THAT OLD STUFF!
This workshop introduces students to the idea of a Museum – what it does and how it does it. It begins by challenging students to choose what needs to be, and can be, preserved, and then guides them through a discovery of what the Dubbo Regional Museum does collect. A final hands-on session sees the students constructing a museum of their visit. A great introduction to museums and what they do.

Syllabus Links: Stage 1 (HSIE CCS1.1-2)

$7 per student - 1 ½ hr workshop

THE GOLDEN HIGHWAY

An investigation of how gold changed the way of life for people living in central NSW. Using museum objects, photographs, documents and literature, students will look at the changes the discovery of gold brought to the region. Miners, women, Chinese immigrants and bushrangers all feature in this exciting story. In a final activity, students will get the chance to role-play a scene on the gold-fields, to understand the impact on the individual of rapid change and development.

Syllabus Links: Stage 3 (HSIE CCS3.1, 3.3)

$7 per student - 1 ½ hr workshop

IT WON'T LAST

How do museums conserve the past? This workshop will answer those questions with students getting first-hand experience at conserving things that are important to them. Basic conservation techniques will be taught, as well as how object preservation alters our understanding of the past. Students will also get to take home conservation materials so they can continue to preserve their valuable belongings at home.

Syllabus Links: Stage 4 (History 4.1, 4.9)

$10 per student - 2 hr workshop

YOU'RE LIVING IN THE PAST

Students take on the role of a museum curator, running anything from the Museum of Work, The Sports Museum to the Centre for the Study of Colonial Women. They research their group using a variety of sources, and then use this newfound information to choose objects for their museum. They then guide their fellow classmates around their museum. A great way for students to research a society and give their own interpretations.

Syllabus Links: Stage 5 (History 5.1, 5.5)

$8 per student - 2 hr workshop

GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS

Let the WPCC’s knowledgeable guides take your students through any of the exhibitions held at the WPCC.

Syllabus Links: All stages

Free programme

VIDEO CONFERENCS - ALL STAGES

The WPCC hosts a number of video conferences throughout the year. For up to date details, click into the Connections homepage at http://dart.det.nsw.edu.au/html/events.html. You can also contact the WPCC to arrange a private conference on an exhibition of your choice.

Syllabus Links: All stages

$50 per conference link (waived for 2008)

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