Connecting to Country: Stories from land, water and sky

Sydney

Indigenous perspectives

HSIE

Summary

S1 - HSIE
Explore Aboriginal Dreaming Stories to understand connections between animals, Land, Water and Sky.

Things to know

Book this workshop

Stage
Stage 1
Learning areas
Human Society and its Environment
Duration & location
1 hour workshop in our Centenary Theatre, Backyard to Bush or Bush Amphitheatre learning spaces.
Cost
$19.50 per student for NSW Government Schools, or $24.50 per student for non-NSW Government Schools.
Inclusions
Includes workshop session, learning resource and Zoo entry.

Workshop overview

Aboriginal Peoples are the First Custodians of Country, with knowledge passed through generations via stories, language, culture, and a lived relationship with Land, Water and Sky. These stories hold deep teachings about the natural world and the connections between people, animals, and place.

In this engaging Stage 1 workshop, students explore Aboriginal Dreaming Stories to discover how Aboriginal Peoples use knowledge of land, water and sky in everyday life. Through stories and discussion, students will recognise Aboriginal Peoples’ responsibility to Country and identify ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples value water, Country and Place.Created in collaboration with Taronga Zoo’s Indigenous Education Officer and guided by our educators, students will learn how animals, landscapes and skies are interwoven within Aboriginal culture, identity and knowledge systems.

Learning outcomes

Stage: Stage 1

Outcomes

Content

Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)

HS1-ACH-01: describes interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and Country.

Aboriginal Peoples have a responsibility to Country

Describe ways in which Aboriginal Peoples use Knowledge of land, water and sky Country in everyday life.
Recognise Aboriginal Peoples’ responsibility to Country can incorporate physical, spiritual and Cultural connections.

People care for Australia's water environments

Identify ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples value water Country and Place

Taronga Education is dedicated to providing inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students. Our aim is to support every student’s participation and engagement in our workshops, and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for your students. Please contact our education team with any queries you might have.

This workshop takes place at Taronga's Centenary Theatre, Backyard to Bush or Bush Amphitheatre learning spaces.

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