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Aboriginal culture

Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park

Overview

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Experience Blue Gum Hills Regional Park through the eyes of an Aboriginal person on this Stage 2 Aboriginal Culture Geography excursion. Learn about Aboriginal culture through the knowledge and stories of an Aboriginal person.

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On this excursion, students will learn about Aboriginal people, their connection to country and the impact of European settlement on the area. They'll engage with Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities, hear Dreamtime stories, and investigate the connections that Aboriginal people have to place.

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Stage Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area Geography
Student outcomes

GE2-1. Examines features and characteristics of places and environments

GE2-2. Describes the ways people, places and environments interact

GE2-3. Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments

GE2-4. Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Objectives

Students will:

  • Recognise that Aboriginal people are the first Australians
  • Investigate the connections that Aboriginal People have to the land, sea and animals of this place.
  • Hear stories to understand why this place is important to Aboriginal People and how it can be cared for
  • Find out how Aboriginal people describe the weather and the seasons
  • Engage with local Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities.

Excursion details

When

Weekdays all year.

Availability
Available on request.
Where
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in North Coast
Duration
2hrs
Grading
Easy. Guided activities in a suburban national park, on formed and uneven bush walking tracks, and on a grassed picnic area.
Price

$225 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.

Accessibility
Medium
Meeting point
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park carpark, off Minmi Road, Minmi.
Equipment
provided
Yes
Booking
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Park info

  • in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in the North Coast region

  • Blue Gum Hills Regional Park is open 7.30am to 8pm during daylight savings (7.30am to 5pm at other times), but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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