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Declaration of Intent (Lesson Plan)

Story and discussion
Individual/small group/ large group: Blue group
Day/date: 14/09

Data gathered:
Children enjoy listening to stories.
Children participate in an acknowledgement of country each afternoon.

Intentions/objectives: What do you want children to learn or know

• Be aware of the land they are living on.
• Create meaning as to why they do the acknowledgement of country each day.
• Acknowledge the importance of being respectful and honouring Aboriginal people.

Learning experiences to be implemented: By whom:

I will read the book “I’m Australian Too” when we do group time at bush kinder. Once finished we
will have a discussion regarding ways we can respect aboriginal people, their land and animals. We
will then do our acknowledgment of country.

Rationale (reason for plan, how does the experience meet the intention):
Curriculum links
This lesson will take place at bush kinder, it will give children a basic representation of what they
are saying when they talk about promising to look after the land when they do their
acknowledgement of country. The discussion highlights the importance of showing respect and
how we can do this, children will be required to brainstorm ideas and share where willing.
VELDF:
Outcome 2: Children feel a connection to the land we are on by exploring and through discussion.
Outcome 5: Children can articulate ways in which we are able to respect Aboriginal culture.
Marrung:
Outcome 1: By having these discussions children are more aware, they create understanding and
respect for Aboriginal culture and history.

BEP118: Planning template

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Provisions (space, materials, time, presentation):

Book: I’m Australian too. This experience will take place towards the end of bush kinder and will
take approximately 20 minutes.

Role of the educators:

Read story. Facilitate discussion regarding respect of Aboriginal culture including the land, animals
and people. Select child to read the acknowledgment.

How will you document what happens?

Take photos, discuss involvement in daily reflection.

Critical Reflection (What are the possible equity considerations for this experience?)

NA.

What next: forward planning

Continue conversation. Link to mini beast lesson.

BEP118: Planning template