Learning resources for Dandiiri Maiwar
Dandiiri Maiwar is a vibrant and living Cultures Centre showcasing Queensland's Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islanders. Learn about Aboriginal cultures and Torres Strait Islander cultures from long ago through to the present day.
During a visit, students will:
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Explore a place where the experiences and perspectives of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders are facilitated, presented and heard.
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Gain an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal Peoples and cultures, and Torres Strait Islanders and their cultures in Queensland.
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Celebrate the distinctive cultures of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islanders.
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Engage in unique, enjoyable and memorable learning experiences.
Download Teacher Notes for Dandiiri Maiwar (132 KB) 
for activities for before, during and after your visit to the centre, curriculum links, and a framework for developing a unit of work.
Download Student Notes for Dandiiri Maiwar (364 KB) for age appropriate information for students including a glossary.
Visiting as a group
To make a group booking, visit Group Bookings.
Queensland Curriculum Links
This exhibition support components of the Queensland Curriculum Essential Learning in a number of ways.
- The suggested before, during and after visit activities listed in the Teacher Notes (132 KB) follow a number of strategies to engage students in the Ways of Working component of the Essential Learnings.
- Below are listed the organisers within the Knowledge and Understanding components of the Essential Learnings that relate to the exhibition.
Years 1-9
- SOSE: Time, Continuity and Change; Place and Space; Culture and Identity; Political and Economic systems.
- Science: Science as a human endeavour, Earth and Beyond, Energy and Change, Life and Living, Natural and Processed Materials.
- Technology: Technology as a Human Endeavour, Information Materials and Systems (resources).
- The Arts: Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts.
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