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Dreamtime Stories
aboriginal-dreaming-information-.pptDreamtime is the foundation of Aboriginal religion and culture dating back 65,000 years.
It is the story of events that have happened, how the universe came to be, how human beings were created and how their Creator intended for humans to function within the world as they knew it.
Aboriginal people understand the Dreamtime as a beginning that never ended.
Belief that the Dreamtime is a period on a continuum of past, present and future.
Activity 1:
We will watch the video of the dreamtime story 'Biladurang the Platypus'.
Before viewing:
What do you think the story might be about? share with a partner and discuss.
Does the title give us any clues about the story?
After viewing:
What is the main messages of the story?
What was the purpose of the Dreamtime story?
Activity 2:
Discussion
What are Dreamtime stories?
What lessons do Dreamtime stories teach us?
What might they teach us about creation?
Using page 8 in your workbook, complete the questions using information from class discussion, the video and your own research. Your response should be written in full sentences in paragraph form.
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