School excursion
Then and now: Aboriginal culture
Stage 4 (Years 7-8), History, Bomaderry Creek Regional Park
Overview
Then and now: Aboriginal culture is a Stage 4 (Years 7-8) school excursion in Bomaderry Regional Park. Through story and creative expression, the life and culture of the local people are shared.
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Then and now: Aboriginal culture is a school excursion in Bomaderry Creek Regional Park for Stage 4 (Years 7-8) students focusing on history. 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 4 (Years 7-8) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | History |
| Student outcomes |
HT4-5. Identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources HT4-6. Uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations |
Excursion details
- Grading
- Easy
- Price
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$295 per group for up to 25 students, $11.80 per student (includes GST)
- Accessibility
- Medium
- 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 - South Coast
- 02 4236 0469
- discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Bomaderry Creek Regional Park in the South Coast region
Bomaderry Creek Regional Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to wet weather or fire danger.