Schools have the opportunity to do a regular tour of the MCG or choose themed tours such as MCG: Sport and War and MCG: Sport and Art.
A literacy program has been developed called Writing Sports and also an arts program called Drawing Sports where students tour the MCG and partake in either writing or drawing exercises.
Usually, schools combine a tour of the MCG with a visit to the National Sports Museum (NSM). For more information, including NSM resources, please click here.
The MCG – More Than Just a Cricket Ground
The People’s Ground gallery
The People's Ground - Level 4 (Year 5/6)
On visiting the National Sports Museum and/or during a tour of the MCG, students explore how the MCG is more than a place to play cricket and football.
This unit, engages students in a “See, Think, Wonder” activity, allowing them to create a timeline tracking the important role the MCG has played in the history of Melbourne and working in groups to design and present their own tour of the MCG for a specific audience.
The changing face of the MCG - Level 5 (Year 7/8)
The People’s Ground gallery
Students draw on their visit to the National Sports Museum to develop an understanding of the national and historical significance of the MCG. They can engage in the following activities:
• write a newspaper article
• create a podcast
• hear a personal story
• create and present a model of the MCG
• complete a research project on a key ‘moment’ at the MCG.
Sport and War - Levels 4/5
Sport and War - Levels 4/5
It’s difficult to define what it means to be an Australian, but sport and war are two strong factors in our national identity. Teachers can use this resource to prepare students to visit the National Sports Museum with a focus on Sport and War.
Writing Sports Level 6 – Year 9/10
Writing Sports - Level 6 (Year 9/10)
This program is designed to motivate writers in the middle years. The MCG provides inspiration to stimulate writing in students.
This program must be pre-booked through the booking office of the National Sports Museum. The Writing Sports program involves a guided MCG Tour followed by a self-guided tour of the National Sports Museum. Subject to availability, 30 minutes in Game On, the bodies in interactive area is also included, when a school undertakes the program.
The Hidden History of the MCG - Levels 4/5
The National Sports Museum is currently hosting a temporary exhibition: The Hidden History of the MCG which is showing until May 27, 2012.
An education resource especially developed for this exhibition explores types of histories, ways in which they are told and assists students in identifying them.
The activities are designed to immerse students of all ages in an historical inquiry stretching to the Hidden History of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The resource provides pre, during and post visit activities.
For inquiries regarding MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum call (03) 9657 8879 or email.
An online group booking form is here.
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