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Bush Cooking

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In this learning activity, students engage with bushcraft cooking methods including boiling a billy and cooking damper over an open fire. They explore how Science and Geography intersect with cultural practices, focusing on fire safety and sustainable use of resources in outdoor settings. Students also reflect on the connections and custodial responsibility that First Nations Australians have for Country/Place and how cultural & scientific knowledge helps informs decision-making for resource management. Students practice personal and social capability skills by working in small groups, navigating the challenge of cooking over a fire while maintaining safety. These experiences foster self-management and social management skills as students collaborate to achieve a common goal. They will also investigate how human actions impact natural environments and propose ways to make informed and sustainable decisions for the future.

Key Concepts:

  • Safety & Sustainability – Safety, risk management and sustainable use of resources.
  • Scientific Inquiry - The role of science in creation of heat & light energy, key survival techniques & for problem solving.
  • First Nations Connections – Valuing cultural diversity & respect for First Nations perspectives in caring for and managing Country.
  • Personal and Social Skills - Mental health, wellbeing, and sense of belonging in group & outdoor settings. 

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Last reviewed 03 December 2024
Last updated 03 December 2024