Stage 1 RFF Aboriginal Studies 2013

Acknowledgement
Granville Public School acknowledges: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia Aboriginal Elders past and present who have provided the foundations upon which this program is built The Aboriginal Education and Training Policy (Department of Education and Communities, 2009). In referring to Aboriginal people, this program refers inclusively to all Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people.

Aim & Rationale

This program will: Provide opportunities for all students, staff and the wider community to acquire knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures and experiences. All students will be provided opportunities to: Collaborate with Aboriginal people. Value and develop the strengths and capabilities of Aboriginal individuals. Strengthen personal connections with Aboriginal communities. Teachers will: Educate all students about Aboriginal Australia. Use current evidence based research and student achievement data to inform quality teaching and assessment. Embed Aboriginal knowledge, cultural values and practices within curriculum frameworks and the delivery of education and training. Strengthen student engagement by encouraging the use of digital learning pedagogies that encourage collaboration, interactive learning and knowledge creation.
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Outcomes: CCS1.1 - Communicates the importance of past and present people, days and events in their life, in the lives of family and community members and in other communities. Quality Teaching Focus: Deep Knowledge Students will demonstrate their deep understanding of key Aboriginal and Australian historical concepts by participating in explicit lessons and participating in quality discussions. Concepts will be taught slowly and reinforced before new learning is introduced. Learning is sequential and prior knowledge needs to be built up prior to a new concept being introduced. Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Suggestions for weekly Learning Intentions are provided. For best achievement, Success Criteria should be developed collaboratively with students. Reflection at the conclusion of the lesson should focus on attainment of learning goals. Indicators: identifies the origins of important days and events celebrated by their family and the community, e.g. NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, Reconciliation Day (CCS1.1) retells the original stories associated with traditions of the Aboriginal community, including Dreaming stories (CCS1.1) recognises Aboriginal peoples as the first Australians (CCS1.1) locates some Aboriginal place names found in the local area and identifies the meanings and origins attached to them (CCS1.1) talks about the lives of people from different cultural backgrounds (CCS1.1) Assessment: observation of students during sessions regular formative assessment opportunities to inform direction for future teaching/consolidation of learning self-assessment and reflection critically reflects own work by listening to the efforts of their peers

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Aboriginal Flag Worksheet Aboriginal Flag for each student. Need BLM of flag, red, (Allow at least 1 hour) yellow, black paper for Discuss the colours on the Aboriginal flag with the students students, glue. and what each colour represents. Students tear the red, yellow & black paper into small pieces Display coloured version (about size of 5c or 10c piece) and stick the pieces of paper of flag. onto the correct parts of the flag. Aboriginal Colours Worksheet Aborigine worksheet for each student. red, yellow, orange, Discuss traditional Aboriginal colours red, yellow, orange, brown. brown. Colours are earthy colours that can be made from different coloured soils. Possibly also discuss patterns such as lines and dots. They can use coloured pencils, texters, crayons to colour/decorate. Show examples of colours Students use traditional colours to decorate the Aborigine. in art. Challenge - Students may choose to experiment with line and dot patterns for different sections. If students are able and time permits, students can cut around the Aborigine and paste onto red or orange cardboard as background. Aborigine worksheet

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Maps, Symbols & Blank Paper (Black paper may be more effective) Aboriginal Symbols Discuss the use of symbols for story-telling and communicating & communication before writing was invented. storytelling. Even today we use symbols for communicating e.g. maps & street directory. Need paper for students Read Keys and Symbols on Maps and discuss. (black paper may be more Display examples of Aboriginal symbols and discuss. effective). Could use Students choose some symbols and copy their chosen paints (fine-tip brushes) symbols on paper using paints or oil pastels. or oil pastels. Map of Local Area / A5 Blank Paper Familiar Place Review previous lesson on the use of symbols e.g. symbols on maps and Aboriginal symbols. If necessary, reread Keys and Symbols on Maps. Read a page from My Place and discuss the map of the narrators local area. What is shown on the map? On the A5 blank paper, students are to draw a map of their chosen local area e.g. their street & surrounds, the school playground, etc. The Rainbow Serpent and the Story of Creation Dreamtime Story Book on Server: Stories From the Billabong

Snake Outline

Discuss that many religions and people have stories about how the world, plants, animals, landforms, etc, were created. Aboriginal people have the Dreamtime story about the Rainbow Serpent which is their story of creation. Read the story The Rainbow Serpent and the Story of Creation. Serpent outline On the Snake Outline, students tear assorted coloured paper Assorted coloured paper and glue on to the snake (similar to Aboriginal flag activity). & glue.
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Ayers Rock Dreamtime Story Book on Server: Stories From the Billabong The Lizard-Man and the Creation of Uluru

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Introduce & discuss Ayers Rock // Uluru as a sacred place for Aboriginal people and also a popular tourist attraction for Australians and overseas tourists. Briefly discuss map of Australia and point out location of Ayers Rock. Briefly discuss/check that students understand what a Boomerang inside Uluru boomerang is what a boomerang can look like. template OR Read the Dreamtime story The Lizard-Man and the Decorate boomerang on Creation of Uluru. card Students colour Uluru red/brown; boomerang decorated so it stands out. OR decorate boomerang on card & then cut around boomerang. Aborigines & White Impact of White Settlers Settlers Story/Song Discuss that back in 1788, the First Fleet carrying the white Lyrics Solid Rock. settlers came to Australia. The white people thought the Aborigines were very simple people and didnt treat the Ayers Rock & character Aborigines very well. cut-outs. The story Solid Rock tells the story about how Ayers Rock/Uluru is a sacred and safe place for the Aboriginal people, but this safe place was not respected by the white people. Read Solid Rock and then show Youtube clip. Students colour Ayers Rock and characters. Glue characters onto Ayers Rock. Reflects/symbolises Ayers Rock as a sacred and important place for Aboriginal lifestyle & white people invading.

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The Kangaroo and the Kangaroo Colouring Worksheet (A5) Porpoise Dreamtime Discuss that the Aboriginal people had Dreamtime stories to Story explain about the world e.g. about animals, landmarks/features, etc. Kangaroo colouring sheet Read The Kangaroo and the Porpoise. Also discuss the A5 illustrations how they are painted and what is represented. What is the story explaining? Students colour in the Kangaroo sheet (maybe use Aboriginal colours). Malu Kangaroo Surfing Kangaroo Picture (A5) Dreamtime Story about A lot of people in Australia enjoy the beach and surfing. surfing (On Server) Surfing has become a popular sport among Australians. Australia also has some of the nicest beaches in the world. Surfing Kangaroo Picture Read the Dreamtime story Malu Kangaroo, which explains A5 how people first learnt to surf. Blue card. Students colour in picture of Surfing Kangaroo, which can represent Malu and surfing. Maybe cut around picture & glue onto blue card as the water/sky.

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Waratah Dreamtime Story Book on Server: Stories From the Billabong The Mountain Rose.

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The waratah is an Australia plant/flower which has a bright red colour. The waratah is the state flower for NSW. It was an important for Aboriginal people because its seeds are edible. Show pictures of the waratah. Read the Dreamtime story The Mountain Rose. Waratah craft. Light blue Green stem for each student and stick onto coloured card. or light coloured A4 card, Students tear pieces of red crepe paper and roll into ball. Stick stem on green cardboard, red crepe paper balls on top of green stem, as the flower. red crepe paper, glue, scissors.