Blueback - Connecting to the Ocean (home learning)

Curriculum connections: 

• English
• Critical Thinking
• Creative Thinking

• Access to the film Blueback, also available on Clickview.
• A device capable of accessing the internet
• A device capable of creating audiovisual recordings, such as an iPad or camera (optional)
• Art supplies (optional)
• Writing materials

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Communication
• Creativity
• Critical thinking

Ideal for: Ages 9 - 15

Time required: 30+ minutes

Learning@Home from Cool Australia
Learning@Home resources are designed for parents to use with children in the home environment, or for children to complete on their own. They can be used as stand alone activities or built into existing curriculum-aligned learning programs and are ideal for remote or independent learning.

Minderoo Foundation is proud to be the education partner for the film adaption of Tim Winton’s best-selling book, Blueback.

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