Develop a greater understanding and respect for local First Peoples culture.
Students will discover the importance of the environment to the Boonwurrung people and their connection to Country and explore how plants can be used for fibre, medicine, tools and food.
This program runs at the Cranbourne Gardens on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during school term.
Students will
Learn about First Peoples tools and Indigenous plants
Use ochre to make paint, stamp your handprint and draw significant symbols
Explore the 'How To' Garden
Key focuses
Introduction to past and present First Peoples culture
Cross-cultural understanding
First Peoples tools and bushfoods
Curriculum Links
Level 7-8 Civics and Citizenship, History, Visual Arts and Geography
Level 9-10 Geography
Time | Action |
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Morning (10:15 to 11:45) | |
Afternoon (12:45 to 14:15) |