Capricorn Coast Indigenous Seasons

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Indigenous Seasons

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SubjectIndigenous Seasons

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create a work short for year 7 students based on Understanding Capricorn Coast's Indigenous Seasons: Beyond Four Seasons: Many Indigenous groups recognize 5 or 6 seasons, each linked to specific environmental cues like plant flowering, and animal movements. Dynamic & Local: Seasons aren't fixed; they're guides to what the land is doing, so they might be longer or shorter. Please include that students need to create their own seasons wheel for the area. I have attached an information sheet the st...

This learning resource focuses on the Darumbal people's unique six-season calendar system, which is based on environmental indicators rather than fixed calendar dates. Students will explore the significance of Indigenous seasonal knowledge by comparing it to the European four-season model. The resource guides students through the understanding of specific environmental indicators, such as the flowering of the Wattle and turtle nesting, that signify seasonal changes. Furthermore, students are encouraged to create their own season wheel reflecting local environmental indicators, fostering a deeper connection to their own surroundings and the cultural significance of seasonal change.

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