Lessons

Explore the seasonal movement of the short-finned eel and discover how Wurundjeri people used detailed knowledge of animals, waterways and weather patterns to live on Country. Investigate First Nations seasonal calendars and reflect on the seasonal changes you notice where you live.

Explore significant places on Wurundjeri Country, including the Birrarung (Yarra River), scar trees and cultural sites. Travel through time, imagine what these places may have looked like in the past, and use your creativity to design a journey connecting important places across Country, whether by rail, canoe, public transport or an invention of your own.

Dive into the story of Pondi, the Murray Cod, and discover how this famous fish helped shape Wamba Wamba Country. Explore the power of storytelling, then create your own artwork celebrating Pondi and the rivers it calls home.

Explore the journey of the Mile (Murray River) from its source in the mountains to the sea. Discover how rivers are formed, investigate the features that shape their path, and imagine life as a droplet of water travelling through one of Australia’s most important waterways.

Explore Gunditjmara place names and discover how Language can tell us about Country. Investigate the fish and other creatures that live in River Forest Country, then create a detailed scientific sketch showing the features that help identify them.

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.

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.

Explore Gunditjmara Sea Country and Forest Country, investigating ancient midden sites and the unique Cherry Ballart tree. Discover how people, plants and places are connected, then use poetry or art to express ideas of growth, care and belonging.

Journey alongside Borun and explore the ingenuity behind traditional bark canoes. Discover how First Nations people used knowledge of materials, waterways and Country to design these remarkable vessels, then create, test and improve a canoe of your own.