• Islamic Museum of Australia

    Online Education Portal

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  • Islamic Museum of Australia

    Online Education Portal

    Discover, Explore, Learn.

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IMA Education

The Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) was developed in part to support core curriculum teaching. Our programs are developed to support schools with curriculum aligned materials to create meaningful learning opportunities for all who engage with us. The resources on this site have been developed in alignment with the current National, Victorian and NSW Curriculum frameworks. The intention is that they are used to support teachers and students in classrooms around Australia in building greater intercultural awareness and capability. For this reason, the majority of resources are free of charge. Our catalogue of resources are constantly growing, so if you are looking for something in particular please reach out.

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AUSTRALIAN MUSLIM HISTORY

Muslim fishermen from Makassar, in southern Sulawesi, Indonesia, began making their annual visits to Australia in the early 1700s. This is perhaps the first known Australian Muslim connection.

In the 19th century, men from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan were imported to Australia and became known collectively as ‘Afghans’ or ‘Ghans’. These expert camel handlers were essential to the development of the nation.

During the 20th century, the Australian economy needed migrant workers. Consequently, people from Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lebanon and many other Asian Middle Eastern and African countries migrated to Australia.

This gallery showcases the rich history and valuable contributions of Muslims in Australia.

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  • ISLAMIC FAITH

    Learn about the foundations of Islamic faith

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  • CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVILISATIONS

    Discover how everyday Muslims have contributed to civilisation

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  • ISLAMIC ART

    Explore the experiences of Muslim artists

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  • ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE

    Travel the globe and see the beauty of Islamic architecture

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  • AUSTRALIAN MUSLIM HISTORY

    Learn about the long standing contributions of Muslims in Australian history

online resources

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Lesson Plans - Maths Reflections A detailed lesson plan for teachers to accompany the Maths Reflections worksheet.
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Lesson Plan - What's in your suitcase. A detailed lesson plan for teachers to accompany the What&#x27;s in Your Suitcase activity worksheet.
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Lesson Plan - AMH Timeline A detailed lesson plan for teachers to accompany the AMH Timeline worksheet.
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Lesson Plan - Migration Map A detailed lesson plan for teachers to accompany the Migration Mapping Activity worksheet.
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Lesson Plan - Enlarging AMH A detailed lesson plan for teachers to accompany the enlarging AMH worksheet.
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Lesson Plan - Cabinet of Curiosity A detailed lesson plan for teachers to accompany the cabinet of curiosity worksheet.
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AMH Timeline Activity Have students discuss and sequence events throughout Australian Muslim history utilising this activity. Curriculum Links: ACHASSI055, ACHASSI076, ACHASSI097, ACHASSI125, ACHASSK063, ACHASSK086, ACHASSK109, ACHASSK109, ACHASSK136, ACHASSK137
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Cabinet of Curiosity Have students practice posing questions and investigate items relating to Australian Muslim history using this activity. Curriculum Links: ACHASSI052, ACHASSI073, ACHASSI094, ACHASSI122, ACHASSI098, ACHASSI126
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