Who are the Aboriginal people of Australia?

This resource offers an engaging and informative exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, designed for KS3 students but also suitable for KS4. Includes worksheet and powerpoint, as well as a lesson plan.

It covers a range of topics, from the cultural significance of Dreamtime stories to the impact of colonialism and the ongoing challenges faced by these communities. The resource includes a variety of activities aimed at developing key historical and geographical skills, such as describing, assessing, and analyzing. With a focus on promoting understanding and critical thinking, this resource is ideal for fostering meaningful discussions on Indigenous Australian history and culture.

Key Features:

• Focus on key skills: Describe, Assess, Analyze
• Map skills activity
• Exploration of:
  • Social equality and discrimination
  • Aboriginal Dreamtime stories
  • The impact of colonialism
• Infographic analysis task
• Highlights the difficulties faced by Aboriginal communities
• Emoji exit ticket for interactive learning assessment
• Encourages deeper understanding and discussion of Indigenous Australian history and culture