Teacher background information
Year 4 Science Content Description
Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of science
Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships (ACSHE061 - Scootle )In the construction of this teacher background information, a list of consulted works has been generated. The consulted works are provided as evidence of the research undertaken to inform the development of the teacher background information. To access this information, please read and acknowledge the following important information:
Please note that some of the sources listed in the consulted works may contain material that is considered culturally offensive or inappropriate. The consulted works are not provided or recommended as classroom resources.
I have read and confirm my awareness that the consulted works may contain offensive material and are not provided or recommended by ACARA as classroom resources.
The following sources were consulted in the construction of this teacher background information. They are provided as evidence of the research undertaken to inform the development of the teacher background information. It is important that educators recognise that despite written records being incredibly useful, they can also be problematic as they are often based on non-Indigenous interpretations of observations and records of First Nations Peoples’ behaviours, actions, comments and traditions. Such interpretations privilege western paradigms of non-First Nations authors and include, at times, attitudes and language of the past. These sources often lack the viewpoints of the people they discuss and can contain ideas based on outdated scientific theories. Furthermore, although the sources are in the public domain, they may contain cultural breaches and cause offence to the Peoples concerned. With careful selection, evaluation and community consultation, the consulted works may provide teachers with further support and reference materials that could be culturally audited, refined and adapted to construct culturally appropriate teaching and learning materials. The ability to select and evaluate appropriate resources is an essential cultural capability skill for educators. |
Allen, L. (2018). Kanalaritja: An unbroken string: Honouring the tradition of Tasmanian Aboriginal shell stringing. Australian Historical Studies, 49(1), 126-129.
Bayly, I. (1999). Review of how Indigenous People managed for water in desert regions of Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 82, 17.
Burden, H. (2016, May 21). TasWeekend: A shore thing. The Mercury. Retrieved from https://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/tasweekend-a-shore-thing/news-story/f68ea25d494c5303d4694dd792f44647
Clarke, P. (2008). Aboriginal plant collectors: Botanists and Australian Aboriginal People in the nineteenth century. Dural, N.S.W.: Rosenberg Publishing.
Davis, S., Ganambarr, M., & Traynor, S. (1982). Aboriginal science teacher's handbook: incorporating the Milingimbi case study. Darwin: Northern Territory Department of Education.
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (Tasmania). (2017). Aboriginal Cultural Practices. Retrieved from https://www.aboriginalheritage.tas.gov.au/cultural-heritage/aboriginal-cultural-practices
Elders Council of Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation. (n.d.). Necklace making. Retrieved from http://www.tas-aboriginal-elders.org.au/necklace-making
Gough, J. (2014). Lola Greeno: Cultural jewels. Retrieved from https://australiandesigncentre.com/media/uploads/files/Honouring_the_Past_3a_Making_a_Future_-_Julie_Gough.pdf
Gough, J., & Greeno, L. (2014). Lola Greeno: Cultural jewels – education kit. Darlinghurst, NSW: Australian Design Centre. Retrieved from https://australiandesigncentre.com/media/uploads/files/NEWADCLOGO_lola_greenedKit_final.pdf
Murray, N. (n.d.). A healing walk. Retrieved from http://www.eelfestival.org.au/assets/healingwalkessay.pdf
National Museum of Australia. (n.d.). Ganguri/Manmunga. Retrieved from http://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/set/3334?object=241488
National Museum of Australia. (n.d.). Tasmanian Aboriginal shell necklaces. Retrieved from https://www.nma.gov.au/explore/collection/highlights/tasmanian-aboriginal-shell-necklaces
Palmer, E. (1884). On plants used by the natives of north Queensland Flinders and Mitchell Rivers, for food, medicine etc. etc. Sydney: Thos. Richards, Government Printer.
Roth, W. E. (1910). North Queensland Ethnography: Social and individual nomenclature (Bulletin No. 18). Records of the Australian Museum, 8(1), 79-106.
Sainty, T. (2017). Kanalaritja: An unbroken string [Teacher’s guide]. Retrieved from http://kanalaritja.tmag.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/WEB_kanalaritja_Teachers-guide.pdf
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. (n.d.). Kanalaritja: An unbroken string. Retrieved from http://kanalaritja.tmag.tas.gov.au/
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. (n.d.). Lola Greeno: Cultural jewels. Retrieved from https://www.tmag.tas.gov.au/whats_on/exhibitions/current_upcoming/info/lola_greeno_cultural_jewels
Terry, P. & Walker, T. (2014, July). Colourful shell stories from Flinders Island. ABC News. Retrieved from http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/07/03/4038769.htm
The Orb. (n.d.). Shell stringing. Retrieved from https://www.theorb.tas.gov.au/living-cultures/shellstringing