Community and Remembrance
Stage 2 - History
Location
Kamay Botany Bay EEC - Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell
Overview
How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past? Exploring the site at Kamay Botany Bay National Park, students will consider the traditional use of the land by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people using artefact discovery, visit the monuments located within the National Park and complete their lessons at the farmhouse using slate and chalk.
- HT2-1 identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
- HT2-2 describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
- HT2-5 applies skills of historical inquiry and communication.
- Who lived here first and how do we know?
- How has our community changed? What features have been lost and what features have been retained?
- What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community?
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
- Sustainability
- Literacy
- Numeracy
| 9:45-10:30 | Introduction, toilets & fruit break/recess |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Alpha Farm School House |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Aboriginal tools and equipment Activity - Meeting place/bush walk |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Monument Walk/Boats in the Bay |
| 2:00 | Wrap up |
* There may be variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather
Students will:
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Investigate and compare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and European culture including water craft, food, shelter, artefacts and communication.
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Explore some natural resources used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for food, medicine, and tools.
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Explore the monuments within the park and the significance at this site.
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Visit Alpha Farm School House to role play a typical 19th century school session.