School incursion: Living Country, living culture

Stage 2 (Years 3-4), HSIE, Far South Coast

Overview

NPWS Aboriginal guide paints a young student's face. Photo: Wolumla PS. © OEH

NPWS Aboriginal guide speaks to a primary class. Photo: Mumbulla PS. © OEH

An interactive display of Aboriginal tools and baskets. Photo: Deidre Martin © DPIE.

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Learn about Aboriginal culture from the convenience of your classroom in this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) HSIE cross-curricular incursion. An Aboriginal guide will help students understand the importance of culture and caring for Country.

Living Country, living culture can be delivered at your school for Stage 2 students, focusing on HSIE. This is an interactive incursion for young students, with sensory and hands-on activities.

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 of the rich Aboriginal culture that exists in their region. They'll make fundamental links between traditional stories, land, Country and languages.

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

Stage	Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area	HSIE
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 ST2-4LW-S. Compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST2-2DP-T. Selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
Objectives	Students will: Recognise that Aboriginal people are the first Australians Investigate the connections that the Yuin People have to the land, sea and animals of this place Hear stories to understand why this place is important to Yuin People and how it can be cared for Find out how Yuin People describe the weather and the seasons Engage with local Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities Use paints from natural ochres Collect bush materials to make traditional toys Have the opportunity to ask questions of a local Aboriginal guide Understand the different roles within a traditional Aboriginal community Listen to Aboriginal stories of family, culture and place Learn how Aboriginal people relate to the local environment around them, and why this is so fundamental to life Understand methods and materials used in Aboriginal art Reflect on what may be learned by modern Australians from Aboriginal life

Incursion details

When: Monday to Friday, during school term.
Availability: Available on request, subject to staff availability.
Where: Far South Coast
Duration: 1-2 hr
Price: $350 per group of 25 students. $14 per extra student, up to maximum group of 30 students.
Meeting point: Our NPWS Aboriginal guide will come to your class.
Booking: If you would like to organise a NPWS school incursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.

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School incursion inquiries - Far South Coast
02 6495 5000
discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au

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