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Living off our waters

Teachers can enrich their curriculum by teaching students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sustainable resource management, highlighting the deep connection between Indigenous cultures and the environment.

Learning Area:

Humanities and Social Sciences

Year level:

Level 4

Rusty Red Sandy Beach. Photographer: Felix Cesare. Source: Getty Images. Used under licence

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