Learning objects Syllabus Bites: Caring for Country

TLF ID M015353

A webpage with information and resources on how the traditional knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is being used to make better land management decisions. Fire-stick farming is demonstrated and explained.





Educational details

Educational value
  • This resource addresses the Australian Curriculum cross curriculum priorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture and Sustainability for year 7 and 8 Science students. Allows students to appreciate the diversity of ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders managed their environment. Caters for a diverse range of student interests and abilities with a wide variety of links and embedded videos. This resource addresses content and outcomes specifically relating to the NSW Science syllabus.
Year level

7; 8

Learning area
  • Science

Other details

Contributors
  • Author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: author
  • Contributor
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Data contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Publisher
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
Access profile
  • Generic
Learning Resource Type
  • Interactive
Rights
  • © State of New South Wales, Department of Education and Communities, 2013.