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This resource is designed to support the teaching of Australian Aboriginal astronomy in Stage 3. It includes many examples of how Aboriginal people used their knowledge of astronomy to manage daily activities, such as food gathering and ceremonial activities. It also highlights how they explained the origins of many features in their environment, particularly the night sky. This resources contains numerous hyperlinks to resources and additional information that can support class activities.

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This resource is useful for teachers who are developing Science understanding (Earth and space science) units for year 5 and 6 and simultaneously addressing the Australian Curriculum cross curriculum priority, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. Teachers may use the numerous links in a variety of ways depending on their students and educational objectives e.g. as teaching resources on how Australian aboriginals observed, understood and applied knowledge of the night skies.

Year level

5; 6

Topics Aboriginal peoples Aboriginal technologies Celestial observation Ceremonies Axial tilt Orbits Bush food Constellations Earth rotation Earth Daylight Traditional knowledge

Learning area

Science

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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Publisher

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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