Lessons

In this series of activities, students watch the Taribelang Bunda films Wake Up Meebar, Sea Country and Rangers on Country to explore the life cycles of freshwater and sea turtles. They investigate how scientists classify living things, play a game of animal Celebrity Heads, and create a life cycle wheel.

In this series of activities, students watch the Taribelang Bunda stories, Wake Up Meebar animation, Sea Country film and River Country film. They participate in yarning circles, and complete an animal classification activity. They explore how First Nations knowledges and science work together to care for native animals and protect Country.

In this series of activities, students explore the Taribelang Bunda story Booral Booral Dreaming and learn about the milbi (freshwater turtle). They investigate the shapes that make up a turtle's shell, and create their own turtle artwork.

In this series of activities, students watch the Taribelang Bunda story Wake Up Meebar and explore Meebar's remarkable journey. They discover how sea turtles navigate across vast oceans to return home, then reflect on the meaning of home and belonging through personal reflection and an art work.

In this series of activities, students explore seasonal change, ecosystems and biodiversity through the Taribelang Bunda stories. They learn how Traditional Owners and scientists observe and monitor changes in nature to care for Country. Students then apply these ideas by investigating a local plant, animal or seasonal indicator and creating a seasonal calendar inspired by their own observations.

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.