First Nations Peoples’ Knowledge of Matter

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  • Year 3
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Presentation Summary

What do beeswax and resin have in common? How did First Nations peoples' knowledge of matter and bush science help them thrive in Australia's harsh landscapes?

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  • Investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state (AC9S3U04)

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