Ghungalu

Ghungalu Country is located in Central Queensland. Uncle Steven Kemp and Milton Lawton have shared their knowledge of local Ghungalu landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Geography
Year levels: 7 4 lessons
In this unit, students explore the importance of rivers for nourishing ecosystems and facilitating trade in First Nations communities both pre and post colonisation. They make diagrams, create comparative frameworks, and reimagine environmentally sustainable futures using digital design technologies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Arts
English
Science
Poppy-May Woora is a Ghungalu story shared by Uncle Steve Kemp and Milton Lawton about a mother kangaroo and her baby joey. Poppy-May faces a difficult situation involving a pack of wild dogs but uses her knowledge of the Country to attempt to overcome the challenge!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
Health and Physical Education
Year levels: 2 3 lessons
Students explore concepts of resilience, determination and perseverance. They discuss their personal and social responsibilities to care for others and the environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Arts
English
Science
Year levels: 3 3 lessons
Students develop an understanding of animal life cycles, body systems, structural adaptations and behaviours, with a particular focus on Australian marsupials.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
Science
Year levels: 7 3 lessons
Students examine the impact of animal production on society and explore the ethical, environmental, economic and social factors associated with these industries.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Design and Technology
HASS
Health and Physical Education
Science
Ghungalu Elder Uncle Steve Kemp introduces us to the Gumby Gumby tree, a tree whose medicinal properties have been used for thousands of years.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Design and Technology
HASS
Health and Physical Education
Science
Ghungalu Elder Uncle Steve Kemp welcomes you to Ghungalu Country through a smoking ceremony.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Design and Technology
English
HASS
Health and Physical Education
Science
Year levels: 7 3 lessons
Students will engage with the film Gumby Gumby to learn more about Traditional Bush medicines.

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