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Camping on Country

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Years 2–4 

Full day program 
9.15am–2.15pm 

 

Curriculum Focus: Understanding and enacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on taking care of Country  

Curriculum Links: Cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Cross-curriculum priority of Sustainability, Science, HASS (Geography), English, General Capabilities – personal and social 

 

Aim 

Within the context of students ‘going camping’ for a day, students learn sustainable practices by understanding how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people care for Country.  

 

Overview of day  

Students come to Bunyaville Conservation Park picnic area for a cultural day camp experience following an invitation to attend a Bush Guardian Course. They undertake a variety of activities throughout the day to learn about sustainability and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people care for Country. 

 

Activities may include: 

  • working co-operatively in groups to 'erect a tent' after exploring what Indigenous shelters may have looked like in the area 
  • make and learn about ‘Johnny Cakes’  
  • learn about and play Indigenous Games 
  • explore the wonder of a natural environment on a 'forest walk' and understand how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures care for country—where ever that may be 

 

Throughout the day students work on their team work, problem solving, and communication skills as well as strengthening their connection to themselves, others and place.  

 

 

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Last reviewed 09 October 2024
Last updated 09 October 2024