Discovery Maps
Discovery Maps connect students to Country and Culture as they explore different Key Learning Areas and concepts. They aim to strengthen students' knowledge as they cultivate a deeper understanding and respect for First Nations cultures through the exploration of media, songs and story.
We would like to acknowledge all of the communities contributing to the Diversity of Arts Discovery Maps content. These include the Elders, Storytellers, Songmen, and Custodians of the Wagilak, Pitta Pitta, and Bangerang communities. Students will engage with the creation stories from Bangerang, Wagilak and Pitta Pitta Countries.
Read MoreWe would like to acknowledge all of the communities contributing to the Discovery Maps ‘Tools and Technology’ content. These include the Elders; Storytellers; Songmen and Custodians of the Ḻiya Dhälinymirr; Wamba Wamba; Bangerang and the Barkandji; Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa Peoples of the Lake Mungo region. Students are invited to journey across the land, engaging with each community on Country, exploring the cultural knowledge passed down from generation to generation.
Read MoreStudents will be able to apply geomorphic knowledge, terms and language to their learning to further understand how these particular Language groups’ Country was formed.
Read MoreStudents will develop an understanding of the deep spiritual and cultural knowledge of the Gija, Adnyamathanha and Jaara Country.
Read MoreExplore the importance of water for First Nations peoples. The starting point for learning is through the representation of water in four Aboriginal creation stories. Students will examine the language used in descriptions of water, text types and illustrations used in the stories.
Read MoreExplore the importance of water for First Nations peoples through the representation of water in four Aboriginal creation stories.
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