Primary years
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all our visitors and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Our Education programs are now on hold until Term 4 (12 October 2020). During the hiatus the Education Team will be developing exciting new learning opportunities for students and educators.
- Education program
- Primary
Our Changing Environment
Years 3 to 5
Discover how State Library sources can provide insight into the past that can inform the present and future.
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- Education program
- Primary
Coo-ee Digger:
Years 5 to 6
Experiences of South Australian WW1 soldiers. Discover what it was like to be a South Australian digger during World War One.
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![The first European settlement in South Australia [B 21210]](/sites/default/files/styles/tile_square_1x/public/2018-06/first-settlement-in-sa-B21210.jpg?itok=vPh7Oq9E)
- Education program
- Primary
Colonial SA
Years 5 to 6
Discover a selection of historical resources which illuminate various aspects of the settlement of the colony.
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- Education program
- Primary
SA and Federation
Years 5 to 6
This program focuses on South Australians who were instrumental in advancing the Federation cause.
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- Education program
- Primary
The Opposite of Bored
Years 3 to 6
Researching SA History through board games. Collaborate in teams to discover moments in South Australia's history.
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- Education program
- Primary
Time, Continuity, and Change
Years 7 to 9
Learners will build skills in analysis, interpretation and evaluation, with a focus on State Library historic maps and images.
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- Education program
- Primary
Pop-Ups and Moveable Books
Years 3 to 4
Did you know that the State Library keeps pop-ups and moveable texts in the collections? An interactive eBook has been co-designed by learners to complement this program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What do the programs cost?
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- All State Library education programs are provided free of charge.
- All equipment and materials costs are covered by the State Library.
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What pre-visit information will we receive?
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- An email will be sent to the booking contact person to be distributed to all the attending teachers and adults. This will include all pre-visit information relevant to the booked program.
- Early years and primary programs will also receive an email invitation for the children.
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What happens on arrival?
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- Arrive prior to the start of the program, so that students can eat and access toilet facilities located on the ground floor behind the lift.
- If the weather is inclement a shelter area is located on the eastern side of the building between the State Library and the Museum’s armoury building.
- A staff member will meet your group in or near the main entrance (refer to your program booking).
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What should we bring to an education program?
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- Medication may be carried by the adult supervisor in a backpack.
- Please arrange name tags for early years and primary students.
- Devices are provided by the State Library, but we encourage senior secondary students to BYO devices.
- Students who wish to join the State Library and receive a library card need to do so before visiting the library and request the card to be mailed to them.
- Students wishing to access photocopying services will need to bring money.
- Storage is available to accommodate school bags or food/drink crates.
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Do you have teacher tips for visiting the State Library for research?
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- Discuss research topics with your students and the types of resources that might be useful.
- Students may wish to access a Library Guide relevant to research topics.
- Involve the school librarian in your students' research projects.
- Allocate sufficient time at the State Library for your research.
- Some collection items are in storage but you can request an item to be retrieved from storage via the catalogue before your visit. Find out more about the retrieval service.
- If you are intending to stay to use the resources after your program, you will need to book electronic database computers for your students to use.