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Many Australians identify with the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. But did you know that Indigenous people have identified more detailed and complex seasons for their local areas? Investigate and find out about the seasons in your local area.

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Curriculum codes:

Year 3: ACSHE050,ACHASSI052 , ACHASSI061
Year 4: ACSSU072, ACSSU073, ACHASSI073, ACHASSI082
Year 5: ACSSU043, ACSSU078, ACHASSI094
Year 6: ACSSU094, ACHASSI122, ACHASSI133

Ideal for: Middle and Upper Primary Ages 7 – 12
Themes:

investigate
be creative

Time required: 40 minutes

Curriculum connections: Science, Geography, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Sustainability
https://www.coolaustralia.org/activity/cool-burning-seasons-upper-primary/

Device for researching
Paints, colouring pencils or markers
Paper and pencils

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Indigenous Seasons In Your Local Area

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