Units
These lessons are co-designed with First Nations communities so teachers have access to content direct from Country to classroom.
The Arts – Weaving and Painting
Students explore First Nations' Arts Practices in various communities. They see the weaving and painting practices of the Wagilak community…
The Arts – Fashion and Culture
Students gain insight into the cultural meaning of tribal markings and possum skin cloak making. They study the evolution of…
The Arts – Sculptures and Carvings
Students explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sculptures and carvings. They gain insight into the history of Australia’s artefact collection…
The Native Police
Students explore the historical impact of colonial regimes, including the Native Police Force. They critically examine the enduring effects of…
The Min Min Lights
Students investigate various light phenomena including the Min Min Lights, the Northern Lights, lightning, rainbows and mirages. They explore First…
Life on the Station
Students explore life on the cattle stations and the industries which shaped Australian Society. They investigate the racist laws and…
Knowing Country: Connecting with Country, Cultures and Peoples
Cross Curriculum Priorities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Country/Place A_TSICP1 First Nations communities of Australia maintain a…
Cause and Effect: How the Landscape, Flora and Fauna Changed over Time
Students explore the impact of the Ice Age and other major changes on all living things in the Mungo Lakes…
Traditional Food Practices: No Pot, No Pan, No Worries!
Students learn how First Nations peoples used tools, weapons and everyday items for cooking and many other practices!
Sacred Rivers
In this unit, students explore the importance of rivers for nourishing ecosystems and facilitating trade in First Nations communities both…
The Boomerang Principle
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the history and principles of aerodynamics and how…
Rock Cycles
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how different types of rocks are formed, how…
Natural Fibres
This unit provides students with the opportunity to investigate the materials used to create rope and other First Nations resources…
Cool, Calm and Deadly
Students explore concepts of resilience, determination and perseverance. They discuss their personal and social responsibilities to care for others and…
Life Cycles on Country
Students develop an understanding of animal life cycles, body systems, structural adaptations and behaviours, with a particular focus on Australian…
Ethics in Animal Industries
Students examine the impact of animal production on society and explore the ethical, environmental, economic and social factors associated with…
We Are Storytellers
Students explore narrative through First Nations Creation stories. They learn that all good stories have a beginning, middle and end.
Writing a Story
Students explore narrative through First Nations Creation stories and identify the features of different text types. They practise storytelling through…
Claymation
Students engage with Creation and Dreaming stories and create a stop-motion animation using clay, known as a claymation.
Portraits of Home
Students analyse the features of photographs and portraits. They celebrate the diversity of their communities by interviewing and photographing community…
