Contact - First Encounters

Immerse yourself at the intersection of two cultures, exploring history through hands-on experiences to understand First Nations people's experiences of colonisation and the effect on cultural practices and Country. 

• Understand the importance of Country and Place to First Nations, their relationship with the land and uses of plants for food, medicine, and shelter.
• Stand on the site of the first farm in Australia and discover the plants brought by the First Fleet.
• Discuss ‘contact’ from the view of an Aboriginal child and a first settler child to gain a relatable perspective.

• Investigate the sustainable land management practices of the local First Nations community.
• Understand the effects of colonisation in Australia.
• Collect and represent data to describe the features of a place.
• Engage in Storytelling and interactive play to explore historical and environmental management concepts from a range of perspectives.

Focus Syllabus Outcomes

History

• Describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects. (HT2-3)
• Describes and explains effects of British colonisation in Australia (HT2-4)

Science and Technology

• Describes how agricultural processes are used to grow plants and raise animals for food, clothing and shelter. (ST2-5LW-T)
• Selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity. (ST2-2DP-T)