Read about Pastor Haussmann’s Bethesda mission, Bilin Bilin’s terms of trade and the Burleigh Bora Ring, then answer the questions.
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What students do
- Read about the Bethesda mission and Bilin Bilin’s terms of trade
- Answer questions on early contact
Australian Curriculum
- Year levels
- Years 7 to 10
- Learning areas
- HistoryEnglish
- A_TSICP2Colonisation under terra nullius, experienced as an invasionCountry/Place
- A_TSIP2Strong systems of family, kinship, law, governance and authorityPeople
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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