An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal astronomy.
Display this poster in your classroom as a reminder of the importance of integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the curriculum.
Why teach all Australian kids about Aboriginal astronomy?
Teaching Australian children about Aboriginal astronomy provides a great opportunity to explore:
- the link between land and sky
- animal and plant behaviour
- navigation
- Aboriginal law
- seasons and weather
- the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A great addition to your collection of First Nations resources
The content in this poster addresses the cross-curricular priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture. It could also be used to guide conversations with your students in conjunction with NAIDOC Week celebrations.
I would love some activities on Aboriginal Astronomy for my 2/3 class. Particularly linking to: the moon and months; the sun and time of day; the stars and navigation.
Are there activities on indigenous astronomy that go with this?
Hi Leesa Thank you for your comment. We don't currently have any specific activities to accompany this poster. Sorry that we couldn't help on this occasion.