Connection and Country

Connect with Country in a fun and engaging program to learn about First Nations ways of being, knowing and doing.

Stage

Stage 1

Subject

History, Geography, Science and Technology

Duration

2 hours

Cost

Minimum charges apply. Discounts apply for full day programs!

Understand the various ways First Nations people utilise plants and animals in an interactive and hands-on immersive experience.

Discover the fascinating world of local native plants in the Gardens, and learn how First Nations people use them for food, medicine, tools, and weapons.
Design key elements of First Nations communities and compare these to their own.
Explore the Connection Garden for native food and medicines - do you have these in your school?

Examine a wide range of local native plants within the Gardens that are important in the life of the First Nations people for food, medicine, tools and weapons.
Appreciate the rich cultural heritage of First Nations peoples and the impact of European settlement on First Nations communities.
Understand the importance of observation and how it provides clues to learn about the world around us.

History

Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time (HT1-2)

Geography

Describes features of places and the connections people have with places (GE1-1)

Science and Technology

Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity (ST1-2DP-T)
Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products (SST1-5LW-T)

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