Who cares about national parks?

Lesson 6
What is heritage?

TEACHER RESOURCE
Geography, English, Creative Arts Stage 2 | Years 3-4

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Bittangabee campground, Ben Boyd National Park. Credit: John Spencer/DPIE

Students will:

  • discover what heritage is and why it's important

  • learn about the role of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in protecting Australian heritage

  • watch a video of Uncle Mark Flanders sharing his Gumbaynggirr culture at Dorrigo National Park

  • create a heritage map

  • connect with a special place to better understand Aboriginal connection to Country.

Activities

Activity 6.1 marker

Understanding the importance of heritage

(formative)


Activity 6.2 marker

Investigating historical sites

(formative)

Activity 6.3 marker

Understanding Aboriginal connection to Country

(summative)

Aboriginal Culture and heritage activities have been designed by the NPWS Aboriginal Education Officer and should not be altered for cultural integrity and cultural safety reasons.

Activity 6.4 marker

Make your own heritage map

(summative)

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Please direct any questions or comments to education.npws@environment.nsw.gov.au