Solar System Knowledge of the First Australians
4 Jun 2021

Solar System Knowledge of the First Australians

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For at least 65,000 years, First Nations Australians have understood Earth’s place in the solar system and the universe, write Kirsten Banks and Duane Hamacher. This extended resource and activity are best suited to Year 5 Earth and Space students … Continued
Q&A: Caring for Country
25 Jan 2021

Q&A: Caring for Country

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
Magic, culture and stalactites: how Aboriginal perspectives are transforming archaeological histories
20 Jan 2021

Magic, culture and stalactites: how Aboriginal perspectives are transforming archaeological histories

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
Food, tools and medicine: 5 native plants that illuminate deep Aboriginal knowledge
19 Jan 2021

Food, tools and medicine: 5 native plants that illuminate deep Aboriginal knowledge

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site
13 Nov 2020

School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site

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A recent program for school kids in Kakadu and West Arnhem Land, incorporating traditional knowledge and Western science, is a model for teaching Indigenous children on Country. This inspiring article is best suited to Biology students in Years 6-10 who … Continued
Learning the Star Knowledge of First Australians
4 Nov 2020

Learning the Star Knowledge of First Australians

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people use their understanding of the night sky to navigate, inform cultural practices and much more. This interesting resource explains the importance of Aboriginal star knowledge through three Aboriginal star stories. It is suitable for … Continued
Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
29 Oct 2020

Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

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The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine or Indigenous agricultural science, and Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students learning about fermentation and organic compounds.   … Continued
Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining
23 Sep 2020

Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining

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When humans and animals cross, it’s termed conflict. As Tim Jarvis explains, that’s not correct. This passionate article explains the human impact on ecosystems and the effect that is having on native animals. It is well suited to year 7 … Continued
‘All things will outlast us’: how the Indigenous concept of deep time helps us understand environmental destruction
21 Aug 2020

‘All things will outlast us’: how the Indigenous concept of deep time helps us understand environmental destruction

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By looking through Indigenous eyes at the Australian environment, scientists can better understand the history and prepare for the future of the land. This article is well suited to year 6-10 Biology and Earth Science students to highlight what can … Continued
Tim Jarvis – Trees are more important now than ever before
5 Aug 2020

Tim Jarvis – Trees are more important now than ever before

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Trees are not only useful for mitigating carbon emissions, they play many critical roles. Yet we are not doing enough to protect or restore them, writes environmental scientist Tim Jarvis. This article highlights the importance of science communication in protecting … Continued