Noongar Seasons: Sky Language Explorer

Year 4 Languages Understanding Noongar seasonal wisdom through sky observations WALT: Use Noongar language to describe the day sky and seasons

What is the Noongar Seasonal Calendar?

Six seasons instead of four Based on environmental changes and sky observations Traditional knowledge passed down for thousands of years Helps understand when to hunt, gather, and celebrate

The Six Noongar Seasons

Sky Words Matching Game

Match Noongar words to sky pictures Work in pairs to practice pronunciation Listen for the sounds in each word Use actions to remember meanings

Traditional Noongar Wisdom

"When the Djinda (stars) are bright and clear, Djilba season brings new life to Country"

Sky Observations: Then and Now

{"left":"Noongar people watched star positions to know seasons\nCloud patterns told them when rain was coming\nSun height showed best times for different activities","right":"Modern weather apps use similar sky observations\nScientists still watch clouds and stars\nTraditional knowledge helps climate research"}

Create Your Sky Diary

Describe today's sky using Noongar words Draw what you observe outside Write simple phrases about the current season Share your observations with a partner

Success Criteria Check

Can you name the six Noongar seasons? Can you use Noongar words for sky features? Can you describe what you see in today's sky? Can you explain how sky observations help understand seasons?