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Shoe Stories: These Boots Aren't Just for Walking
Promote critical inquiry and explore history, literacy and culture through shoes
Description
This kit aims to give learners the opportunity to:
- Explore the literary history of shoes in fairytales
- Celebrate storytelling through shoes
- Explore power, status and social divisions through shoes
- Challenge perceptions regarding history and objects
- Challenge learners regarding new ways of approaching the production of knowledge and critical inquiry through shoes
Kit Contents
- Shoes from different cultures, occupations, interests and time periods
- Fairytales and picture books from a diversity of cultures and time periods
- DVD, cartoons and activity cards
- Learning experiences for exploring history, culture, literacy, gender and technology with shoes
- Shoes from a famous Queenslander and stories about their shoes, with a different famous Queenslander featured in each kit:
- Michael Kasprowicz (Cricketer)
- Aaron Payne (Rugby League)
- Leah Purcell (Actor)
- Rachel Walsh (Dancer)
- Brent Tate (Rugby League)
- John Vink (Queensland Museum)
Key Learning Areas
- SOSE - middle school (years 4 to 9)
- History and Geography - upper school
Make a booking
Submit a Loan Request and receive a Booking Confirmation by return email (usually within 2 working days.
Collect and return
Borrow from Queensland Museum Loans in Brisbane at 122 Gerler Road Hendra or contact a courier or other delivery service to collect and return (at your expense). Premium kits are available for a 4-week loan.
Borrowing costs
Premium rates apply for Premium resources.
Contact for more information
Email Queensland Museum Loans for more information about Premium resources or call 07 3406 8344 to discuss your needs with a Customer Service Officer (9am-5pm weekdays).