🌏 Part 1: Understanding Connection to Country

WALT (We Are Learning To): Understand what 'Connection to Country' means and identify ways Indigenous peoples connect with their land.

Success Criteria:

I can explain the meaning of 'Connection to Country'
I can list at least three ways Indigenous Australians connect with their Country
I can show respect when discussing Indigenous cultures

1. What does 'Connection to Country' mean for Indigenous Australians?

Just owning land

A special spiritual, cultural and physical relationship with the land

Living in the bush

Farming the land

2. Which of these show ways Indigenous Australians connect to their Country? (Tick all that apply)

Sharing Dreaming stories

Performing ceremonies

Caring for the land and animals

Creating traditional artwork

Gathering traditional foods

3. True or False: Indigenous Australians have been connected to this land for over 65,000 years.

True

False

✏️ Part 2: Explaining Connection to Country

4. In your own words, explain what 'Connection to Country' means.

Sentence starter for support: Connection to Country means ________________________

5. List three ways Indigenous Australians connect with their Country:

Ideas to help you: ceremonies, stories, caring for land, artwork, totems, traditional foods

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

6. Draw OR write about one way you could show respect for Indigenous culture and their Connection to Country.

Sentence starter: I can show respect by ____________________________

🌟 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners)

7. Research Task: Choose one Indigenous group from Australia (e.g. Wurundjeri, Yorta Yorta, Noongar, or a local group). Find out about their specific connection to Country.

Indigenous group I chose: _________________________________

Where is their Country located? ____________________________

Describe two specific ways this group connects to their Country:

8. Reflection: What is one new thing you learned about Connection to Country today?

9. Question for next lesson: What would you like to learn more about regarding Indigenous Australian culture?