Australians participate in NAIDOCWeek in July to celebrate the history,

culture and achievements of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples.

SACRED Ground...connected with God or a god ordedicated to a religious purpose and sodeserving great respect.

How can we respect the land?

RESPECT

Create an acrostic poem about respecting the land...

Aboriginal ArtThere are several types of aboriginal art,and ways of making art; for example rockpainting, dot painting, rock engravings,bark painting, carvings, sculptures and

weaving and string art.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Australian_art

LEARN

Aboriginal art often tells a story.

Can you make up a story basedon this painting?

Painting byBevan Tjampitjimpa

Which Australiananimals can you find in

these examples ofAboriginal artwork?

Traditional Aboriginal Animal Artby Leslie Nawirridj

How would you describethese paintings?

ContemporaryAboriginal

artworkDot Painting Video

Can you create anartwork using

Aboriginal symbols?

Symbols used inPapunya Central

Desert art

CELEBRATE

Aboriginal Dance

Can you see any animals represented bythese Aboriginal dancers?

CELEBRATE

Create a dance using the movementsof Australian animals.

MUSIC

How the Kangaroo got its Pouch

Dreamtime Story Animations

Tiddalick the Frog

Mirram The Kangarooand Warreen The Wombat

Facts about Aboriginal art

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Have a great NAIDOC Week!Nicola

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