Then and now: Aboriginal culture

Stage 1 (Years 1-2), HSIE, Morton National Park

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Old Man Banksia (Banksia serrata), Morton National Park. Photo: John Yurasek

Little Forest, Morton National Park. Photo: Michael Van Ewijk

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Stage 1 HSIE Then Now Aboriginal Culture Morton National Park

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Then and now: Aboriginal culture is a Stage 1 (Years 1-2) school excursion in Morton National Park, focusing on HSIE. Through story and creative expression, the life and culture of the local people are shared.

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This excursion gives students the opportunity to experience Aboriginal culture with Aboriginal Discovery rangers, and to develop an understanding of the importance of protecting and respecting culture.

Activities include bush tucker and medicine, the role of women, traditional weaving, art, music and dance, men's business (hunting, tools and didgeridoo), site management and protection.

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

Stage	Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area	HSIE
Student outcomes	GE1-1. Describes features of places and the connections people have with places GE1-2. Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places GE1-3. Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry HT1-2. Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time

Stage

Stage 1 (Years 1-2)

Learning area

HSIE

Student outcomes

GE1-1. Describes features of places and the connections people have with places

GE1-2. Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places

GE1-3. Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry

HT1-2. Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time

Excursion details

Availability: Guided. Available on request.
Where: Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, Morton National Park
Grading: Easy
Price: $295 per group for up to 25 students, $11.80 per student (includes GST).
Accessibility: Easy
Equipment provided: Yes
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.

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School excursion inquiries - South Coast
02 4236 0469
discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au

Park info

in Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.
Park entry fees:
Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.
Buy annual pass

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