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Explore how the Yugambeh, Yuggera, Githabul and Quandamooka formed the Birin Alliance to resist invasion, and think about why nations form alliances.
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What students do
- Learn how four nations formed the Birin Alliance
- Discuss why nations form alliances
Australian Curriculum
- Year levels
- Years 6 to 9
- Learning areas
- HistoryCivics and Citizenship
- A_TSIP2Strong systems of family, kinship, law, governance and authorityPeople
- 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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