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These resources have been developed in alignment with the current National Curriculum. 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. If you would like support with how to bring them into the classroom or using them to enhance your existing curriculum please reach out to us at education@islamicmuseum.org.au.

Coffee - a drink that travelled

Explore the origination of coffee - from the Medieval Islamic world, to the coffee we drink today. Its journey has been long and rich - just like coffee itself! Curriculum links: VC2E5LA08, VC2E5LA05, VC2E5LA03, VC2CC6Q03, VC2CC6R01, AC9E5LY02, AC9E5LY03, AC9E5LY05, AC9E5LY06, AC9E5LA08, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-UARL-01, EN3-UARL-02, EN3-VOCAB-01.
Free

Mosques around the world

Compare the designs of mosques around the world using two examples: a mosque in China and a mosque in Mali. Discuss design styles, differences and similarities and why geographic landscape can impact building style and materials. Curriculum links: VC2M3SP02, VC2CI6C01, VC2CI4C01, VC2CI4D02, VC2HG4K01, VC2HG2K04, AC9M3SP02, AC9HS4K05.
Free

The Oud - an infographic

This infographic explores the oud and makes comparisons between the oud and the guitar. Curriculum links: VC2AMU8E01, AC9AMU8E01.
Free

Surfboard Symmetry

Examine traditional Islamic design styles - geometry, symmetry and tessellations. Identify these patterns and interpret artist design choices, creating your own surfboard design. Curriculum links: VC2M4SP04, VC2M5SP03, VC2CC4M01, VC2CC4M02, VC2CC4M03, VC2CC6M01, AC9M4SP03, AC9M5SP03, MA2-2DS-01, MA3-2DS-01, CA3-VIS-01,
Free

Chess Across Civilisations

A hands-on activity exploring Persia's early chess, Shatranj combines history and cultural exchange with board-based practice in grid references, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving. Curriculum links: VC2E4LY11, VC2E4LY09, VC2E5LY09, VC2M4SP03, VC2M5SP02, VC2CC4R02, AC9E4LY05, AC9E4LA06, AC9M4SP02, EN4-URB-01, MA2-GM-01, MAO-WM-01, EN2-RECOM-01.
Free

Islamic Artefact - Source Detective

Analyse a museum object, make evidence-based inferences, and pose further questions. This activity builds historical thinking, visual literacy, and reasoning skills while introducing young learners to Islamic histories and contributions. Curriculum links: VC2E2LY10, VC2E4LY09, VC2E4LY10, VC2E4LY11, AC9E4LY05, AC9E4LY06, AC9E4LY07, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-CWT-01, EN4-URA-01, EN4-ECA-01.
Free

Reframing the narrative - An analysis of media, text and film

This resource was developed for the Victorian Association for the Teaching of English's (VATE) inaugural issue of their 'Middle Ground: Intercultural Connections' magazine. This unit of work, designed for Years 7-10 students explores narrative influence in media, text and film, inviting students to critically analyse visual and written examples to unpack the ways that language and image can shift perspectives, attitudes and the representation of individuals and community groups. Curriculum links are outlined explicitly in the resource.
Free

Text Suggestion Guide - Primary resource

The following guide provides suggestions for some primary texts to include in your class library or whole school library to provide more diverse literature for students to engage with.
Free

Ramadan Match Up!

Match the question or statement with the correct answer in the fun Ramadan match up activity!
Free

Ramadan Hanging Lantern

Use the lantern template to design and colour your own Ramadan lantern. Follow the instructions on the worksheet to hang it up in your home or classroom.
Free