Essential Question

How can music be used to express culture?

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Unit details

Y5 Music & HASS
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 9
Duration: 9 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:

  • experience the musical styles of First Nations musicians
  • analyse the use of instruments and language/s in First Nations music
  • explore the ways culture can be shared through song
  • create and present their own composition inspired by the aspects of First Nations music explored throughout their learning.