CURRICULUM

CONNECTING OUR LEARNERS

In partnership with the NSW Department of Education, we have developed an online First Nations curriculum for students from Years 8 through to Year 12, that is identity building, delivers learning related to local issues and prioritises and merges First Nations knowledge and western science.

The curriculum has been developed in line with NESA requirements and is designed to fit into the units of work that are mandatory in the current NSW teachings. This allows teachers to integrate the modules into the teachings without any additional time and logistical pressures.

These are self-paced modules, and can be teacher directed, student directed or a combination of both.

MODULES

Stage 4

Archaeology: A study of archaeological practice with a focus on First Nations and on-country experiences.

Science I: A study of First Nations understanding of the sky, cultural connection and significance.

Survive: A cross curricular, project-based module on exploring the past of community and country.

Identity: An English module centred on who we are, with a focus on cultural identity and what this means for an individual.

Stage 5

Geography & Rivers: This module explores the importance of rivers and river management, to the culture of First Nations peoples, and to contemporary Australia.

Science II: A study of First Nations understanding of the land, flora and fauna, and the cultural connection and significance.

Thrive: A cross curricular project-based module based on exploring and celebrating the future of community and country.

Stage 6

English I: An English Studies module that explores transition to post-school life with an emphasis on the importance of working with community and Elders.

English II: An English Studies module that explores the concept of who we are, through cultural and digital identity.