Bangerang

The Bangerang people traditionally occupied the Murray/Goulburn region, inhabiting an area spanning from just south of Shepparton, across to Echuca in the west, up to Deniliquin (NSW) in the north, and from Finley to Katandra in the east. The Murray River was and still is our lifeline. It offers many forms of food such as fish, yabbies, muscles and crayfish. On the land, we traditionally lived off food such as kangaroos, emus, birds and ducks. These foods were all close at hand and our people didn’t have to move or travel far for their food sources. We had the resources around to make our weapons, tools, and nets to catch our food.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Arts
We would like to acknowledge all of the communities contributing to the Diversity of Arts Discovery Maps content. These include the Elders, Storytellers, Songmen, and Custodians of the Wagilak, Pitta Pitta, and Bangerang communities. Students will engage with the creation stories from Bangerang, Wagilak and Pitta Pitta Countries.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Arts
History
Year levels: 7 4 lessons
Students gain insight into the cultural meaning of tribal markings and possum skin cloak making. They study the evolution of traditional clothing styles and materials into contemporary First Nations' fashion designs that are sought after in mainstream markets.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Arts
Year levels: 7 5 lessons
Students explore First Nations' Arts Practices in various communities. They see the weaving and painting practices of the Wagilak community and experiment with the process of botanical dyeing. They create their own unique artworks using natural elements.
Design and Technology
Geography
Science
We would like to acknowledge all of the communities contributing to the Discovery Maps ‘Tools and Technology’ content. These include the Elders; Storytellers; Songmen and Custodians of the Ḻiya Dhälinymirr; Wamba Wamba; Bangerang and the Barkandji; Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa Peoples of the Lake Mungo region. Students are invited to journey across the land, engaging with each community on Country, exploring the cultural knowledge passed down from generation to generation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Design and Technology
Science
Sustainability
Year levels: 7 4 lessons
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the history and principles of aerodynamics and how to apply these when generating, modifying or communicating designed solutions. Explore how First Nations perspectives influence the development of scientific knowledge with a close look at some of David Unaipin's inventions!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
HASS
Media Arts
Year levels: 3 4 lessons
Students analyse the features of photographs and portraits. They celebrate the diversity of their communities by interviewing and photographing community members
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Design and Technology
HASS
Science
Year levels: 5 4 lessons
Students investigate both the natural and human-made factors contributing to floods and drought. With a focus on extreme weather events, they design their own amphibious home or fireproof vehicle.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
Media Arts
Year levels: 2 6 lessons
Students engage with Creation and Dreaming stories and create a stop-motion animation using clay, known as a claymation.
English
Year levels: 1 4 lessons
Students explore narrative through First Nations Creation stories and identify the features of different text types. They practise storytelling through performance and play.

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