Aboriginal astronomy
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© State of New South Wales, Department of Education.
This resource is designed to support the teaching of Australian Aboriginal astronomy in Stage 3. It includes many examples of how Aboriginal people used their knowledge of astronomy to manage daily activities, such as food gathering and ceremonial activities. It also highlights how they explained the origins of many features in their environment, particularly the night sky. This resources contains numerous hyperlinks to resources and additional information that can support class activities.
© State of New South Wales, Department of Education.
NSW syllabus outcomes
(ST3-10ES-S) explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
Australian curriculum content descriptions
(ACSSU078) The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)
(ACSHE082) Important contributions to the advancement of science have been made by people from a range of cultures
(ACSHE099) Important contributions to the advancement of science have been made by people from a range of cultures
More information
- Resource type:
- Interactive Resource
- Audience:
- learner, teacher
- ScOT topics:
- Celestial observation, Constellations, Aboriginal peoples, Traditional knowledge, Ceremonies, Aboriginal technologies, Bush food
- Activities:
- Brainstorming, Comprehension activity, Critical thinking activity
- File type:
- text/html
- Language/s:
- en-AU
- Author:
- State of NSW, Department of Education
- Publisher:
- State of NSW, Department of Education
- Date created:
- Monday, 3 February 2020
Resource ID: 0908b15c-c8d9-4ccc-90da-753b9c5b087c