Koorie Culture Map: Jaara #1

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Science | Visual Arts

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Explore a Jaara story that explains the creation of Mount Franklin and discover how volcanoes shape the landscape. Investigate the science behind volcanic eruptions, then create your own erupting volcano artwork.

This unit includes:

Discovery Map

Unit

Cultural Protocols

Learning Areas

Science Level 5 & 6

Geological processes including weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition can cause slow or rapid changes to Earth’s surface
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Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface and atmosphere; the impacts of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and floods, can be reduced by human actions and technological innovations
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Science Level 7 & 8

Visual Art 5 & 6

Visual Art 7 & 8

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

Culture

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ ways of life reflect unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people belong to the world’s oldest continuous cultures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples demonstrate resilience in the maintenance, practice and revitalisation of culture despite the many historic and enduring impacts of colonisation, and they continue to celebrate and share the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures.
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People

Australia has 2 distinct First Nations Peoples; each encompasses a diversity of nations across Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have occupied the Australian continent and adjacent islands from time immemorial.
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The significant and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their histories and cultures are acknowledged locally, nationally and globally.
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Koorie Culture Map: Jaara #2

Year levels: 3-4 1 lessons

Explore the animals featured in the Jaara story The Eagle, the Crow and the Bat. Investigate their habitats, life cycles and behaviours, then step into the shoes of one of these animals and write a poem from its perspective as it soars through the sky.

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Historical Landmarks

Year levels: 10 4 lessons

Students investigate how European colonists acquired land in the 1770s. #momentoftruth

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The Frontier Wars

Year levels: 9 3 lessons

Students learn the history of the convicts and colonists on the First Fleet and critically reflect on the commemoration of those who fought in the Frontier Wars. #momentoftruth

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The First Fleet

Year levels: 6 3 lessons

Students investigate the reasons for British expansion and explore the perspectives of European convicts, colonists, and First Nations' peoples. #momentoftruth

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Discovery Map – Creating Country Geography

Year levels: 8 3 lessons

Students will engage with the Creation Stories of 3 different Aboriginal Language groups throughout Australia.

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Discovery Map – Creating Country Science

Year levels: 8 3 lessons

Students will engage with the Creation Stories of 3 different Aboriginal Language groups throughout Australia.

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Learning to be Whole: Well-Being, Resilience and Leadership

Year levels: 5 3 lessons

Students will learn how the role of the ‘teaching’ reinforces connections to community and culture and about its power to heal those whose connections have been broken.

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Welcome to Country

Year levels: 3 1 lessons

Understanding the difference between a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country can help students recognise the diversity of Aboriginal Australia and the importance of continuing these practices today.

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Koorie Culture Map: Jaara #1

Learning Areas

In this unit

This unit includes:

Discovery Map

Unit

Cultural Protocols

Learning Areas

Science Level 5 & 6

Science Level 7 & 8

Visual Art 5 & 6

Visual Art 7 & 8

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

Culture

People

Unit Content

Jaara Community

Years 5-8

Science

Visual Arts

2 x Activities

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Koorie Culture Map: Jaara #1

Learning Areas

In this unit

This unit includes:

Discovery Map

Unit

Cultural Protocols

Learning Areas

Science Level 5 & 6

Science Level 7 & 8

Visual Art 5 & 6

Visual Art 7 & 8

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

Culture

People

Related Units

Unit Content

Jaara Community

Years 5-8

Science

Visual Arts

2 x Activities

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