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Hydro Tasmania - Ancient and modern energy sources
Lesson12 of 15 in this unit
PrimaryYear 3 - 4Humanities and Social SciencesHistoryHealth and Physical EducationHealthEnvironmentalEnergyLand ManagementSustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureTechnology
Lesson Summary
Students will explore the ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples interacted with one of their environment’s key natural energy resources – fire. They will also investigate the ways in which electrical energy does some of the jobs previously achieved by fire, and will explore fire safety.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that fire is an energy source that shaped the histories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples prior to colonisation.
- recognise fire and electricity as two sources of energy that involve certain hazards that must be approached responsibly.
Success criteria
Students can:
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