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Australia's First Peoples Journey
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Australia's First Peoples Journey
🗺️ Part 1: Understanding Country and Place
1. What does "Country" mean to Australia's First Peoples? Circle the best answer:
Just the land where they live
Land, sea, waterways, sky and spiritual connections
Only the cities and towns
Mountains and deserts only
2. Which of these show the diversity of Australia's First Peoples? Check all that apply:
Different language groups
Different cultural practices
Connections to different areas of Australia
All groups are exactly the same
3. Fill in the blanks about Australia's First Peoples:
Australia's First Peoples include _____________ peoples and _____________ _____________ Islander peoples. They have lived on this continent for over _____________ years and have deep connections to their _____________.
🎨 Part 2: Mapping Our Learning
4. Draw and label a simple map showing how First Peoples connect to different parts of Australia. Include land, sea, and waterways:
5. Match the First Peoples groups with their traditional Country:
1. Noongar
2. Yolngu
3. Torres Strait Islander
4. Arrernte
A. Central Australia
B. Northern Territory
C. Islands between Australia and Papua New Guinea
D. South-western Western Australia
📚 Part 3: Stories and Culture
6. What can Dreamtime stories teach us about First Peoples' connection to Country?
7. Why is it important to listen respectfully to stories from Elders and knowledge holders?
8. Circle the correct statement about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages:
There is only one Aboriginal language
There are hundreds of different language groups
All First Peoples speak the same language
No languages exist today
🤔 Part 4: Reflection and Understanding
9. Complete this sentence: "One new thing I learnt about Australia's First Peoples is..."
10. How can we show respect for First Peoples' cultures and Country in our daily lives?
11. What does "custodianship" mean when talking about First Peoples and their Country?
Owning the land like property
Taking care of and protecting the land for future generations
Building cities and towns
Only using the land for farming
12. Draw symbols that represent the connection between First Peoples and their environment (land, sea, waterways, sky):
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