Walk with the Waugal videos
Immerse your students in this journey with Dr Noel Nannup, respected Aboriginal Elder, story-teller and cultural guide. Let him take your students to significant sites around Perth and explain their cultural importance to Aboriginal people and how they are sustainably managed today.
These resources have been designed to meet curriculum outcomes in high school Years 7 - 10.
How to use these resources:
- Introduce your class to the Waugal, recognised by Noongar people as the protector of all fresh water sources. Encourage your students to immerse themselves in this experience as they begin to understand the cultural importance of these bodies of water to Noongar people and how they remain vital to the people of Perth.
- Students can capture the main elements of the videos by using the comprehension sheet listed under each video for further learning. You can also build a full program by incorporating the lesson plan listed under each video.
The Waugal
The Waugal is a snake or rainbow serpent recognised by Noongar people as the giver of life who maintains all fresh water sources.
The Waugal comprehension sheet
Year 7 - 10
Use this comprehension sheet to help your students record the main elements of the video for further learning.
The Waugal lesson plan
Year 7 - 10
Students will learn how the Waugal created the waterways in Perth, how they have have changed over time and how we can protect them for the future.
Other story locations
Lake Joondalup
Hear the story of the tall Charnock spirit woman and how Lake Joondalup got its name.
Lake Joondalup comprehension sheet
Year 7 - 10
Pinjar Joondalup forms part of a nature reserve visited by locals for generations, this comprehension sheet will capture the main elements of the video.
Lake Joondalup lesson plan
Year 7 - 10
Students will learn about the Joondalup region, which is part of Mooro country and holds great cultural significance to the land and the sky.
Kings Park
Learn about Kings Park and its special significance to Noongar people.
Kings Park comprehension sheet
Year 7 - 10
Ask your students to complete the comprehension sheet to learn about Kaarta Gar-up, a sacred place to the Whadjuk Noongar people and a special meeting place for all.
Kings Park lesson plan
Year 7 - 10
Students will learn about Kaarta Gar-up, an area commonly known as Mount Eliza, which provided a place to camp, hunt and hold ceremonies for the Whadjuk Noongar people.
Gnangara groundwater system
One of the precious water sources that the Waugal created is the Gnangara Mound, a huge aquifer that is Perth’s largest source of fresh water.
Gnangara Mound comprehension sheet
Year 7 - 10
Students will delve into the vast expanse of Gnangara Mound to identify its importance to Perth's water supply.
Gnangara Mound lesson plan
Year 7 - 10
Students will learn about Gnangara Mound, one of the precious water sources that the Waugal created and WA’s largest groundwater system.
Bennett Brook
Kordiny Karla Boodjar or Bennett Brook is an important part of the Waugal creation story and it’s also the life stream of Whiteman Park.
Comprehension sheet
Year 7 - 10
Use this comprehension sheet to capture main elements of the video and spark your students' thoughts about how Korndiny Karla Boodjar (Bennett Brook) forms part of our connected waterway.
Lesson plan
Year 7 - 10
Use this lesson plan to take your students on a journey through Korndiny Karla Boodjar (Bennett Brook), a place of great cultural significance to the Noongar people.