Year 7 Lesson: Reflecting on Indigenous and Contemporary Practices

Curriculum Links

ACHASSK106: The nature of sources of evidence about ancient Australia and what they reveal about Australia’s ancient past, such as the use of resources.

ACHASSK107: The nature of the sources for ancient Australia and what they reveal about Australia’s past in the ancient period, such as the use of resources.

ACHASSK108: The importance of conserving the remains of the ancient past, including the heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework: Cultural Responsiveness Standard - Staff embed Aboriginal cultural knowledge, such as traditional resource use and trade practices, to demonstrate respect for community values and environmental stewardship.

Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures - Students explore pre-contact and contact histories to understand Indigenous innovation and adaptation in material use.

Reading: Reflecting on Indigenous and Contemporary Practices

Reflecting on indigenous and contemporary practices highlights evolution in timber use. Indigenous methods focus on sustainability and cultural significance. Contemporary practices incorporate technology for efficiency. Blending both ensures respectful and innovative designs.

Spelling Bank

Here are 20 words from the reading for spelling practice (click to hear the word and a longer sentence with context and meaning):

Example Sentences

  1. The word reflecting means thinking deeply about. In the lesson, reflecting on practices shows evolution in timber use.
  2. The word indigenous means native or original. In the reading, indigenous methods emphasize sustainability.
  3. The word contemporary means modern or current. In the context, contemporary practices use technology.
  4. The word practices means customary ways. In the lesson, practices blend indigenous and modern.
  5. The word highlights means emphasizes or features. In the reading, highlights the significance of cultural methods.
Fill in the Blanks (Using words from the reading)
1. Reflecting on __________ and contemporary practices.
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2. Indigenous methods focus on __________.
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3. Contemporary practices incorporate __________.
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4. Blending ensures __________ designs.
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5. __________ highlights evolution.
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6. Practices are __________.
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7. Cultural __________ is important.
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. Reflecting highlights __________ in timber use.
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2. Indigenous methods focus on __________.
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3. Contemporary practices incorporate __________.
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4. Blending ensures __________ designs.
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5. __________ highlights evolution.
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6. Practices are __________.
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7. Cultural __________ is important.
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