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Living Country, living culture

Stage 2 (Years 3-4), History, Bournda National Park

Overview

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Join us for Living Country, Living Culture – a Stage 2 History excursion in Bournda National Park. In this cross-curricular program, an Aboriginal guide will help students understand the importance of culture and caring for Country.

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This is an interactive excursion for young students, with sensory and hands-on activities.

Meeting at Hobart Beach campground, students can look forward to a fun day of learning about the culture and Country of the Yuin People, led by a local Aboriginal guide. They’ll find out about bush tucker and medicine, the role of women in Yuin culture, traditional weaving, art, music and dance, and how the Yuin People manage and protect Country.

Aboriginal people have been walking the earth for thousands of years. They continue to have a strong connection to country, and traditional practices and stories play an important part in modern life. Students will come away with an appreciation for the rich Aboriginal culture that exists in their region. They'll make fundamental links between traditional stories, land, Country and languages.

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

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

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

HT2-2. Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time

HT2-3. Describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects
Objectives

Students will:

  • Take a guided walk through the open forest, identify plants and explore the natural resources used by Aboriginal people for medicinal and bush tucker.
  • Understand methods and materials used within Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities. Including ochre and other bush materials to make traditional toys and art.
  • Understand the different roles within a traditional Aboriginal community through storytelling of family, culture and place.
  • Recognise that Aboriginal people are the first Australians and how the local environment is fundamental to life.
  • Find out how Yuin People describe the weather and the seasons.
  • Hear stories to understand why this place is important to Yuin People, how it can be cared for and the connections that shared with the land, sea and animals.
  • Reflect on what may be learned by modern Australians from Aboriginal life.
 

Excursion details

When

Monday to Friday, between 10am and 1pm, during school term.

Availability
Available on request, subject to staff availability.
Where
Hobart Beach campground
Distance
1-2km
Duration
1-2 hr
Grading
Easy. This is a guided walk with activities on unsealed bush tracks and in the campground shelter shed.
Price

$360 per group of 25 students. $14 per extra student, up to maximum group of 30 students.

Accessibility
Hard
Meeting point
Hobart Beach campground shelter shed, Bournda National Park
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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Park info

  • in Bournda National Park in the South Coast region

  • Bournda National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. This park uses a self-registration fee collection system, please bring correct change.

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