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Students will connect with the story of Woonyoomboo and discover how he created all living things, the land, law, language and culture for his people. Students will then focus on their own local landscape and where possible, make connections to the local First Nations stories which shape the landscape. Students will share memories, experiences and knowledge of these specific sites through making a connection to Country and sharing why this is an important place.
Students will engage with the film Gumby Gumby to learn more about Traditional Bush medicines and how ancient knowledge is now being affirmed by Western science.
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 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 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 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 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 how dance helps people connect, heal and celebrate culture. Discover the important role movement plays in storytelling and community, then try a series of simple movements and reflect on how they affect your body, mood and energy.
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.
