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NAIDOC Week Collaborative Class Colouring
P F 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pre & Primary Essentials Resources Classroom Displays Calendar Events NAIDOC Week Colouring in Sheets HASS Indigenous Resources Geography History 32 Pages

NAIDOC Week Collaborative Class Colouring

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with this collaborative art display. Each student decorates a piece, then joins them together. This collaborative design makes a perfect display for your classroom to celebrate and recognise the achievements of First Nations Australians.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to understand the ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples maintain special connections to particular Country/Place.
  • We are learning to identify the ways we observe special events, e.g. birthdays, Easter, Ramadan, NAIDOC Week, ANZAC Day and why these events are important.
  • We are learning to identify the people in our family, e.g. mother, father, grandparent, where they were born and raised and the relationships between family members.
  • We are learning to understand the changes in Australian democracy and citizenship after Federation, including the impact on First Nations Australians, migrants, women and children.
  • 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, 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 understand the contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since Federation.
  • We are learning to identify how stories of families and the past can be shared, e.g. photographs, books, toys, medals, jewellery, artwork, stories, museums.
  • 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 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 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 identify the ways we observe special events, e.g. birthday, Easter, Ramadan, NAIDOC Week, ANZAC Day and why these events are important.
  • We are learning to understand the experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children.

Curriculum alignment

AC9HSFK02 9 The celebrations and commemorations of significant events shared with their families and others 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 AC9HSFK01 9 The people in their family, where they were born and raised, and how they are related to each other AC9HS4K01 9 The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place AC9HS6K02 9 Changes in Australia’s political system and to Australian citizenship after Federation and throughout the 20th century that impacted on First Nations Australians, migrants, women and children  AC9HS2K04 9 The interconnections of First Nations Australians to a local Country/Place ACHASSK135 8.4 Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children ACHASSK065 8.4 Celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the Asia region, Bastille Day in France, Independence Day in the USA), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan) ACHASSK012 8.4 How they, their family and friends commemorate past events that are important to them 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 ACHASSK137 8.4 The contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since Federation ACHASSK049 8.4 The ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples maintain special connections to particular Country/Place ACHASSK011 8.4 Who the people in their family are, where they were born and raised and how they are related to each other ACHASSK013 8.4 How the stories of families and the past can be communicated, for example, through photographs, artefacts, books, oral histories, digital media and museums 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 HT3-4 old Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples GE1-1 old Describes features of places and the connections people have with places HT2-2 old Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time HT2-5 old Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication HTe-2 old Demonstrates developing skills of historical inquiry and communication GE1-2 old Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places HT3-5 old Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication GE1-3 old Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry HT3-2 old Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time HT3-1 old Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia HT3-3 old Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society HTe-1 old Communicates stories of their own family heritage and the heritage of others
VCHHK062 How they, their family, friends and communities commemorate past events that are important to them 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 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 VCHHK077 Significance of celebrations and commemorations in other places around the world VCHHK059 Differences in family structures of families and the role of family groups today, and what they have in common and how these have changed or remained the same over time VCHHC053 Sequence significant events about personal and family history to create a chronological narrative VCHHC086 Explain the causes of significant events that shaped the Australian colonies, contributed to Australian Federation and the effects of these on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and migrants VCHHK075 One significant narrative, myths or celebration from the past VCHHK096 Significant contributions of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and migrants, to changing Australian society VCGGK066 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Country/Place on which the school is located and why Country/Place is important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the ways in which they maintain special connections to particular Country/Place VCHHC085 Identify and describe patterns of continuity and change in daily life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ‘native born’ and migrants in the Australian colonies VCHHK072 The significance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area VCHHK058 Who the people in their family are, describe where they were born and raised and how they are related to each other and how their stories are communicated and shared VCHHK094 The different experiences and perspectives of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, women, and children VCHHC071 Describe the significance of Australian celebrations, symbols and emblems VCGGC057 Identify and describe the features of places at a local scale and how they change, recognising that people describe the features of places differently

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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