Step back in time and explore the similarities and differences between families today and Aboriginal family heritage. Students will discuss their own families and compare this to the experiences and structures of Aboriginal families both past and present through food, shelter and everyday household objects.
Students will compare their family heritage with the heritage of others
Identify similarities and differences between individuals and families as well as distinguish between past, present and future
Understand important events in their own lives and how these commemorations may differ across cultures and time
Explore how plants and animals have been used for food by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and compare to their personal experiences of food
Identify and compare the features of objects from the past and present and recognise that plants and animals can be used as materials (fibres) for clothing and shelter
HISTORY
communicates stories of their own family heritage and the heritage of others HTe-1
demonstrates developing skills of historical inquiry and communication HTe-2
SCIENCE
explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things STe-3LW-ST
identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties STe-4MW-ST
recognise that plants and animals can be used as food, or materials (fibres) for clothing and shelter (ACTDEK003)
explore a range of foods obtained from plants and animals, for example: − customary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foods
Through our education programs we aim to • ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning (SDG 4) • demonstrate actions that work towards making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (SDG 11) • inform and empower students to preserve our forests and halt biodiversity loss (SDG 15) Through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals we promote prosperity for the whole community, while protecting our planet for future generations.