Indigenous Australia Word Wall
The Indigenous Australia Word Wall was created to celebrate and share language and values of indigenous Australians.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to understand the celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Lunar New Year in countries of the Asia region), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, ANZAC Day, NAIDOC Week, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan).
- We are learning to understand the days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems, e.g. flags.
- We are learning to identify the diversity of First Nations Australians and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies).
- We are learning to identify the diversity of First Nations Peoples and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies).
- We are learning to understand the geographical diversity of the Asia region and the location of its major countries in relation to Australia.
- We are learning to understand the world’s cultural diversity, including that of its Indigenous peoples.
Curriculum alignment
AC9HS4K01
9
The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place
AC9HS3K02
9
Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Easter, Christmas, and other religious and cultural festivals
AC9HS6K04
9
The geographical diversity and location of places in the Asia region, and its location in relation to Australia
ACHASSK140
8.4
The world’s cultural diversity, including that of its indigenous peoples
ACHASSK064
8.4
Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems
ACHASSK083
8.4
The diversity of Australia's first peoples and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies)
HT2-1
old
Identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
HT2-5
old
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
GE3-4
old
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
HT2-2
old
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
GE3-3
old
Compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environments
GE3-1
old
Describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments
GE3-2
old
Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
VCHHK072
The significance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area
VCGGK097
Factors that influence people’s awareness and opinion of places
VCHHK078
The diversity and longevity of Australia’s first peoples and the significant ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected to Country and Place (land, sea, waterways and skies) and the effects on their daily lives
VCHHK076
Significance of days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia and the importance of symbols and emblems, including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.