People are connected to places and groups - Let's care for Country

Aboriginal Peoples have a responsibility to Country

• Describe ways in which Aboriginal Peoples use Knowledge of land, water and sky Country in everyday life

People care for Australia's water environments

• Observe and describe natural and human features of Australian rivers, lakes, beaches and oceans by collecting and representing data
• Explain how people can use and care for water responsibly
• Identify ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples value water Country and Place

Outcomes

• HS1-ACH-01 describes interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and Country
• HS1-GEO-01 describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information

Activity 1 - Emu egg hunting game

Students learn about how Aboriginal Peoples used the night sky to inform hunting practices on the land. They then play the emu egg hunting game.

Activity 2 - Interactive bush resources walk

Take part in an interactive bushwalk where students will discover how Aboriginal Peoples use knowledge of land Country in everyday life.

Activity 3 - Natural and human features of the Hawkesbury River

Discover the natural and human features of the Hawkesbury River through a guided observation and hands-on exploration at interactive stations overlooking this vital water Country.

Activity 4 - Caring for the Hawkesbury River

Explore how our actions impact water Country through a hands-on demonstration showing the effects of pollution on the Hawkesbury River, and learn how we can care for this vital waterway with respect and responsibility.

There are no pre-excursion activities required for this program.

There is no worksheet for this program.