Nature's Calendar: Aboriginal Seasonal Indicators
How Aboriginal peoples read the seasons Year 2 Science - 40 minutes
What is Country?
Country means the land, water, and seas people are connected to Aboriginal peoples have cared for Country for thousands of years Everything in Country gives clues about the seasons
How do you know when seasons change?
Think about what you notice outside What changes do you see in plants? What changes do you see in weather? What changes do you see in animals?
What are Seasonal Indicators?
Signs in nature that show seasons are changing Plants flowering or fruits ripening Animals moving to new places (migration) Weather getting warmer or cooler Changes in the moon and stars
Nature's Calendar vs Our Calendar
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Spot the Seasonal Clues!
Look at these pictures. Identify the seasonal indicators. How do these help Aboriginal peoples know the season? Share your ideas.
Why Nature's Calendar Matters
Helped Aboriginal peoples survive for thousands of years Knew when food was ready to gather Knew when animals would have babies Knew when to move to safer places Helped them care for and preserve Country
Remember
Nature was their calendar and map Seasonal indicators are signs in nature that show seasons changing Aboriginal peoples are the traditional owners and scientists of their Country