Introduce students to how First Nations Peoples navigated across Country using directions, landmarks, symbols and stories. Students explore how journeys were followed using the land and sky, learn about star maps and Songlines, and examine how Aboriginal maps represent routes through symbols, storytelling and connection to place. This resource supports respectful discussions around cultural knowledge while building understanding of position and direction.
What’s included:
6 digital slides introducing First Nations navigation concepts and key vocabulary
Slides exploring navigation using the sky, including star maps and storytelling
Discussion slides linking Dreaming stories and journeys across Country
5 slides explaining Aboriginal mud maps and their traditional features
2 guided slides supporting students to plan and create a school mud map using symbols and landmarks