Voices of Country: Soundscape Art and Advocacy

Learning Areas

Geography | Media Arts

In this unit

This unit invites students to connect with nature through sound, capturing and preserving the natural “voices” of Country. By creating soundscape-inspired art and learning about local government and conservation efforts, students will explore the role of advocacy in environmental protection and engage with initiatives aimed at preserving rainforest habitats.

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Unit

Cultural Protocols

Learning Areas

Geography Years 7 and 8

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Factors that influence the decisions people make about where to live, including perceptions of the liveability of places and the influence of environmental quality
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The cultural connectedness of people to places and how this influences their identity, sense of belonging and perceptions of a place, in particular the cultural connectedness of First Nations Australians to Country/Place
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Identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts
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Create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources
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Geomorphological processes that produce different landscapes and significant landforms
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The location and distribution of Australia’s distinctive landscapes and significant landforms
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The spiritual, aesthetic and cultural value of landscapes and landforms for people, including Country/Place of First Nations Australians
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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
AC9HG8S03
Interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships
AC9HG8S04
Draw conclusions based on the analysis of the data and information
AC9HG8S05
Identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts
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Create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources

Media Arts Years 7 and 8

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Investigate the ways that media arts concepts are used in media arts works and practices across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts
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Investigate the diversity of First Nations Australians’ media arts works and practices, considering culturally responsive approaches to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rights
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Develop media production skills throughout the production process to construct representations using media languages and media technologies
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Reflect on their own and others’ media arts works and practices to inform choices they make during the production process
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Design and structure media arts works to communicate ideas, perspectives and meaning for an intended audience
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Apply production processes and use media arts concepts to construct representations and produce media arts works that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning for specific audiences using responsible media practice

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

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First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways.
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The occupation and colonisation of Australia by the British, under the now overturned doctrine of terra nullius, were experienced by First Nations Australians as an invasion that denied their occupation of, and connection to, Country/Place.
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The First Peoples of Australia are the Traditional Owners of Country/Place, protected in Australian Law by the Native Title Act 1993 which recognises pre-existing sovereignty, continuing systems of law and customs, and connection to Country/Place. This recognised legal right provides for economic sustainability and a voice into the development and management of Country/Place.

Culture

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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 First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property.
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First Nations Australians’ ways of life reflect unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing.
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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.

People

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First Nations Australians have sophisticated political, economic and social organisation systems, which include family and kinship structures, laws, traditions, customs, land tenure systems, and protocols for strong governance and authority.
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The significant and ongoing contributions of First Nations Australians and their histories and cultures are acknowledged locally, nationally and globally.

Sustainability

Systems

World VIews

Design

SD1
Sustainably designed products, environments and services aim to minimise the impact on or restore the quality and diversity of environmental, social and economic systems.
SD2
Creative and innovative design is integral to the identification of new ways of sustainable living.
SD3
Sustainable design requires an awareness of place, past practices, research and technological developments, and balanced judgements based on projected environmental, social and economic impacts.

Fire, Carbon, and Country: Understanding Cultural Burning

Year levels: 9-10 4 lessons

This unit introduces students to the concept of cultural fire management. Students will explore the importance of fire as a tool for ecosystem health, the science of carbon storage, and the respect required to carry out these practices safely.

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Listening to Bundjalung Country

Year levels: 5-6 4 lessons

Through yarning circles, outdoor observations, and creative projects, students will develop their ability to identify natural patterns and reflect on the ways First Nations knowledge systems inform sustainable practices.

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Bush Tucker Adventures: Cooking and Culture

Year levels: 5-6 4 lessons

In this project based, multi-subject unit, students explore the deep connections between plants, food, culture, and Country.

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This unit includes:

Video

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Video

Unit

Cultural Protocols

Learning Areas

Geography Years 7 and 8

Media Arts Years 7 and 8

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

Culture

People

Sustainability

Systems

World VIews

Design

Unit Content

Bundjalung Community

Years 7-8

Geography

Media Arts

4 x 60 minutes

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Voices of Country: Soundscape Art and Advocacy

Learning Areas

In this unit

This unit includes:

Video

Video

Video

Video

Unit

Cultural Protocols

Learning Areas

Geography Years 7 and 8

Media Arts Years 7 and 8

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

Culture

People

Sustainability

Systems

World VIews

Design

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Unit Content

Bundjalung Community

Years 7-8

Geography

Media Arts

4 x 60 minutes

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