Year 7 Lesson 8: Indigenous and Community Uses of Metal Tools

Curriculum Links

VCDSTS004: Explore the use of familiar designed solutions to meet their needs.

VCDSTC005: Explore the characteristics and properties of familiar designed solutions in at least one technologies context.

VCDSCD006: Experience and explore how designed solutions are created and produced safely to meet personal needs.

Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework: Cultural Responsiveness Standard - Staff embed Aboriginal cultural knowledge, such as traditional uses of metal tools in hunting and art, to demonstrate respect for community values and environmental stewardship.

Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures - Students explore traditional and community uses of metal tools to understand sustainable and culturally appropriate design solutions.

Reading: Indigenous and Community Uses of Metal Tools

Indigenous communities use metal tools for hunting and art, like spears and sculptures. Community uses include construction and daily tasks. Sustainable practices ensure long-term availability.

Traditional knowledge integrates with modern design. Year 7 students explore these uses for cultural awareness. Respect community values in technology.

These uses promote sustainable design.

Aboriginal people ingeniously repurposed metal from early European ships, forging spearheads and axes superior to stone. Tools for hunting, fishing, and ceremonies reflected deep cultural ties.

Community applications include building shelters and crafting art that tells stories. Sustainable practices involve tool repair and knowledge transmission.

Modern integrations respect traditional designs in contemporary tech. Students gain cultural awareness by studying these, ensuring respectful innovation.

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

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  1. Indigenous communities use metal tools.
  2. Create art like spears and sculptures.
  3. Community uses include construction.
  4. Sustainable practices ensure availability.
  5. Traditional knowledge integrates design.
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1. Indigenous communities use metal tools for __________.
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2. Create art like __________ and sculptures.
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3. Community uses include __________ and daily tasks.
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5. Traditional __________ integrates with modern design.
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6. Students explore these uses for cultural __________.
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7. Respect community __________ in technology.
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1. What do indigenous use tools for?
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2. What is an example of art?
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3. What includes construction?
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4. What ensures availability?
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5. What integrates with modern design?
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6. What do students explore for awareness?
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7. What to respect in technology?
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