Birds on Mirring (Country)
Overview
Overview
In this unit, students will experience the landscape on Gunditjmara Country through Kayap Kiling: The First Waterholes. They will learn about native bird species through research and field trips, and demonstrate their understanding and learning through art. The unit aims to foster a connection with nature while instilling a sense of responsibility for protecting endangered birdlife and their habitats.
Acknowledgement
At the heart of Jajoo Warrngara are the communities that lead the work on Country. We would like to acknowledge the Gunditjmara Elders and Custodians who proudly shared this story, and pay our respects to the Elders past and present. SharingStories thanks Gundtijmara Traditional Custodians and Elders Uncle Daryl Rose, Troy Lovett and Jenna Bamblett for sharing these cultural knowledges.
Protocols
First-person Cultural knowledge has been generously shared by Gunditjmara Traditional Custodians and Elders Uncle Daryl Rose, Troy Lovett and Jenna Bamblett to produce tailored Classroom Protocols. The Protocols will guide educators to share the stories and cultural knowledges in the most appropriate way, supporting the cultural safety of both educators and students while sharing the story Kayap Kiling: The First Waterholes in classrooms. It is strongly recommended that the Gunditjmara Classroom Protocols are read prior to teaching this unit.
https://jajoowarrngara.org/documents/gunditjmara-classroom-protocols
Essential Questions
- How do First Nations Creation stories highlight the significance of the environment or Country?
- In what ways does the Kayap Kiling: The First Waterholes story exemplify the importance of water in Gunditjmara Country and its impact on native wildlife, including the birds in the story?
- What methods can be utilised to identify and learn about native bird species, and how does this contribute to our understanding of the ecosystem?
- How do the observable characteristics, behaviours, and habitats of birds offer insights into the broader relationships between people, wildlife, and the environment?
- How might a connection to Country and artistic expression, such as nature walks and bird sketching, contribute to a heightened sense of responsibility and care for the protection of native wildlife?
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