Aboriginal People and Places

Aboriginal history and culture talk

The students are introduced to a variety of foods and resources from the Australian bush, of which many are used today in contemporary food preparation. The talk will also discuss bush resources with a focus on how Aboriginal Peoples made and used weapons and tools using natural materials.

At West Head, this will be presented by Uncle Laurie Bimson, Guringai man and descendant of Bungaree, leader of the Guringai tribe at the time of European arrival.

Bush resource walk

During the bush walk, the students will have an opportunity to learn about the Aboriginal use of plants and other natural materials that provided tools, medicine and food to the local Aboriginal Peoples.

Cultural sites visit

The students will have an opportunity to visit and learn about several important cultural and historical sites that are hidden inside our local area. This includes visiting an Aboriginal engraving site to understand their importance and how they can provide an insight into the traditional lives of the Aboriginal Peoples of this area.

Stencil art

Students will create a local Aboriginal stencil artwork after learning about traditional techniques.

NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather

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Geography K-10 Syllabus 

Outcomes

A student:

> describes features of places and the connections people have with places GE1-1

> identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places GE1-2 

> communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry GE1-3 

Content

Features of places

Students:

• investigate features of places and how they can be cared for, for example: (ACHGK005)    

    - description of the natural and human features of places

    - discussion of the natural features of places identified in Aboriginal Dreaming stories and/or Legends of the Torres Strait

    - consideration of how a place can be cared for

Local and global connections

Students:

• investigate connections that people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, have to local and global places, for example: (ACHGK010, ACHGK011, ACHGK012)

    -  discussion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' connections with land, sea and animals of their place

History K-10 Syllabus 

The Past in the Present

Outcomes

A student:

> describes and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time HT1-2

Content

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past(ACHHK044)

Students:

• brainstorm what aspects of the past can be seen in the local area

• identify a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and discuss what they reveal about the past and why they are considered important

• investigate an aspect of local history

The importance today of an historical site of cultural or spiritual significance; for example, a community building, a landmark, a war memorial(ACHHK045)

Students:

• identify an historical site or sites in the local community. Discuss their significance, why these sites have survived and the importance of preserving them

• examine local or regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sites, eg local national parks Sir place

Geography K-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2015

History K-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2012