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Permanent Exhibition Education Programs
Come along and see our Museum’s permanent exhibitions, ‘The Wool Harvest’ (in Gallery 1) and ‘From Fleece to Fabric’ (in Gallery 2).
These two exhibits, available year-round, tell the story of wool in this region, from the sheep’s back to the clothes racks and from the arrival of the first sheep in 1788 to the heyday of the great wool stockpile.
Discover the historical, economic, environmental, political and social aspects of wool and the way it has impacted our lives.
Meet the Museum
Years Prep - 2
Education Activities:
Perfect for your first visit! A guided walk through the Museum with a focus on the Museum as a keeper of stories. |
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Find out what goes on inside a museum - what sorts of people, spaces, and objects can you find? Students will be introduced to new vocabulary throughout their journey and conclude by creating a piece of word art to take back to the classroom.
VELS Focus: Historical Time, Local History, English |
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A Day in the Life of Geelong
Years 1 - 4
Education Activities:
Travel through time on the sheep’s back as you find out about the life of early immigrants and pioneers to the region. |
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Students will be introduced to people and occupations that have featured in Geelong’s history. The visit will conclude with making an old time toy to take home.
VELS Focus: Historical Time, Local History
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Sold! At the Wool Auction
Years 4 - 10
Education Activities:
Learn about the production and sale of wool as you prepare for an auction. Then re-enact the wool auction on the original podium in the sale room - can you sell your bale for $1 million? |
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Students will explore the galleries to learn what goes into producing a marketable bale of wool and about why different people want different classes of bale. Students will then take on the role of different members of the auction crowd (auctioneer, farmer, buyer) based on the information they have gained and attempt to sell their bale for the highest price.
VELS Focus: Local History, Economics, Drama, Communication, English |
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