Essential Question

How are sources used as evidence to learn about First Nations Peoples?

Warning — First Nations teachers and students are advised that this curriculum resource may contain images, voices or names of deceased people.

Unit details

Y7 History
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 8
Duration: 2 weeks
Australian Curriculum
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.

Unit overview

In this unit, students will:

  • gain an understanding of primary and secondary sources
  • learn to identify and gather information from primary and secondary sources
  • take part in a sandbox dig to examine evidence and learn how to classify and record their findings
  • investigate Lake Mungo and other evidence from the deep past
  • understand the significance, purpose and preservation of oral history and ancient sites for First Nations Peoples.

The sandbox dig and the short response questions at the end of the unit are opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning.

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