Indigenous Seasons In Your Local Area

Indigenous Seasons In Your Local Area

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 6
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • ...

Lesson summary

Many Australians identify with the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. But did you know that Indigenous people have identified more detailed and complex seasons for their local areas? Investigate and find out about the seasons in your local area. 

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Curriculum codes:

Ideal for: Middle and Upper Primary Ages 7 – 12
Themes: 

  • investigate
  • be creative

Time required: 40 minutes

Curriculum connections: Science, Geography, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Sustainability
https://www.coolaustralia.org/activity/cool-burning-seasons-upper-primary/

Resources required

  • Device for researching 
  • Paints, colouring pencils or markers
  • Paper and pencils

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