A crocodile mask made by the Indigenous people of Australia

Classroom resource: The natural world

Throughout history artists have drawn inspiration from and represented the world around them. This shows itself in images of plants, animals and landscape.

The objects in the British Museum offer a vast range of resources that students can explore in relation to the Natural World. This teacher guide offers ideas to get you started thinking about how the Museum can support work in this area.

Curriculum links: Art and Design, History, RE