I love being able to incorporate the ATSI perspective into most areas of my teaching. Now there are HEAPS of resources out there… the problem is sometimes trying to find them!
While on Maternity Leave, I dedicated a fair amount of time to finding these resources and creating a database of them. I had to search far and wide for some gems which were hidden in the abyss that is the internet.
With NAIDOC week fast-approaching I thought that tonight I'd share TEN of these amazing resources and websites with you, that are perfect for the Primary Classroom.
Image taken of one of my students artworks (2014).
1. YULUNGA- This is a PDF that you can download/print and it is filled with games and activities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from around the country. This is an excellent resource for PD/H/PE and for those moments when you need to fill-in some time.
2. Dust Echoes- This is a favourite of mine. Dust Echoes is a series of twelve beautifully animated dreamtime stories from Central Arnhem Land, telling stories of love, loyalty, duty to country and aboriginal custom and law.
3. Global Words- The fifteen units of work in Global Words have been produced by World Vision Australia and the Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA) to integrate the teaching and learning of English with global citizenship education.
4. Move It Mob Style- Move it Mob Style is a 20 episode x 30 minute dance-based fitness program for television broadcast and online. Showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hip hop and popular music, Move it Mob Style is all about good beats: using dance to stay healthy. Another great resource for PD/H/PE.
5. Deadly Vibe- Our vision is to support all Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people in reaching their full potential by providing positive imagery, identifiable role models and quality information to improve community and quality of life. Deadly Vibe is Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, sport, entertainment, health and education magazine. This is a great resource for Literacy Groups.
6. Be Deadly Online- Deadly Online is an animation and poster campaign about big issues online, like bullying, reputation and respect for others. Developed with deadly Indigenous writers and voice actors, all Australians can enjoy these short, fun animations and learn about how we want to behave together online.
7. Dreaming Stories Online- A collection of Dreamtime stories in video format, and useful information for students.
8. Gummingurru- There are a variety of resources and units of work on this website, available to the general public. These learning activities are seen by the Gummingurru Aboriginal Corporation (GAC) as an important reconciliation activity to be shared by Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal people.
9. Darug Country- The blog is designed to promote Learning
from Aboriginal Country in Sydney. This site provides you with
videos, lessons for the IWB, texts, and ideas for teaching about Darug on Darug
Country. This resource is brilliant… make sure you check it out!
10. Education Dreaming (Crackerjack)- Education
Dreaming is a non-Profit, For Purpose, Social Enterprise set up to share and
educate to the world (using positive and innovative methodologies) and revive
for our own people, the incredible and precious ancient culture and knowledge
of this country’s Ancient Australians.
And there you have it…
Ten AMAZING websites/resources that you should definitely check out RIGHT NOW!
EDIT: I have created a database with these and other websites/resources that I've found. You can download it for FREE right HERE.
Please note that this is a work in progress. If you find any other ATSI websites/ resources please feel free to comment below and I'll add them in :)
