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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags

Cool+PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 2Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesSocialIndigenous Education

Summary

Learning intentions

Students will:

  • understand that flags can be used for decorative, symbolic or signalling purposes
  • recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.

Success criteria

Students can:

  • explain what the colours and patterns on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags symbolise
  • describe why displaying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags is important
  • use materials to create a replica of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.

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