Emu Sky: Interactive Tour
Details
Available: 15 February–19 August, 2022
Sessions: 10:30am & 12:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday
Duration: 90 minutes
Year Level: 5–12
Capacity: 15-25 students
Centred around explorations of Aboriginal knowledge, science and agricultural practice, 'Emu Sky' refers to the dark nebulae that appears in the night sky in the shape of an emu across South-eastern Australia and beyond. The Emu Sky exhibition tells its stories through art, with more than 30 Aboriginal community members coming together to share their culture, knowledge and artistic practice.
This facilitator-led program is an immersive and interactive tour of the Emu Sky exhibition developed by First Nations Learning Facilitators. This tour will engage students in Indigenous histories, languages, artistic practice, storytelling, scientific, technological and ecological knowledge, innovation and sustainable practice.
This Science Gallery Melbourne exhibition takes place at the Old Quad Gallery, which is also located on the University of Melbourne Parkville campus.
+ Students will…
Undertake a tour of the Emu Sky exhibition led by Learning Facilitators.
Engage in activities within the gallery relating to Indigenous STEM knowledges developed by First Nations STEM students.
Informally engage with University student facilitators to learn about STEM pathways.
Engage with Indigenous histories, languages, artistic practice, storytelling, scientific, technological and ecological knowledge, innovation and sustainable practice.
Reflect and share with the group their experience and the impact of the exhibition.
+ Curriculum Links
Critical and Creative Thinking
Intercultural Capability
Personal and Social Capability
Science
Visual Arts
+ Themes
Indigenous science
Innovation
First Nations history
Star knowledge
Plant knowledge
Connection to Country
+ Cost
A $50 education service fee applies to each booking plus a cost per student based on the table below (subsidised cost for low-SES and regional schools). All prices inclusive of GST.
| Number of students | Cost per student | Low-SES cost per student |
|---|---|---|
| 15-25 | $8 | $4 |