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Teaching Traditional Knowledge of Caring for Country
Resources designed to up-skill Early Learning and Primary educators as they begin to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into their practice.
Caring for Country
Introductory activities
Build your confidence in sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives with children and families. These activities are part of the Caring For Country unit. For the best experience, complete the Introductory Lessons first to give children a solid foundation before diving into the themed activities.
The Caring for Country teaching resources ☀️
Units of work for Primary4
Aligned to Australian Curriculum V9
Cool Burning - Traditional Land Management
Explore traditional land management with Cool Burning and Indigenous knowledge for sustainable practices.
Caring for Country: Introductory Lessons and Themed Activities for Primary
Introduce primary students to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on caring for Country.
Caring for Country Learn@Home
Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on land care with this engaging resource.
Caring for Country - Introductory Lessons and Themed Activities for Children
Introduce students to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on caring for Country and sustainable practices.
Lesson plans for Primary24
Aligned to Australian Curriculum V9
Flipped Classroom Neville Jetta says “Heal Country, Seek Indigenous Wisdom” Worksheet
Explore First Nations' connection to Country with Neville Jetta. Flipped classroom worksheet for Year 4.
Caring for Country: Earth Arts and Crafts Activity
Engage Year 2 students in Earth arts & crafts, fostering sustainability and cultural understanding.
Caring for Country: Fire Games Activity
Explore heat energy and cultural burning with a Year 3 Fire Games activity. Engaging, curriculum-aligned science!
Caring for Country: Fire Connections Activity
Explore heat energy and temperature changes through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fire connections.
Caring for Country: Space Games Activity
Year 2 Science activity: Explore Earth, space, and First Nations perspectives through creative play.
Caring for Country: Space Stories Activity
Explore space through First Nations stories! Year 2 activity on sun, moon, and stars' patterns.
Caring for Country: Introduction Activity
Introduce Year 3 students to First Nations' connection to Country with this engaging activity.
Caring for Country: Fire (Home Learning) Activity
Explore First Nations' connection to Country through fire. Year 3 HASS activity for home learning.
Caring for Country: Wind and Seasons Connections Activity
Explore First Nations' connections to Country, wind, and seasons. Ready-to-teach activity for Year 3 HASS.
Caring for Country: What is Connection to Country Activity
Explore First Nations' Connection to Country through art, stories, and songs. Year 3 HASS activity.
Caring for Country: Wind and Seasons Stories Activity
Explore First Nations' connection to Country through wind and seasons stories. Year 2 HASS activity.
Caring for Country: Earth Connections Activity
Explore First Nations' connection to Country with this Year 2 activity. Hands-on learning for sustainability.
Caring for Country: Water Arts and Crafts Activity
Engage Year 1 students with water-themed arts and crafts exploring First Nations' Caring for Country.
Caring for Country: Wind and Seasons Arts and Crafts Activity
Engage Year 1 students with arts & crafts exploring First Nations perspectives on wind, seasons, and caring for Country.
Caring for Country: Water Connections Activity
Year 1 HASS activity: Explore water's importance and First Nations care for Country through storytelling.
Caring for Country: Earth Games Activity
Engage Year 1 students with traditional Indigenous games. Develop movement skills & cultural understanding.
Caring for Country: Wind and Seasons Game Activity
Engage Year 1s with a fun outdoor game! Practise movement skills while exploring wind and seasons.
Caring for Country: Earth Stories Activity
Explore movement & culture! Year 1 H&PE activity for fundamental skills & Aboriginal perspectives.
Caring for Country: Earth (Home Learning) Activity
Explore Australian animal movements! Practise fundamental skills through imaginative play and storytelling.
Caring for Country: Wind and Seasons (Home Learning) Activity
Explore movement and First Nations perspectives with this Year 1 activity on wind and seasons.
Caring for Country: Who We Are Activity
Explore identity and belonging with this Year 2 activity. Fosters empathy and cultural awareness.
Caring for Country: Who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Activity
Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identities and connection to Country in this Year 2 activity.
Caring for Country: Fire Stories Activity
Explore First Nations fire stories! Engage Year 1 students with literature, oral language, and cultural understanding.
Caring for Country: Water Stories Activity
Explore Indigenous water stories. Year 1 English activity for examining literature and cultural storytelling.
For Early Learning educators2
Activities to build a solid foundation
Caring for Country: Water Games Activity
Engage early learners with water play! Explore First Nations perspectives, cooperation, and science concepts.
Caring for Country - Introductory Lessons and Themed Activities for Children
Introduce students to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on caring for Country and sustainable practices.
Supporting resources
More useful resources to support you
This list is a starting point, not a comprehensive list of all resources relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
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