Unit Plan

Telling Our Indigenous Stories

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How far back is 40,000 years? Scholars research the first indigenous people in Aboriginal Australia. Using museum artifacts, maps, and background readings, they form conclusions on the life of the first Australians and their struggles to survive.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Create your own indigenous museum in the classroom using artifacts found online 
  • Tour the National Archives Museum website and extend the lesson by comparing and contrasting different museum exhibits: National Archives
Classroom Considerations
  • Additional educational resources available online: NMA
Pros
  • Contains printable worksheets and materials for classroom distribution 
  • Includes enlarged primary photographs and documents for display and group research
Cons
  • None