Connecting to Country - 2025

Description :

Develop a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and practices through plants.

Students will learn about unique plant usage and some of the sustainable land practices used by First Peoples across Australia.

This program runs at the Melbourne Gardens on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during school term. 

Students will

  • Discover indigenous plants and their uses and significance to First Peoples

  • Learn how First Peoples care for the plants and Country

  • Examine tools and technologies designed and made by First Peoples

  • Go on a discovery walk

Key focuses

  • First Peoples and their connection to Country

  • Use of plants for food, tools, shelter and medicine

  • Exploring connections to the land and our sense of belonging

Curriculum Links

  • Level 3-4 Visual Arts, History, Geography and Intercultural Capability

  • Level 5-6 History, Geography, Intercultural Capability and Victorian Aboriginal Languages

Teacher Resources
 

Time Action
Morning (10:15 to 11:45)
Afternoon (12:45 to 14:15)
  

Location

Melbourne Gardens
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Recommended year level

Year 3 to Year 6

Price

$17.00 Per Student

Notes

Minimum charge is 18 students per class. Maximum class size is 30 students.