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Learning Intention Lesson 6:
Learning Intention Lesson 6:
We are learning about the importance of natural vegetation to Aboriginal people.
We are learning about the importance of natural vegetation to Aboriginal people.
Success Criteria:
Success Criteria:
We can name plants and their uses by Aboriginal people.
We can name plants and their uses by Aboriginal people.
Activity 1
Activity 1
Watch the video by Traditional Owner, Shannon Foster up to the 10 minute mark. Shannon in her video “Yana’o Kai’eemagh” (walking on Georges River Country) takes viewers on a walk to explore the Georges River as she shares the stories, knowledge, plants and animals that belong to the Country of this beautiful stretch of water. Shannon explains how Aboriginal people use some of the plants along the Georges River.
Watch the video by Traditional Owner, Shannon Foster up to the 10 minute mark. Shannon in her video “Yana’o Kai’eemagh” (walking on Georges River Country) takes viewers on a walk to explore the Georges River as she shares the stories, knowledge, plants and animals that belong to the Country of this beautiful stretch of water. Shannon explains how Aboriginal people use some of the plants along the Georges River.
Activity 2
Activity 2
Watch the video to explore the world of bush tucker in the saltwater country around Sydney and learn how it defines Aboriginal life. Watch sections about specific plants....
Watch the video to explore the world of bush tucker in the saltwater country around Sydney and learn how it defines Aboriginal life. Watch sections about specific plants....
0:45 minutes - Paperbark tree
0:45 minutes - Paperbark tree
1:47 minutes - Casuarina
1:47 minutes - Casuarina
3:36 minutes - Lomandra
3:36 minutes - Lomandra
10:19 minutes - Golden Wattle
10:19 minutes - Golden Wattle
Copy of Aboriginal use of plants compressed North Head Sanctuary Foundation.pdfActivity 3
Activity 3
Using the Aboriginal Plant uses guide above, and with the supervision of an adult, go outside and see if you can find some of the plants that are described in the guide. Record what the Aboriginal people used the plants for.
Using the Aboriginal Plant uses guide above, and with the supervision of an adult, go outside and see if you can find some of the plants that are described in the guide. Record what the Aboriginal people used the plants for.
Botanical Art
Botanical Art
Activity 4
Activity 4
Watch the video about botanical art.
Watch the video about botanical art.
Activity 5
Activity 5
Using coloured pencils or water colour pencils, record the plants and their Aboriginal uses.
Using coloured pencils or water colour pencils, record the plants and their Aboriginal uses.
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