Read seven reasons land tends to do better when cared for by Indigenous people, from holistic management to firestick farming, and answer questions.
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What students do
- Read seven reasons land thrives in Indigenous hands
- Explain firestick farming and the impact of colonialism
Australian Curriculum
- Year levels
- Years 6 to 9
- Learning areas
- ScienceGeography
- A_TSICP1Deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country: land, sea, sky and waterwaysCountry/Place
- A_TSIC2Unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doingCulture
- SS2Responsible use of resources and healthy environmentsSustainability: Systems
- SW1World views that value connection, fairness and justiceSustainability: World views
Suggested links to version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum cross-curriculum priorities: First Nations histories and cultures and Sustainability. Summaries are in our own words; see ACARA for the full organising ideas.
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