Units
These lessons are co-designed with First Nations communities so teachers have access to content direct from Country to classroom.
Koorie Culture Map: Gunditjmara #2
Explore Gunditjmara place names and discover how Language can tell us about Country. Investigate the fish and other creatures that…
Koorie Culture Map: Gunditjmara #1
Explore Gunditjmara Sea Country and Forest Country, investigating ancient midden sites and the unique Cherry Ballart tree. Discover how people,…
Koorie Culture Map: Jaara #2
Explore the animals featured in the Jaara story The Eagle, the Crow and the Bat. Investigate their habitats, life cycles…
Koorie Culture Map: Jaara #1
Explore a Jaara story that explains the creation of Mount Franklin and discover how volcanoes shape the landscape. Investigate the…
Koorie Culture Map: Bangerang #2
Explore Lake Barmah and discover why Uncle Kevin describes it as being “like living in a supermarket”. Investigate the foods,…
Koorie Culture Map: Bangerang #1
Explore Lake Barmah and discover why Uncle Kevin describes it as being “like living in a supermarket”. Investigate the foods,…
Koorie Culture Map: Gunaikurnai #2
Explore how dance helps people connect, heal and celebrate culture. Discover the important role movement plays in storytelling and community,…
Koorie Culture Map: Gunaikurnai #1
Journey alongside Borun and explore the ingenuity behind traditional bark canoes. Discover how First Nations people used knowledge of materials,…
Koorie Culture Map: Wamba Wamba #2
Explore the journey of the Mile (Murray River) from its source in the mountains to the sea. Discover how rivers…
Koorie Culture Map: Wamba Wamba #1
Dive into the story of Pondi, the Murray Cod, and discover how this famous fish helped shape Wamba Wamba Country.…
Koorie Culture Map: Wurundjeri #2
Explore significant places on Wurundjeri Country, including the Birrarung (Yarra River), scar trees and cultural sites. Travel through time, imagine…
Koorie Culture Map: Wurundjeri #1
Explore the seasonal movement of the short-finned eel and discover how Wurundjeri people used detailed knowledge of animals, waterways and…
The Meaning of Welcome
Students explore the meaning and contemporary significance of a ‘Welcome to Country’ and an ‘Acknowledgement of Country’. By comparing diverse…
Bush Botanists
In this project-based unit, students will learn how First Nations peoples have maintained and passed down cultural knowledge about traditional…
Stories That Shape Us
Students will watch several films which reveal both the harsh realities of exclusion and the resilience and joy found in…
Hidden Histories: Forced Adoptions and the Stolen Generations
Students investigate how harmful government policies shaped child removal, including forced adoptions and institutional care. They’ll learn how these decisions…
Fire, Carbon, and Country: Understanding Cultural Burning
This unit introduces students to the concept of cultural fire management. Students will explore the importance of fire as a…
Listening to Bundjalung Country
Through yarning circles, outdoor observations, and creative projects, students will develop their ability to identify natural patterns and reflect on…
Bush Tucker Adventures: Cooking and Culture
In this project based, multi-subject unit, students explore the deep connections between plants, food, culture, and Country. They will research…
Voices of Country: Soundscape Art and Advocacy
This unit invites students to connect with nature through sound, capturing and preserving the natural “voices” of Country. By creating…
