Recommended resources for Naidoc Week

Primary and secondary lesson resources to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Naidoc Week

Tes Resources Team

Aboriginal Art Celebrating Naidoc Week

Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture with these lesson resources

Every July, Australians recognise and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous communities to their country by taking part in a variety of activities in honour of Naidoc (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week.

To help you explore indigenous culture with your primary and secondary classes, we've selected a range of engaging lesson activities and ideas to get you started.

Primary resources

Aboriginal Creation Story
JanSkelly

Aboriginal Creation Story

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A powerpoint telling one of the many Aboriginal stories of creation, with Aboriginal artwork used as a (talking point) background. This story comes from the following source - www.ancient-origins.net
Aboriginal Art - KS2
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Aboriginal Art - KS2

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This was a mini topic that I did with a Year 5/6 class but it would work throughout Key Stage 2. It spanned two afternoon sessions and could easily be lengthened to create more of a topic. Pupils discover the key features of Aboriginal art and then go on to explore and record their own ideas before ...
ABORIGINAL ROCK ART ALONG THE KIMBERLEY COAST - WANDJINA ART
KPolkinghorne

ABORIGINAL ROCK ART ALONG THE KIMBERLEY COAST - WANDJINA ART

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There are two distinctive forms of Aboriginal Art found in the sandstone caves and ledges along the Kimberley coast. The Wandjina art - the focus of this study, is closely associated with the living culture of present day Aboriginal people.The second form is known as Gwion, Gwion /Bradshaw Art. Thi...
NAIDOC Aboriginal Editable Pack
edomain

NAIDOC Aboriginal Editable Pack

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A collection of NAIOC Week editable templates to use in your child's portfolio/learning stories. Insert your own photos and write and edit your text. Print off and add to your portfolios.
Aboriginal Noongar Vocabulary lesson
teachnchatter

Aboriginal Noongar Vocabulary lesson

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Aboriginal Noongar Vocabulary lesson - PowerPoint lesson that covers many Aboriginal Noongar words. 258 slides. A great lesson to go through regularly and alongside your existing curriculum content. Such an easy way to incorporate Aboriginal culture into your class programs. Aboriginal Noongar Voc...