reveal about how people lived and their connections to life today? How do museums tell stories?

In this immersive and hands on program, students explore Wanneroo Museum and enjoy a ‘toyshop’ comparison activity, getting hands on with toys from the past and present.

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Curriculum links - HASS

History	Year 1: The differences and similarities between children's daily lives and their parents' and grandparents' - leisure time. Year 2: The impact of changing technology on people's lives and how the technology of the past differs from the technology used today.
Questioning and researching	Pose and respond to reflective questions about objects, people, places and events in the past and present.  Locate information from a variety of provided sources.

Year 1-3: Noongar Boodja Wanneroo - 3 hours total duration including morning tea break

When: Monday to Friday mornings: 9:15am to 12:15pm

How has Noongar History shaped Wanneroo? Did you know the name Wanneroo comes from a Noongar digging stick?

In this interactive program, students will learn about Noongar culture through object investigation. And explore Wanneroo Museum, focussing on the Welcome to Country exhibit and the Six Seasons Play Table.

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Curriculum links - HASS

History

Year 1: The diverse structures and sizes of families, the familial roles today and how these have stayed the same or changed over time. Year 2: The importance today of an historical site or place and why it has heritage significance and cultural values for present generations. Year 3: Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s shared identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia.

Questioning and researching

Pose and respond to reflective questions about objects, people, places and events in the past and present. Locate information from a variety of provided sources.

Year 2-5: Become a Curator for a Day

When: Monday to Friday mornings: 9:15am to 12:15pm

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a Museum? Well look no further!

In this new hands-on program, students explore Wanneroo Museum and investigate the skills needed to be a museum curator. It gives students a look at museum work, focusing on curatorial skills such as object investigation and exhibition design.

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Curriculum links - HASS

Questioning and researching	Reflect on current understanding of a topic. Pose and respond to reflective questions about objects, people, places and events in the past and present   Locate information from a variety of provided sources   Sort and record selected information and/or data.
Analysing	Interpret information and/or data collected Identify different points of view in information and/or data.
Evaluating	Draw conclusions and give explanations, based on the information and/or data displayed in texts, tables, graphs and maps Use decision-making processes.
Communicating and reflecting	Present findings and conclusions in a range of communication forms, appropriate to audience and purpose, using relevant terms Reflect on learning and act on findings in different ways.

Pricing

Facilitated programs accommodate a minimum of 20 students to a maximum of 35 students with a tiered pricing system:

• 20-24 students: $125.00 (inc. GST)
• 25-29 students: $155.00 (inc. GST)
• 30-35 students: $175.00 (inc. GST)
• Adults are free of charge.

We require a ratio of at least one adult to five students. Additional adult helpers are always welcome. 

For further information and bookings: 

If you have further questions, please contact the Heritage Education team by emailing musuem@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.

 

When: Weekdays - booking required

Students explore the museum in small groups, investigating themes such as our rich Noongar history and heritage, roads and transport, communication, migration and farming. Handling objects and activities are linked to the themes for a multimodal approach, and students can use a reflection booklet to answer open-ended questions and make notes. Please see our friendly front-of-house staff for ideas.

Cost per session
One session = maximum of 35; no minimum. Free if you photocopy and bring along the self-guided booklet for your students. There is a charge of $60 if we photocopy the booklets for your students.

Download and print the self-guided program booklet

For further information and bookings: 

Please email the heritage education team at museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au to make a booking enquiry and we will be in touch within two business days.