Emu Sky Tour

Immerse in Indigenous histories, languages, artistic practice, science, innovation and more.

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. This feature in the sky is central to ecological and cultural practices of many diverse Aboriginal groups across Australia and tells a powerful story of the importance of Indigenous knowledge of Country, as well as demonstrating how this knowledge is held and transmitted. 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.

Online tours will focus on a selection of artworks from the exhibition, chosen in collaboration with you.’

Details

Available: Tuesday-Friday, 15 February–14 August
Duration: 1 module (75 minutes)
Capacity: 25 students
Delivery: Excursion; Online

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+ Students will…

Interact with artworks in a tour developed by First Nations Learning Facilitators.

Engage with Indigenous histories, languages, artistic practice, storytelling, scientific, technological and ecological knowledge, innovation and sustainable practice.

Share their experiences with each other and reflect on the impact of the exhibition.

+ Industry Focus

Creative Industries
Research
Sciences

+ STEAM Skills

Creativity/Creative Thinking
Ethical Considerations
Intercultural Considerations
Personal and Social Considerations

+ Curriculum Links

Critical and Creative Thinking
Intercultural Capability
Personal and Social Capability
Science
Visual Arts

Detailed Curriculum Mapping

+ Pairs well with...

Emu Sky is an ideal starting point to lead into any of our inspire or implement modules. Take your pick, or chat with our team to customise a suite of experiences that’ll really engage your students.

Our top recommendation is to pair this experience with one, or two, Make it Work modules: Using design thinking, students can take their new knowledge, combine it with some hands-on learning about First Nations engineering, and design their own solutions to a community issue.