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Exploring local Country: Places of importance

In this module, students explore places of importance that hold social, cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance. They learn how these places, from a single scarred tree to a mountain range, embody stories and relationships built over generations. These resources support students and teachers to deepen their respect for the Country they live, learn, and play on.

Learning Areas:

Humanities and Social Sciences, English, Mathematics

Year levels:

Foundation, Level 1, Level 2

Savage River, The Tarkine, Palawa Country. Tiffany Garvie. Source: Ngarrngga. © Tiffany Garvie 2023. Used under licence.

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