In this unit, students will explore the Country, people, and culture of the Barkandji, Mutthi Mutthi, and Ngiyampaa peoples through research, maps, and sources. They will learn about the significance of the Willandra Lakes and the importance of caring for Country. Students will also take action to care for a local site and understand what it means to be a Custodian of the land.

Students explore the impact of the Ice Age and other major changes on all living things in the Mungo Lakes Region

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

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

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!

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

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!

Students analyse the features of photographs and portraits. They celebrate the diversity of their communities by interviewing and photographing community members.

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.

Students explore concepts of resilience, determination and perseverance. They discuss their personal and social responsibilities to care for others and the environment.

Students develop an understanding of animal life cycles, body systems, structural adaptations and behaviours, with a particular focus on Australian marsupials.

Students examine the impact of animal production on society and explore the ethical, environmental, economic and social factors associated with these industries.

Students engage with Creation and Dreaming stories and create a stop-motion animation using clay, known as a claymation.

Students explore narrative through First Nations Creation stories and identify the features of different text types. They practise storytelling through performance and play.

Students explore narrative through First Nations Creation stories. They learn that all good stories have a beginning, middle and end.

Students will build an understanding of the clay middens found on Wamba Wamba Country. They will listen to Traditional Custodian Uncle Ron Murray talk about clay middens and the cooking process.

Students will learn that First Nations peoples have lived with their Country for thousands of years. They will understand that First Nations peoples have maintained relationships with Country through sustainable living choices, and that they continue to live and learn through engaging with stories and kinship.

Students begin this lesson by investigating why Aboriginal stories exist and the varied ways in which they are transmitted. They go on to explore the many ways that Wägilak people share stories and consider the lessons arising from the stories. #SRC23

Teacher will introduce the students to the Woonyoomboo stories and select one mini-story to act as focus. For the Nyikina people, Woonyoomboo is an important creation ancestor who has given knowledge to the Nyikina community. The teacher should be familiar with the Woonyoomboo story (songline).

Students examine the symbolic and practical roles of the native honey bees in the Gandjaḻaḻa story. They will learn why native bees are important to the Wägilak people and other Australian Aboriginal people, how their honey is collected, and their many uses.