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Didgeridoos
Learners explore the Aboriginal culture from Australia and create and play their own didgeridoo using recycled objects.
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Continents of the World
Second graders participate in a lesson about how people are the same, how people are different and where the continents are located. They go on a trip around the woworld to visit a country in each continent.
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Indigenous People Day
Do you know why we celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People? Did you even know we celebrate this day? After reading a short passage about this international celebration, scholars answer true or false questions,...
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What is a Treaty?
Students examine the notion of terra nullius, the idea under which Australia was settled. Then they compare the economic and social outcomes for Australia's indigenous people under terra nullius with those of other indigenous peoples...
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Myth of the Western Man
Students identify ways in which history and culture influence identity. They make a time-line and research dates to identify their significance, as well as, create a self portrait pictorially or verbally, that explores the complexity of...
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Australian Aborigines
Students research the art and culture of the Australian Aborigines.
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Australian Legends
Pupils discover legends of Australia and compare them to Biblical stories. In this Australian legends lesson, students discuss the Australian "Stories of the Dreaming" and their purpose in Australian culture. Pupils work in...
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Papunya Dot Paintings
Students create examples of Papunya Dot Paintings using brushes, tempera or acrylic paints, dowel rods, and paper in this Art lesson for any grade or ability level. Examples of Papunya Dot Paintings are included as resource links.
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Francis Firebrace
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Francis Firebrace and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Mixing Up the Melting Pot
Students examine the cultures of indigenous peoples and how they have or have not assimilated into modern society. They create reports with recommendations on how the Nukak of Columbia could be assimilated into society.
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Reconciliation
Students develop an awareness of issues involved in Reconciliation. They use two different stimuli to approach this theme. Students write definitions/interpretations of Reconciliation.
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Warlugulong
Students explore and appreciate variety of ways in which environment can be depicted for range of purposes. They compare different representations of place and environment, and analyze ways information is being communicated.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Art of Australia
Wikipedia offers a page on the art of Australia, including many hyperlinked names of artists and their works.
Other
Australian Aboriginal Art and Culture
This site gives you information on Aboriginal Life and Culture. You will meet some working artists, see their art, and visit the Didgeridoo page.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Australian Aboriginal Art and Storytelling
In this lesson plan, learners will consider "Australian Aboriginal Art and Storytelling." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Other
Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery (Darwin, Australia)
An Aboriginal-owned gallery that collects and exhibits the work of the indigenous people of Australia.
Other
Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: The Art of the First Fleet
A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...
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Natural History Museum (London): The Art of the First Fleet
A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...
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Nga (Australia): Michael Riley Sights Unseen
This retrospective focuses on the artwork and career of Aboriginal artist Michael Riley. His medium is photography. His work centers around his people and others' perceptions of them.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Aborinigal and Torres Strait Islander
The Australian Museum Online presents the anthropology of the Indigenous people of Australia. See their collection of artifacts and read about western desert art and other historical ideas about Australia.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Marlbatharndu Wanggagu Once Upon a Time in the West
Photographic exhibit tells the story of the history of the North Western Australian Aboriginal people while integrating storytelling, cultural heritage, and contemporary art.
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[Aboriginal Band Yothu Yindi Taken at Sydney Writers' Festival 1995] [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring indigenous Australian art can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Aboriginal Dancer Performing at the Multicultural Festival
A broad selection of images featuring indigenous Australian art can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.