Caring for Country: First Nations Practices
Students will explore traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practices for caring for Country, such as sustainable resource management and cultural burning.
Key Questions
- Describe specific ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have cared for their Country for thousands of years.
- Analyze how traditional land management practices contribute to environmental health.
- Evaluate the lessons modern society can learn from First Nations' approaches to caring for Country.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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