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Indigenous Scientists

These resources introduce students to the stories, achievements, and scientific pathways of Indigenous scientists, highlighting how their expertise and cultural knowledge continue to shape contemporary understandings and innovation in STEM.

Learning Area:

Science

Year levels:

Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6

Human Hands with Green Branches of Eucalyptus. Photographer: Elena Pochesneva. Source: Getty Images. Used under Licence.

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