Teachers can book a free school tour of Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries, where students will explore the rich military history of Queensland. Guided by knowledgeable staff, the tour features an interactive exhibition that engages students in a participatory learning process. Students will discover the local significance of Australia’s war history and learn the inspiring stories of Queenslanders who exhibited remarkable courage and selflessness during conflicts.
Free guided tours are available on weekdays at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 12:30 pm, lasting approximately 45 minutes. Each tour can be tailored to suit various year levels and areas of study.
Please note that tour groups are limited to a maximum of 30 participants, including supervising adults. One adult supervisor is required for every 30 students, with a maximum of 60 participants across two tour groups for each time slot.
Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible interactive screens in the galleries and ambulant toilets in the Post World War II Memorial Gallery.
Resources for preparation include free printable materials and professional development for teachers available on the Curriculum Connect website. Interactive treasure hunts tailored for different year groups are available to enhance the learning experience during the visit.
For a more enriching experience, you can combine the tour with a Research Experience at the State Library of Queensland, located a 20-minute walk away. Students will have the opportunity to build their information literacy skills and extend their content knowledge through tailored study guides prepared by librarians.
To prepare for your visit and access additional resources, please explore the provided links.
About this event Teachers, book a free school tour of Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries and allow your students to explore the people, places and stories that underpin Queensland's military history. Our knowledgeable guides will bring history to life as they lead your students through the interactive exhibition, engaging them in an authentic, participatory learning process. Through this tour, students can discover the local significance of Australia's war history and uncover the stories of Queenslanders who showed remarkable courage, resilience, bravery, and selflessness during times of conflict. Click hereto view specific links to the Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0) and the QCAA Modern History General Senior Syllabus. Our free guided tours operate weekdays at 10:30am, 11:30am, and 12:30pm, and run for approximately 45 minutes. Tours can be tailored to suit all year levels, areas of study, and specific timeframes. If your group has special requirements, please contact us directly to discuss how we can assist. Contact t: 0466 922 259 e: anzacsquare@slq.qld.gov.au Number of attendees Tour groups are limited to a maximum of 30 participants including supervising adults. One adult supervisor is required for each group of 30 students. A maximum of 2 tour groups (60 participants) are available during each time slot. Larger groups may wish to book across multiple time slots and are welcome to do so. Access Please let us know, via the booking form, if members of your group have accessibility requirements. All interactive screens in the galleries are wheelchair accessible. Ambulant toilets are also available in the Post World War II Memorial Gallery. More information about how to access the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries can be found here:https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/visit Cancellations Two days’ notice for cancellation would be appreciated. Please cancel via Eventbrite. Alternatively, please email anzacsquare@slq.qld.gov.au or contact us on 0466 922 259. Subscribeto be the first to know about our future events. The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library. State Library films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise staff upon your arrival. Resources Prepare for your visit by downloading free printable resources and engaging with free teacher professional development on theCurriculum Connectwebsite. Use these resourcesduringyour visit: First Nations Commemoration and Remembrance Women’s role in the war Prep – Year 3 Treasure Hunt Year 4 – 6 Treasure Hunt Year 7 – 9 Treasure Hunt Year 10 – 12 Treasure Hunt Bring the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries into your classroom! Click herefor resources to usebefore/afteryour visit. Enrich your experience Dive deeper into your topic by combining your tour of Anzac Square Memorial Galleries with aResearch Experienceat the State Library of Queensland, conveniently located just a 20-minute walk across the river. Through this enriching experience, students can explore State Library’s collection, building information literacy skills, and extend their content knowledge through research. Provide your topic when booking to enable our librarians to prepare a tailored study guide for your students to use during and after their visit. While you’re here, a member of our Schools Engagement team will demonstrate how students can use State Library’s catalogue and online resources to their advantage. Book now:https://slqpub.libcal.com/reserve/researchstudyexplore
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