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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.

Winds of Change - Timeline of events

Unpack the timeline of events that follow your experience in Winds of Change. Use the AR program to support your understanding of the timeline the events presented to you occur. Curriculum links: ACHHS205, ACHHS148, VCGGC129, VCGGK139, VCGGK140, VCGGK141, VCHHC103, VCHHK134 (New codes: VC2HH8S02, VC2HH10S02, VC2HH8S08, VC2HH10S08)

Free

Winds of Change - Source Analysis

Delve into the world of Winds of Change - alongside the augmented reality program, use the corresponding activity to further unpack each of the four stops. Curriculum links: ACHHS209, ACHHS211, ACHHS512, ACHHS514, VCGGC129, VCGGK139, VCGGK140, VCGGK141 (New codes: VC2HH8S03, VC2HH8S04, VC2HH8S05, VC2HH8S06, VC2HH10S03, VC2HH10S04, VC2HH10S05, VC2HH10S06)

Free

Literacy and Numeracy Week - ICC

When exploring the ICC gallery, this resource is specifically focused on Islamic contributions to Literacy and Numeracy and asks students questions in which the information can be found within the gallery. Curriculum links: VCELA164, VCELA198, VCELA234, VCELA333, AC9E3LA05, AC9E4LA06, AC9E5LA06, AC9E6LA06.

Free

Camel of Hardships - Creative Writing 11-12

Use Sliman Mansour Camel of Hardships as a prompt to create a written piece of your choice. Curriculum links: VC2E10LE06, AC9E10LE08

Free

Camel of Hardships 10-12

When viewing the art piece Camel of Hardships by Sliman Mansour, make notes on what you see, think and wonder when viewing the image, as well as making connections between the artwork and your feelings towards it. Additionally, reflect on what you can observe between the artwork and modern day Palestine; discussing similarities, differences, buildings, clothing, position and posture/feelings of the person in the artwork. Curriculum links: AC9AVA10E01, AC9AVA10E02, VC2AVA10D02, VC2AVA10E01.

Free

The Impact of Images 9-10

Explore images displayed in the exhibition. Observe the images taken and reflect on what you see in the images and imagine what life might have been like for the people/places in the images. Reflect on your understanding of Palestine today and note down similarities and differences between life in the images and life today. Reflect on what the images can teach them about resilience, diversity and humanity. Curriculum links: VC2AVA10E02, VC2AVA10E01, VC2AVA10P01

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Exploring Artefacts

Explore 2 artefacts within the exhibition and identify and describe the artefacts, discussing their functions and describing the artefacts cultural significance and purpose during the middle bronze age. Curriculum links: VC2HH8S04, VC2HH8S09, AC9HH7K08, AC9HH8K01, AC9HH8K04, AC9HH7S01, AC9HH7S02, AC9HH7S03, AC9HH7S04

Free

Unearthing the Middle Bronze Age

Explore the similarities and differences between artefacts displayed in the Palestine exhibition. Consider the design and purpose of the artefacts and have a chance to design their own middle bronze age artefact, justifying key features of their design to keep with the time period. Curriculum links: AC9HH7K08, AC9HH7S02, AC9HH7S03 ,AC9HH7S04

Free

The Impact of Images

Unpack and reflect on the images displayed and their connection to place and time. Reflect on the similarities and differences between the images taken then and what they might look like if they were taken today and consider migration and refugees entering Australia due to conflict. Curriculum links: VC2HH10S09, AC9HS6S02, AC9HS6S03, AC9HS6K06, AC9HS6K07, AC9HS6K08

Free

Design your own Abaya or Thobe

Reflect on the patterns and colours shown in the Palestinian garments and use your own design process to colour your abaya or thobe. You can follow a similar design pattern or simple, create your own! Curriculum links: VC2AVA2P01, VC2AVA2E01, AC9AVA2C01, AC9AVA2S01.

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