Rock Cycles

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Science | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures | Geography | Sustainability

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This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how different types of rocks are formed, how they have been used by First Nations Peoples traditionally and in engineering today. Create a sedimentary rock slice to eat with the class or at home!

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Discovery Map

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Cultural Protocols

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Science

AC9S8U04 Describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and influence their use.

AC9S8H01 Explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge.

AC9S8H02 Investigate how cultural perspectives and worldviews influence the development of scientific knowledge.

AC9S8I04 Select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information.

Geography

AC9HG8K01 Geomorphological processes that produce different landscapes and significant landforms.

AC9HG8K02 The location and distribution of Australia’s distinctive landscapes and significant landforms.

AC9HG8K03 The spiritual, aesthetic and cultural value of landscapes and landforms for people, including Country/Place of First Nations Australians.

AC9HG8K04 The interconnections between human activity and geomorphological processes, and ways of managing distinctive landscapes.

AC9HG8S02 Collect, organise and represent data and information from primary research methods, including fieldwork and secondary research materials, using geospatial technologies and digital tools as appropriate.

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

Culture

A_TSIC3 The First Peoples of Australia (Aboriginal Peoples) belong to the world’s oldest continuous cultures. First Nations Australians demonstrate resilience in the maintenance, practice and revitalisation of culture despite the many historic and enduring impacts of colonisation, and continue to celebrate and share the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures.

A_TSIC1 First Nations Australian societies are diverse and have distinct cultural expressions such as language, customs and beliefs. As First Nations Peoples of Australia, they have the right to maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural expressions, while also maintaining the right to control, protect and develop culture as Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property.

People

Sustainability

Design

Muyi Mir Mathematics “Leaf it to us!”

Year levels: 1 4 lessons

Students engage with the Muyi Mir and Pondi stories found in the Wamba Wamba multi-touch book. They will identify and extend mathematical concepts such as number, sequence and patterns within the narratives, and engage in hands-on activities using collected natural materials.

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Nurayill, Curlew, Platypus, Pondi!

Year levels: 3-4 4 lessons

Students engage with the Wamba Wamba multi-touch book and explore both Muyi Mir and Pondi stories. They gain an understanding of animal characteristics, habitats and behaviours. They research food chains, create artistic visual representations of the animals from the stories, and develop an appreciation for the cultural significance of native animals.

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Tree Huggers

Year levels: 5-6 4 lessons

Students explore the cultural, environmental, and historical significance of trees. They research the critical roles trees play in maintaining biodiversity and carbon sequestration for a healthy environment as well as investigating the harmful effects of deforestation and its widespread repercussions.

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Under Threat – Health of the Murray

Year levels: 5 5 lessons

Students investigate the Murray River’s geographical features and trace the impact of historical events on its health. They identify the challenges facing the river, deepening their understanding of its current state and sustainability concerns. This unit fosters environmental stewardship and advocates for honouring First Nations cultural connections.

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Knowing Country: Connecting with Country, Cultures and Peoples

Year levels: 3 2 lessons

Students connect with Country/ place, people and the Culture of the Barkandji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa peoples through stories, maps and various sources. They explore the Willandra Lakes and the importance of caring for Country.

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Cause and Effect: How the Landscape, Flora and Fauna Changed over Time

Year levels: 3 3 lessons

This unit provides students with the opportunity to investigate the materials used to create rope and other First Nations resources and to apply this knowledge when creating their own sustainably designed products. Be sure to explore the films in links in the Tools and Technology Discovery Map

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Traditional Food Practices: No Pot, No Pan, No Worries!

Year levels: 3 2 lessons

Students learn how First Nations peoples used tools, weapons and everyday items for cooking and many other practices!

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Natural Fibres

Year levels: 7-8 4 lessons

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The Boomerang Principle

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!

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Middens on Pondi

Year levels: 2 3 lessons

Students will build an understanding of the clay middens found on Wamba Wamba Country.

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Discovery Map

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Cultural Protocols

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Teacher Resource

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Science

Geography

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

Culture

People

Sustainability

Design

Unit Content

Ḻiya Dhälinymirr, Barkandji Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa and Wamba Wamba Communities

Year 8

Science

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Geography

Sustainability

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Rock Cycles

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In this unit

This unit includes:

Discovery Map

Teacher Resource

Unit

Cultural Protocols

Teacher Resource

Teacher Resource

Learning Areas

Science

Geography

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

Culture

People

Sustainability

Design

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Ḻiya Dhälinymirr, Barkandji Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa and Wamba Wamba Communities

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

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