This unit is based on the Year 4 Australian Curriculum HASS Inquiry Skills, Knowledge and Understandings for History. Students will explore the diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country / Place. They will explore the connection of First Nations Australians to the land and water as well as how they manage these resources including food, tools and shelter. Students will explore the concept of totems, stories and artwork and their significance in maintaining connection to the land, culture and identity.
The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place
The key concepts in this unit include:
Lesson 1
Meaning of Country / Place
Understand the meaning of Country / Place for First Nations Australians.
Lesson 2
Diversity of First Nations Groups
Understand the meaning of Country / Place for First Nations Australians.
Lesson 3
Connection to Country: Stories
Explore the importance of stories for First Nations Australians and how this connects them to Country / Place.
Lesson 4
Connection to Country: Totems
Explore the importance of totems for First Nations Australians and how they connect them to Country / Place.
Lesson 5
Connection to Country: Managing Resources
Explore First Nations Australians methods of land and resource management.
Lesson 6
Connection to Country: Artwork
Explore the importance of artwork for First Nations Australians and how they connect them to Country / Place.
Lesson 7
Putting It All Together: Assessment
Students are going to complete an assessment task to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the unit completed.
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This rubric has been created to assess your students’ knowledge and understandings at the completion of the First Nations Australians Year 4...
