Use this set of 12 fact sheets about significant First Nations Australians, with an accompanying inquiry task as a NAIDOC Week activity.
Disclaimer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this resource contains the names of deceased persons.
This teaching resource shines a spotlight on significant First Nations Australians who have positively impacted the community through their individual fields of endeavour. It is a great way to address the cross-curricular priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture.
The fact sheets feature musicians, artists, sportspeople, politicians, social activists, inventors and performers. These individuals are incredible role models for First Nations Australians and non-Indigenous Australians alike.
Use the fact sheets when exploring the lives and achievements of each individual. The texts would also make a great addition to your literacy rotation activities.
The significant First Nations Australians featured in this resource are:
- Adam Goodes
- David Unaipon
- Bronwyn Bancroft
- Archie Roach
- Evonne Goolagong Cawley
- Emily Kame Kngwarreye
- Cathy Freeman
- Albert Namatjira
- Neville Bonner
- Ernie Dingo
- Gurrumul Yunupingu
- Eddie Mabo.
Naidoc Week Inquiry Task
Included in this download is an Inquiry Task that is the perfect addition to your NAIDOC week lesson plans.
An inquiry research task to use in the classroom during NAIDOC Week.
This inquiry-based research task enables students to explore and celebrate the life of a significant First Nations Australian. Students imagine that they are presenting a speech at the National NAIDOC Awards.
To complete the task, they must:
- choose an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who has made a significant contribution to their field
- research the life and achievements of the person they have chosen
- plan, write and rehearse their speech
- present their speech to the class.
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