Find out why “continuous” is the most important word in our history, by comparing the archaeological layers of Europe with Yugambeh Country.
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What students do
- Compare the archaeological layers of Europe and Yugambeh Country
- Explain what “continuous culture” means
Australian Curriculum
- Year levels
- Years 7 to 10
- Learning areas
- History
- A_TSIC3Resilience in keeping culture strong despite the impacts of colonisationCulture
- A_TSIP1Two distinct First Nations Peoples, each made up of many nationsPeople
Suggested links to version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum cross-curriculum priorities: First Nations histories and cultures. Summaries are in our own words; see ACARA for the full organising ideas.
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Survivor Numbers: The “Empty Land” Myth
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