Being a Child in the 19th Century
In this fun education program students explore the past focusing on school life and daily life of colonial Australia before schooling became compulsory in South Australia. What did children learn at school? What technology was used?
The program will:
- connect the past to the present through developing an understanding of school life in the nineteenth century
- explore the use of slate and slate pencils
- explore the history of this site
- consider the effects of colonization for Indigenous Australians
- consider how laws affected the lives of people, past and present.
Booking Information
Years: Reception to Year 3
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $12.50 per student or $9.50 for government category 1-4, rural or regional schools.
Teacher/student ratio:
- 1:6 for Pre-school to Year 2
- 1:10 for Years 3 to 7
- 1:15 for Years 8 to 12
Teachers and supervisors attend free of charge at these ratios.
Note: The Migration Museum can accommodate a maximum of two classes per day. If you have a larger group, note this on your booking request form and you can contact us to chat about your options.
About Education at the Migration Museum
The Migration Museum tells the stories of South Australians and celebrates cultural diversity. It offers a wide variety of education programs to suit a range of year levels and learning outcomes. Explore the galleries, take part in a curriculum-aligned education program and develop student’s curiosity about and interest in history.
Curriculum
Foundation
HASS
AC9HSFK01 – the people in their family, where they were born and raised, and how they are related to each other
Year 1
HASS
AC9HS1K01 – differences in family structures and roles today, and how these have changed or remained the same over time
AC9HS1K02 – continuity and change between aspects of their daily lives and their parents’ and grandparents’ childhoods
Year 2
HASS
AC9HS2K02 – how technological developments changed people’s lives at home, and in the ways they worked, travelled and communicated
Year 3
HASS
AC9HS1K01 – differences in family structures and roles today, and how these have changed or remained the same over time
AC9HS1K02 – continuity and change between aspects of their daily lives and their parents’ and grandparents’ childhoods
Guide for Teachers
Take a look at our Guide for Teachers to find out more about the learning opportunities in the Migration Musem
Where to Next?
You can combine your excursion with other activities such as
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students can attend?
The museum can accommodate a maximum of two classes per day. If you have a larger group, note this on your booking request form and you can contact us to chat about your options.
Where can students gather for recess and lunch?
There is an open courtyard and gazebo with some tables and chairs in the centre of our museum, which can be used for recess or lunch breaks.
The Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden is also just a short walk down Kintore Avenue, which is a nice quiet area with grass and trees.
Is there somewhere to store bags?
Yes, there is a bag storage area on site. Museum Officers will show teachers where this is on arrival.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Migration Museum is wheelchair accessible, and there is an accessible bathroom. Contact us to chat about any accessibility issues or requirements.
Where can we park while we visit?
There is a loading zone on Kintore Avenue outside the museum for pick-up and drop-off. Drivers will need to make arrangements for parking in the area.
Do you have a hot weather policy?
Our museum and learning spaces are air conditioned, so programs can still go ahead in hot weather.
How do we pay?
The Migration Museum is cashless. Schools can either pay on the day with a credit card or a Tax Invoice can be sent to the school for the cost of the visit.
We will only invoice for the number of people who visit on the day, so we do not issue invoices in advance of the visit. Please provide an appropriate email address for payment of the invoice.