Educational visits in Canberra

1. Select your preferred date and time from the session options available.
   If your preferred session is unavailable, feel free to join the waitlist.
2. Click ‘reserve a spot’.
   Please note that 1 ticket is equivalent to a school group of up to 40 students maximum.
3. Input your contact information in the ‘Checkout’ pop up.
4. Select ‘Register’ to complete the order. 
   A confirmation message will appear on screen and a confirmation email will be sent to your email address.
5. Access your ticket through the Eventbrite website or app. 

Notes:

• One ticket is available to book for each available session. This single ticket entitles up to 40 students to attend the session.
• After you have made your booking, an AIATSIS Education team member will contact you with pre-visit information.
• All materials needed during the session are provided by AIATSIS.
• Teachers are responsible for duty of care and behaviour management of students and must be present throughout the session.

Session learning intentions

• Learn about AIATSIS, why and how we care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collections.
• Learn about the art of Jimmy Pike, his knowledge of water and seasons through his connection with Walmajarri Country, contrasting knowledge with water and seasons on Ngunnawal Country.
• Develop design ideas based on the theme of water across the seasons.
• Draw inspiration from Jimmy Pikes colour palettes, materials and techniques to develop an artwork about a significant place with a focus on water. 

This session links to the Australian Curriculum Version 9.

Year 3/4 Visual Arts AC9AVA4E02.

• → Explore how First Nations Australians use visual arts to communicate their connection to and responsibility for Country/Place.

Year 3/4 Visual Arts AC9AVA4C01.

• → Use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning.

Year 4 Science | Earth and Space Sciences AC9S4U02.

• → Identify sources of water and describe key processes in the water cycle, including movement of water through the sky, landscape and ocean; precipitation; evaporation; and condensation.

Year 4 HaSS | | Geography | Knowledge and Understanding | AC9HS4K05.

• → The importance of environments, including natural vegetation and water sources, to people and animals in Australia and on another continent.

Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

General Capabilities: Intercultural Understanding; Critical and Creative Thinking.