Water in Aboriginal culture incursion
Students will explore the deep connection Aboriginal people have with water and explore traditional Aboriginal water management and conservation practices that began over 60,000 years ago. They will also explore sustainable practices related to significant waterways on Wadjuk Country.
Through storytelling, multimedia and cultural artefacts, students will actively recognise Noongar knowledge systems and the cultural significance of water. This will provide insight into how waterways continue to be cared for and sustainably managed today.
What's covered at each year level?
Pre-primary to year 1
Duration: 45-60 minutes | Suitable for: 20-30 students per session (one class)
- The connection of Aboriginal people to the land, sea, sky and waterways
- Traditional, sustainable practices of Noongar people for locating, treating, transporting and conserving water
- Interconnection of plants, animals, people, the environment and water
Years 2 - 4
Duration: 50-60 minutes | Suitable for: 20-65 students per session
- The connection of Aboriginal people to the land, sea, sky and waterways
- Cultural relevance of water around Perth
- Traditional, sustainable practices of Noongar people for locating, treating, transporting and conserving water
- Interconnection of plants, animals, people, the environment and water
Years 5 - 6
Duration: 50-60 minutes | Suitable for: 20-65 students per session
- Cultural relevance of water around the Perth and Peel area
- Traditional, sustainable practices of Noongar people for locating, treating, transporting and conserving water to current practices
- Noongar practices that enable survival in conditions of water scarcity
Year 7
Duration: 50-60 minutes | Suitable for: 30-90 students per session
- The connection of Aboriginal people to the land, sea, sky and waterways
- Noongar 6 seasons and how they are linked to plants, animals and water sources
- Traditional, sustainable practices of Noongar people for locating, treating, transporting and conserving water to current practices
Information for teachers
All incursions require a minimum of 2 sessions per booking and a minimum of 60 students in total. A supervising teacher must remain with the class for the duration of the incursion.