Buangans (Dolphins)
Students learn about the special relationship between dolphins and the Quandamooka peoples. They investigate symbiotic relationships, echolocation …
The Min Min Lights
Students investigate various light phenomena including the Min Min Lights, the Northern Lights, lightning, rainbows and mirages. They explore First…
Buangans (Dolphins)
Overview Links to Resources Overview In this unit, students immerse themselves in the Creation stories from Quandamooka Country. They will explore the symbiotic relationship between…
Buangans (Dolphins) Lesson 5
Based on findings throughout this unit, students are to create a presentation to be shared with the class. Task Using Powerpoint or Adobe Fresco (free…
Buangans (Dolphins) Lesson 4
Following on from the last lesson, deepen students’ understanding of animal communication by engaging with the following films about the complex communication styles of whales…
Buangans (Dolphins) Lesson 3
Following on from the last lesson, watch and read the following texts as a class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH35b1lKQTo https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/bat-man/10533060 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/echolocation-is-nature-built-in-sonar-here-is-how-it-works Task Based on the texts and films…
Buangans (Dolphins) Lesson 2
Watch the Creation Story from the Quandamooka community on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) which can be accessed in the media section of the Jajoo Warrngara portal. …
Buangans (Dolphins) Lesson 1
Watch the Quandamooka Welcome from the Quandamooka community which can be accessed in the media section of the Jajoo Warrngara portal. Using the Map of…
The Min Min Lights Lesson 4
Following on from the last lesson, introduce the concept of writing a hypothesis. In pairs, students brainstorm possible Min Min Lights theories. Task Based on…
The Min Min Lights Lesson 3
Following on from the last lesson, watch and read the following clips as a class. Min Min lights: Is there a scientific explanation for the…
