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Learn about traditional Aboriginal art and try it out yourself with this printable worksheet inspired by SALTBUSH at the #newvic!

This week's Freebie Friday giveaway is a page of Indigenous games! These games provide a fun variation on more commonly-known western games like chasey, hide-and-seek, tunnel ball etc. As well as being an enjoyable and effective way to burn energy, this hands-on approach is a great way to teach students about this part of Indigenous culture.

Aboriginal Australia Rainbow Serpent. Collaboration. acrylic paint on paper. Middle School art.

A creative art activity to use when learning about the Australia Day celebration.

Edwina the Emu Storytime craft - emu craft activities

During our Australia Unit, we had been learning about Australia States and Territories and the capital cities of Australia. I was unable to find a map that wasn't covered in busy details so we made our own. After being asked how we made our map, I've been able to make a rough copy of our Australia Map to share with you all. We used different coloured paper for each state and territory and joined them together with glue. We also made ourselves some topic cards such as the ones below. We used…

Dot paintings can be painted on anything though in aboriginal times they used to paint dot pictures on rocks, caves etc. Mostly indigenous Australians painted nature like animals or lakes and of course the dream time. They used to paint stories and legends on caves and rocks to represent their religion.

The world is a big place, and every country has it's own unique history, culture, and way of life. Short of hopping on a plane – which is a luxury for most of us –

The Bidi Katitjiny Aboriginal Women’s Trail runs through an area of Piney Lakes Reserve which was utilised by Noongar women throughout the year, over the Noongar six seasons. The Noongar six seasons each represent a different period of activity dependant on the weather and the cycles of nature.

Our children are learning about Australia, so we displayed a huge outline of the continent Australia on the wall outside our classroom. Then the children cut out pictures of things they would pack in their suitcases to take with them on their trip! Each suitcase had a luggage tag with their name on it attatched to their suitcase!

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This 'Aboriginal Seasons' worksheet allows students to become familiar with local Aboriginal seasons and compare them to the European seasons which are familiar. | ACMMG040

Let's Celebrate Australia: Lesson and Craftivity (Australia Day)