Years 2–6
Full day program
9.15am–2.15pm
Curriculum Links: Cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Cross-curriculum priority of Sustainability, HASS (Geography), General Capabilities–personal and social
Aim
Within the context of students ‘going camping’
for a day, students learn sustainability and care-taking practices by understanding
how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people care for Country and how they
can use the skills learnt throughout the day to care for their own Country.
Overview of day
Students come to Bunyaville Conservation Park picnic area for a cultural day camp experience to learn how they can care for the Country. 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 shelter' after exploring what Indigenous shelters may have looked like in the area
- 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.