chinese museum excursion program 2012

2012 Chinese Museum Education Program
The Year of the Dragon!
The Chinese Museum has developed three distinct ways in which your students can engage with Asia Literacy activities.
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Visiting the Museum on an Excursion Program as many schools have done in the past.
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Having The Travelling Chinese Museum visit your school.
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Hiring a Chinese Cultural Resource Box that you can use at your school.
NEW Features of the 2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program:
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The Museum will be undertaking two new LOTE-based programs focusing on developing
Chinese language skills, including a special program to celebrate the 2012 Year of the Dragon.
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The Museum will be presenting two special exhibitions from China. Special education programs
accompany these exhibitions to bring these remarkable exhibitions to life.
Spring Festival Lunar New Year Exhibition (29 January – 18 March 2012). Direct from China!
The Enduring Art of Shadow Puppetry (1 June – 15 July 2012). Direct from China!
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (20 August – 21 September 2012)
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Students’ Photos on Flickr! – The Museum will be inviting your students to share their experiences and upload their photos of our
dragons and the Museum in our new Flickr Dragon and Museum groups. Students can now take photos in the Museum without flash.
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Chinese Museum e-news – You can now sign up to our education mailing list to keep up to date with what’s happening at the Museum.
2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program
SPRING FESTIVAL (LUNAR NEW YEAR)
List of 2012 Excursion Programs
29 JAN 2012 – 18 MARCH 2012
Special Programs in 2012
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The Spring Festival or Lunar New Year is the largest Chinese celebration
in the calendar year. It marks the arrival of spring in the northern
hemisphere according to the Lunar Calendar. This festival is celebrated
over 38 days with various activities and traditional rituals.
Spring Festival Program (Lunar New Year) (29 Jan – 18 March 2012)
Chinese Shadow Puppetry Performance & Workshops (4-8 June 2012)
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Program (20 Aug - 21Sept 2012)
The Museum will be celebrating this festival with a special exhibition
from China. This exhibition explores the culture and traditions behind
the Festival.
As part of the school program, special one-hour workshops will be
conducted. In these workshops, students will learn the traditional
symbols that are associated with the Lunar New Year.
Students will make a lucky
goldfish mobile and learn to
write Chinese couplets.
This activity is a play on the
well-wishes of “nian nian you yu”
(年年有余)
which means “bountiful
abundance every year”.
VELS Domain: Humanities - History, Levels 4 & 5;
LOTE Levels 1 – 5;
Interpersonal Development,
Levels 1 – 5
The Arts, Levels 1 – 3
Fee:
$6.50 per student
Maximum: 70 students
Duration:
1 hour
Programs Available All Year
Museum Guided Tour
ESL Interactive Learning Tour
Chinatown Guided Tour
Finding Gold – Discovery Activity
Discovering Chinese Arts & Culture Hands-on Workshop Program
New Chinese Language Programs
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Museum Guided Tour with Chinese Language Focus (*3rd & 4th Terms)
Discovering the Dragon – Chinese Language Program (All year)
Self-guided Programs
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Exploratorium: Chinese Language & Cultural Centre
Bridge of Memories: Immigration and Identity
Image: Millennium Dragon on parade, John Tozer 2010
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Images: Spring Festival Exhibition, Confucius Institute
2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program
CHINESE SHADOW PUPPETRY
CHINESE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL
PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOPS
20 AUG – 21 SEPT 2012
* 4 - 8 JUNE 2012
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of
the Lunar calendar. This will be on 30 September 2012 according to the
Gregorian calendar.
Chinese Shadow Puppetry is a unique
form of theatre which has its early
origins in the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. –
220 A.D.). This art form also combines
the folk tradition of the Chinese paper
cut art, making it a popular folk
entertainment in China.
This festival has its roots in both myth and history which makes it one of
the most popular celebrations in the Chinese calendar. More importantly,
it has come to symbolise unity among family and friends.
During this festival, mooncakes are
made and consumed along with the
pomelo fruit. Children play with
lanterns, and adults indulge in the art
of tea-making
and drinking.
In this special two-hour workshop,
students will be introduced to this
amazing art form with a brief tour of
the exhibition. Students will then view a short theatrical performance
‘Shadow Tales’, where members of the Barking Spider Visual Theatre will
bring to life three traditional Chinese stories; The Tiger and the Donkey;
The Man Who Saved the Moon from the Well; and The Man who brought
Dragons to Life.
The Museum
is offering
the popular Mid-Autumn Festival Program for
schools. This two-hour program will allow
students to discover the stories behind the
festival, participate in traditional Chinese
dance, discover the secrets of making a
mooncake, and make a lantern which can be
taken home.
Students will then participate in a puppet making workshop where they
will create a Chinese puppet. The workshop concludes with a visit to the
Dragon Gallery to celebrate the 2012 Year of the Dragon.
VELS Domain: Humanities - History, Levels 4 & 5; LOTE Levels 1 – 5;
Interpersonal Development, Levels 1 – 5
The Arts, Levels 1 – 3
Fee:
$13 per student
Minimum:
50 students
Duration:
2 hours
VELS Domain: Humanities – History, Levels 4 & 5; LOTE, Levels 1 – 5;
Fee:
Minimum:
Duration:
*The program period may be extended dependent on demand
Image: Antara
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Interpersonal Development, Levels 1 – 5, The Arts, Levels 1 – 3
$13 per student with workshop activities
15 students
2 hours
Images: Sabrina Dance Troupe Performers,
Mooncake by Jimmie
2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program
Chinese Museum Guided Tour
Melbourne’s Chinatown Guided Tour
Program available throughout the year
Program available throughout the year
With a guided tour of the Museum’s three exhibition areas; Finding
Gold, Dragon Gallery and Chinese Australians, students will gain an
overview of Chinese and Chinese-Australian history and culture
beginning with an introduction to life on the goldfields in the 1850s.
Explore the oldest, continuing
Chinatown in the Western
world on this guided tour of Melbourne’s
Chinatown precinct.
The Dragon Gallery offers students the opportunity to learn about
Chinese mythology and symbolism together with a fascinating aspect of
Melbourne’s history. The Chinese-Australians gallery provides students
with an unique insight into Chinese-Australian history over 160 years
through to the present day.
The many heritage-listed buildings in Little
Bourke Street tell the story of life for new
arrivals in the 1850s – as a place to purchase
supplies for the goldfields, to meet in the
community club houses, to obtain traditional
medicine from herbalists and to dine on
traditional Chinese food.
Topics covered include: racism in Australia, identity, migration, industry,
fashion, traditional and ancient history and culture, food and medicine
and the contribution of Chinese-Australian to Australian culture.
Museum tours
can be tailored to
teacher needs.
Tours may focus on
themes such as
Chinese culture,
festivals etc., or
subjects e.g. the
history of the Gold
Rush.
Please discuss
preferences with
Museum staff.
Students will be introduced to the fascinating aspects of the street culture,
architecture and cuisine and will explore the area with visits to places such
as a Chinese grocery shop and a Chinese lolly shop.
The architecture of Little Bourke Street will also be presented among other
things which make Chinatown a unique place to visit.
When booking a Chinatown Walk and Guided Museum Tour as a package,
students will receive a complimentary 15 minute Kungfu demonstration.
VELS Domain: Humanities – History Levels 4-6
Geography Level 4
Fee:
$6.50 per student with tour guide
Minimum: 15 Students
Duration:
1 hour
(2 hours 15 mins when combined with Guided Museum
Tour/Kung Fu)
VELS Domain: Humanities – History Levels 4-6
Geography Level 4
LOTE Chinese, Levels 1-6
Fee:
$6.50 per student
Minimum:
15 Students
Duration:
1 hour 15 minutes
Image: Chinese Museum Collection, 1989.08.01
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Image: Chinatown Melbourne Gateway Russell Winnell
2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program
Finding Gold - Discovery Activity
ESL Interactive Learning Tour
Program available throughout the year
Program available throughout the year
An interactive learning experience designed
specifically for ESL students of varied language levels.
With the aid of specially designed worksheets, students will improve
their vocabulary and develop language skills in reading, writing and
speaking.
The Museum provides a
wonderful opportunity for ESL
students to continue their
language development outside
the classroom while
experiencing Australian culture
in a stimulating environment.
Finding Gold is an immersive exhibition exploring the experiences of
Chinese immigrants who travelled to the Victorian goldfields during the
gold rush of the 19th century.
Fee:
$6.50 per student
Minimum: 15 students
Duration: 1 ¼ hours
In this special discovery program students will assume a character on
the goldfields. Students will move through the exhibition at their own
pace, gathering the information they will need to write an account of
their characters personal experiences on the goldfields.
A Museum staff member will provide guidance through the use of focus
questions and will respond to students’ questions.
VELS: Discipline-based learning: Humanities – History, Levels 4-5,
Geography, Level 4, Interdisciplinary learning: Communication,
Levels 3-6, Thinking Processes, Levels 3-5, Interpersonal
development: Civics & Citizenship, Level 3
Fee:
$6.50 per student
Minimum: 15 students
Duration: 1 ¼ hours
Image: Finding Gold Exhibition, Russell Winnell
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Images:
Left : Museum Collection
1986.18.03;
Above:
Finding Gold Exhibition,
Russell Winnell
2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program
Discovering Chinese Arts & Culture: Hands-on Workshop Program
Programs available throughout the year
The Museum provides a unique workshop program that aims to
engage students with Chinese art, history and culture in a hands-on
and fun way.
Calligraphy
Students will be taught traditional Chinese
calligraphy. Pre-existing knowledge of
written Chinese characters is essential.
Recommended level: Grade 7+
Maximum: 25 students
Teachers can select from the following workshop programs:
Bamboo painting
Students will be taught traditional Chinese painting by focusing on a
classic Chinese icon, the bamboo.
Recommended age, Grade 7+
Maximum group size: 25 students
Chinese Dance
Students will attend a dance workshop with
a Chinese dance instructor and learn
traditional Chinese dance and movement.
Recommended level: Grade 1+
*Minimum: 50 students
Bracelet-making
Students will be taught how to
make a bracelet with Chinese
knots. In Chinese culture and
religion, bracelets are used to
ward off evil spirits and to protect
the wearer. In ancient China, the
bracelets will be treated in herbs
to help ward off insects.
Recommended level: Grade 6+
Kite-making
Students will be taught how to make a
butterfly kite using bamboo skewers, cotton
string, tissue and starch. The kites are for the
students to take home as a souvenir.
Recommended level: Grade 5+
VELS Domain: Humanities – History, Levels 4&5, LOTE Levels 1-4
Geography Level 4, The Arts, Levels 1-6,
Fee:
$6.50 per student with workshop presenter
Minimum:
15 students
Duration:
1 hour
Lantern-making
Students will be taught how to
make a lantern using bamboo skewers, rubber bands, tissue and
starch. Students can take home the finished lanterns.
Recommended level: Grades 2- 6
Image: Lanterns, Chinese Museum Collection;
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Image: Performer from the Sabrina Dance Troupe
2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program
New programs with Chinese language focus
Museum Guided Chinese Language Tour
for beginners and LOTE students
Discovering the Dragon
Chinese Language Program for beginners and LOTE students
Program available all year
Program available Terms 3&4, 2012
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The Chinese dragon is the most powerful mythical
creature and is rich in symbolic meaning. Students will
learn about the history of the dragon and its significant
role in Melbourne’s history.
Following an introductory talk in the Dragon Gallery students will
participate in a hands-on workshop where they will create a dragon
scale which will be added to a large-scale dragon installation. In
Mandarin, the Museum Guide will cover animals, colours and dates.
With a Museum guide, students will explore three exhibition areas,
Finding Gold, the Dragon Gallery and Chinese Australians.
Depending on the level, vocabulary are covered in this tour may include
food, colours, animals, clothing and furniture. Students will be able to
find and recognise Chinese characters throughout the Museum.
The program is being developed with assistance from LOTE teachers.
For beginners and students of Chinese language.
VELS Domain: Humanities – History, Levels 4 & 5; LOTE, Levels 1 – 5;
Interpersonal Development, Levels 1 – 5
Fee:
$6.50 per student
Minimum:
15 Students
Duration:
1 hour
Image: Finding Gold Exhibition, Russell Winnel
VELS Domain: Humanities – History, Levels 4 & 5; LOTE, Levels 1 – 5;
Interpersonal Development, Levels 1 – 5
Fee:
$6.50 per student with workshop activities
Minimum:
15 Students
Duration:
1 hour
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Image: Dragon Gallery, Russell Winnell
2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program
Exploratorium
Bridge of Memories
Chinese Language and Culture Experience Centre
Program available all year
Program available all year
Bridge of Memories explores the complexities of cultural
‘identity’ through the personal experiences of Chinese Australians who
have migrated since the 1950s.
Through using interactive touch screens students can discover aspects of
Chinese culture, history and contemporary society.
It is recommended that students use the companion worksheets in order
to focus the session.
The exhibition promotes an understanding of the diverse cultural
makeup of the Chinese community – people from China, Cambodia,
Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia and
Vietnam.
Topics covered include:
Kung Fu & Calligraphy
Chinese Ancient Thinkers
Chinese Scenery
Ancient Chinese Science and Technology
(including Chinese inventions)
A guide to provincial Chinese Food
Paper-cutting Chinese Horoscope Animals
Chinese Folk Music
Students can learn about the
changing economic, social and
political circumstances of the past
50 years across the Asia-pacific and
the impact on Australia’s
immigration.
A bilingual education activity for
this exhibition can be downloaded
from the Museum’s website
www.chinesemuseum.com.au
VELS Domain: Humanities –
History Levels 4-6;
Geography Level 4;
LOTE Chinese, Levels 1-6,
The Arts, Levels 3-4;
ICT Levels 3-6
Fee:
Free in conjunction with
another program.
Booking required.
Maximum:
20 Students
Duration:
45 mins
Image: Terracotta Warrior Replica, Chinese Museum Collection
VELS Domain: Humanities –
History Levels 4-6;
Geography Level 4
Fee:
$5.50 per student
Minimum:
15 Students
Duration:
45-60 mins
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Image: Bridge of Memories, Sophie Couchman
2012 Chinese Museum Excursion Program
Enquiries & Booking
your Museum Excursion
Lunch in Chinatown
There is no charge for accompanying teachers or parents for
any tour, workshop or activity (except if lunch applicable)
unless more than 1 teacher per 10 students
Museum staff can arrange a
lunch for your school group at a
nearby Chinese restaurant in
Chinatown from $12 per person.
For bookings and enquiries please contact our booking staff:
Tel:
(03) 9662 2888
Fax:
(03) 9663 2693
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.chinesemuseum.com.au
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Students’ Photos on Flickr!
The Museum invites your students to share their experiences and upload
their photos of our dragons and the Museum in our new Flickr groups.
You can now sign up to become a Friend of the Museum, which
entitles you, as a teacher, to free entry to the Chinese Museum,
invitations to our PD days, to be kept up to date with what’s on
happening at the Museum.
We look forward to seeing you in
2012 – the Year of the Dragon!
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The Chinese Museum Education Program is proudly supported by:
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