Gadigal Life: Before and After Settlement
Exploring Aboriginal life in Sydney before and after the First Fleet arrival Year 4 History - Understanding Change Over Time
What do you think life was like for Aboriginal people before Europeans arrived?
Think about: Where did they live? What did they eat? How did they spend their time?
The Gadigal People: Who Were They?
The original people of Sydney Harbour area Part of the Eora Nation Lived here for over 40,000 years Deep connection to land and water Rich culture and traditions
Daily Life Before Settlement
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Food and Resources from Country
Fish and shellfish from Sydney Harbour Native animals like kangaroos and possums Plants, fruits, and nuts from the bush Fresh water from streams and rock pools Everything they needed came from the land
The First Fleet Arrives - 1788
Immediate Changes After Settlement
Europeans built permanent buildings on Gadigal land New diseases spread among Aboriginal people Competition for food and water sources Different ideas about land ownership Some friendly meetings, but also conflicts
Compare and Contrast Activity
Work in pairs to create a T-chart Left side: Life BEFORE settlement Right side: Life AFTER settlement Use evidence from images and stories we've discussed Think about food, shelter, daily activities, and land use
Understanding Change
Because the settlers arrived, the Gadigal people had to adapt to many changes in their traditional way of life. - Changes affected their food sources, land use, and daily routines
What We've Learned Today
The Gadigal people lived sustainably on this land for thousands of years They had everything they needed from the environment European settlement brought major changes to their way of life We can use evidence from sources to understand historical changes It's important to understand different perspectives on the same events