Living Country, living culture

GE3-2. Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments

GE3-3. Compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environments

HT3-4. Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

ST3-5LW-T. Explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition

Students will:

• Take a guided walk through the open forest, identify plants and explore the natural resources used by Aboriginal people for medicinal and bush tucker.
• Understand methods and materials used within Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities. Including ochre and other bush materials to make traditional toys and art.
• Understand the different roles within a traditional Aboriginal community through storytelling of family, culture and place.
• Recognise that Aboriginal people are the first Australians and how the local environment is fundamental to life.
• Find out how Yuin People describe the weather and the seasons
• Hear stories to understand why this place is important to Yuin People, how it can be cared for and the connections that shared with the land, sea and animals.
• Reflect on what may be learned by modern Australians from Aboriginal life