Hands on History Showcase

Since 2007, the Immigration Museum has partnered with groups from schools and universities in developing action research projects using the Small Object Big Story resource to achieve ‘Hands on History’ outcomes. The examples below showcase the variety of outcomes achieved, together with reflections from individual participants.

Narratives Across Cultures 2010, Victoria University Victoria University students produce video documentaries exploring issues of migration and settlement. Narratives Across Cultures 2009, Victoria University The second year of the Community Learning Partnership between the Immigration Museum and students from Victoria University. Small Object Big Story exhibition 2009, Melbourne Girls CollegeAn action research project with a focus on migration stories as part of the Year 10 History curriculum. Cross Curricula Pilot 2009, Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeA pilot program involving 50 Year 8 students with the aim of raising student awareness of the diversity of Australian society and identity.Narratives Across Cultures 2008, Victoria UniversityStudents collaborated in a digital storytelling task after intensive onsite experiences at the Immigration Museum. My Story, Your Story Exhibition 2008, Year 9 Wodonga Middle Years CollegeDeveloped by students from the Felltimber Campus of Wodonga Middle Years College. Advance Community Partnership 2007, Year 9 Wodonga Middle Years CollegeA partnership to enable young people to research and develop an exhibition of community stories.