A fun blend of storytelling and demonstrations that respectfully engages with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives. This unique show introduces students to Indigenous science, helping them to appreciate the complex understanding Australia's First Nations people have of land, sea and sky. Concepts covered include deep time, caring for Country, the fire triangle and weather.
Level: Years 2 - 6
Duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: Maximum 150 students
Price: $500 per show (at capacity this equates to $3.33 per student).
All of our presenters are registered to work with vulnerable people and our shows are fully insured and risk assessed.
The show is adjusted to suit the age of the audience. This means that some demonstrations and explanations will vary between shows.
45 minutes is required before and after shows for set up & pack down. If multiple shows are being performed on the same day, 30 minutes is required between shows to reset.
Fire demonstrations require the fire alarm system to be isolated or turned off. If this is not possible, contact us to discuss options.
Australian Curriculum Version 9.0
A_TSICP1 - First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways.
A_TSIC1 - First Nations Australian societies are diverse and have distinct cultural expressions such as language, customs and beliefs. As First Nations Peoples of Australia, they have the right to maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural expressions, while also maintaining the right to control, protect and develop culture as Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property.
A_TSIC2 - First Nations Australians’ ways of life reflect unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing.
A_TSIC3 - The First Peoples of Australia (Aboriginal Peoples) belong to the world’s oldest continuous cultures. First Nations Australians demonstrate resilience in the maintenance, practice and revitalisation of culture despite the many historic and enduring impacts of colonisation, and continue to celebrate and share the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures.
A_TSIP1 - Australia has 2 distinct First Nations Peoples; each encompasses a diversity of nations across Australia. Aboriginal Peoples are the first peoples of Australia and have occupied the Australian continent for more than 60,000 years. Torres Strait Islander Peoples are the First Nations Peoples of the Torres Strait and have occupied the region for over 4,000 years.
AC9S5I01 - pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions.
AC9S6I01 - pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions.
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