This simple worksheet is a terrific way for students to begin to make connections to the Traditional land on which they live. After finding the name of the Traditional lands on which they live, students will record this name on the sheet before illustrating their favourite place in the community.
As a class, research and find out the name of the Traditional lands that your school community is on.
The importance of Country/Place to First Nations Australians and the Country/Place on which the school is located
The Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Country/Place on which the school is located and why Country/Place is important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Country/Place on which the school is located and why Country/Place is important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the ways in which they maintain special connections to particular Country/Place
Identify how people are connected to different places
Students can use the 2nd option to write about why the place they chose is special to them.