Year 7 visit UTAS museum
Year 7 Humanities students are studying History this semester and to complement our learning we had the opportunity this week to visit the John Elliott Classics Museum.
Located at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay Campus, the Classics Museum is a treasure trove of ancient antiquities from Rome, Egypt, and Greece. Some of the items can be dated to as far back as 1500 BC!
Students have recently completed a unit about Ancient Greece, so it was a great opportunity to see the examples of Greek pottery and other artefacts in the museum’s collection up close. The History curriculum has a strong focus on engaging with Primary Source material such as these items and we can learn a lot about a society from the everyday items they make and use.
The Museum’s education officer Mr Neil Apted spoke to the students about the use of amulets in ancient societies and their significance in warding off danger and evil spirits. Students had the opportunity later in the day to make their own replica amulet.
Just being on the grounds of the university is an inspiring experience for many students who are already thinking about higher education and exciting career pathways.
Mr Ben Fulton - Head of the Department of Humanities
A Catholic School in the Salesian Tradition
