Aboriginal identity

Stage 3 (Years 5-6), History, Tumut area

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Aboriginal Discovery rangers, Blue Waterholes campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

Pipers Creek trail, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: John Spencer

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Stage 3 HSIE Aboriginal Identity Tumut Kosciuszko National Park

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Aboriginal identity is a school excursion for Stage 3 (Years 5-6) History students in Kosciuszko National Park which focuses on Aboriginal Studies. Many icons associated with Australia come from the identity, culture and life of Aboriginal people - including boomerang, didgeridoo and bush tucker.

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Students discover how local plants, animals and materials were used in traditional culture and develop knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Peoples, histories, cultures and experiences.

Depending on the season hands on activities may include rope making from tree fibres, baskets from local grasses or reeds and stone tool making.

Aboriginal people have walked this earth for thousands of years and continue to have a strong connection and custodianship responsibilities for this country. Traditional practices, dreaming stories and spiritual beliefs play an important part in modern day life.

For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers

Stage	Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Learning area	History
Student outcomes	HT3-1. Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia HT3-2. Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time GE3-2. Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
Objectives	Students will: Explore gender-appropriate artefacts and displays Use natural resources to create their own artefacts Taste seasonally available local bush foods and learn how they were collected Compare the shelters traditionally used in summer and winter Understand that these practices, customs and traditions illustrate Indigenous life and identity.

Excursion details

When

Weekdays all year.

Availability

Guided. Available on request. Subject to staff availability.

Aboriginal rangers from Kosciuszko National Park are also available to come to your school. Please phone (02) 9995 5142 for further details on in-school visits.

Where

Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Duration

3hrs 30min

Grading

Easy. Discovery ranger guided walk and activities on bush tracks and in the amphitheatre.

Price

$275 per group for a half day (3 hours), $375 per group for a full day (5 hours). Prices include GST. Maximum 25 students per group. For groups over 25 conditions apply.

Accessibility

Medium

Meeting point

Birrimal Waga Amphitheatre, Sydney Street, Tumut.

Booking

If you would like to organise a NPWS school excursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.

Operated by

School excursion inquiries - Tumut
02 6947 7025
tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au

Park info

in the Tumut area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Tumut area is open all year but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues.
No park entry fees apply in the Tumut area. See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
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