Aboriginal People of Australia introduces students in grades K - 2 to Australia’s first people by examining Aboriginal history and culture. Students will view and interpret Aboriginal rock art, discover the deep relationship the Aboriginal people have with nature expressed through music, dance, art, and storytelling, and learn about the boomerang. Aboriginal cultural traditions are among the oldest in the history of man and many of their rituals and traditions are still practiced today. In addition to learning about Aboriginal history, students will create their own “mini” didgeridoo and design an authentic boomerang . This lesson is filled images and short videos to enhance the learning experience. Learning about cultures reinforces both SEL and global education programs by increasing social awareness, appreciation of diverse cultures and understanding about Our Cool World!  This lesson includes the following: • Aboriginal People of Australia - Lesson • Discovering Aboriginal Life in Prehistoric Times - Lesson • Aboriginal Culture - Lesson • The Didgeridoo – Art Project • Aboriginal Inventions - Lesson • Aboriginal Australian Create-A-Boomerang – Mini Art Project • Aboriginal People Today – Lesson Aboriginal People of Australia (44 pages) includes a lesson plan, PowerPoint images, an art lesson, and a fun craft. The Mini Didgeridoo art lesson includes step-by-step instructions and a guide to Aboriginal symbols students can use to decorate their own didgeridoo. Prep is minimal. Materials needed for this project include construction paper in assorted colors, acrylic paint in assorted colors, liquid glue, Q-tips, paint brushes, scissors and tape. An Aboriginal Australian Create-A-Boomerang Coloring Kit is also included in the lesson – a fun, NO PREP activity that includes an “Idea Board” with pictures of authentic boomerangs.  Materials for this project include white cardstock, copy paper, colored makers or crayons, glue stick and scissors. WANT MORE LESSONS ON AUSTRALIA?  = > Click here to see all our lessons featuring Australia! TESTIMONIALS ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS "In my nearly 30-year career in education, I have never seen children so engaged in their learning! International Travel Academy is truly a multi-disciplinary approach that enables children to explore the world in an unforgettable way. Students get a real sense of what it means to respect another country's heritage, beliefs and ways of living, thus making them more tolerant and internationally minded. 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