Year 7 to the Melbourne Museum

During week 6, the year 7 cohort visited the Melbourne Museum. 

To support their learning on Ancient Australia students were able to explore the First Nations exhibit. Students discovered both artifacts and stories of Indigenous Peoples, which helped contextualise the topics that they have been beginning to study in class. 

“I enjoyed listening to the story of Bunjil and Waa and learned about Indigenous People’s stories and some sacred traditions.” Lucas

“We learnt how many Indigenous Nations there are, and how they connected with each other.” Patrick and Will

The beautiful Milarri Garden trail also served to highlight the various native flora within Australia, and the ways in which Indigenous Peoples have used these for food, medicine, and as tools. 

“I learnt how some plants can help us survive and can provide food, water, medicine, and tools.” Zoe and Ada 

Students were also fortunate enough to explore some of the other exhibits in the life sciences galleries. Horridus, the world’s largest intact, preserved triceratops is now a permanent exhibit at the Melbourne Museum got a lot of attention, however some of the smaller exhibits proved equally thrilling.

“I thought the bug exhibit was epic!” Trey.

“Our favourite part of the museum was the interactive activities!” Charlotte and Sara

The humanities faculty hopes that this time supported students to understand the plurality of Indigenous Peoples’ experiences, as well as to see, firsthand, the various artefacts from our country’s enormously rich History.