Environmental Mandalas

Geography

The ways First Nations Australians in different parts of Australia are interconnected with Country/Place. (AC9HS3K04)
 

Visual Arts

Exploring and Responding

Explore where, why and how visual arts are created and/or presented across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts. (AC9AVA4E01)

Elaborations: Exploring ways to represent the world as they see it; for example, using ideas and experience about a recent event and making an artwork that communicates their perspective of the event; and then identifying how their work is different from the works created by other students in the class that feature similar subject matter.

Identifying ways that artworks by different artists can present multiple perspectives of the same event and discussing how these works can develop social awareness; for example, accessing and comparing artists and artworks that explore sustainability, such as land art.

Explore how First Nations Australians use visual arts to communicate their connection to and responsibility for Country/Place. (AC9AVA4E02)

Elaborations: Looking at visual artworks that represent the importance of Country/Place and Story for First Nations Australians as a starting point for talking about different ways of seeing the same place and telling stories.

Considering what their own cultural connections are as individuals to use visual arts processes and conventions to create artworks that communicate their personal connection to place.

Exploring visual conventions, symbols or patterns with representatives of a First Nations Australian community, or resources that are created or co-created by First Nations Australians; for example, exploring artworks that share cultural accounts of Country/Place.

Developing Practices and Skills

Experiment with a range of ways to use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials. (AC9AVA4D01)

Elaboration: Exploring materials based on visual conventions; for example, creating a tactile (texture) board form a collection of materials and objects.

Creating and Making

Use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning. (AC9AVA4C01)

Presenting and Performing

Share and/or display artworks and/or visual arts practice in informal settings. (AC9AVA4P01)

Health & Physical Education

Making Active Choices

Participate in physical activities in natural and outdoor settings to examine factors that can influence their own and others' participation. (AC9HP4M05)

Interacting with Others

Describe how valuing diversity influences wellbeing and identify actions that promote inclusion in their communities. (AC9HP4P05)

Elaboration: Recognising the important role of cultural narratives in describing the diversity, sharing beliefs and practices of First Nations communities.

Select, use and refine personal and social skills to establish, manage and strengthen relationships. (AC9HP4P04)

Elaboration: Discussing how demonstrating respect and empathy for First Nations Australians can build positive relationships.

History

The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place. (AC9HS4K01)

Visual Arts

Exploring and Responding

Explore where, why and how visual arts are created and/or presented across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts. (AC9AVA4E01)

Elaborations: Exploring ways to represent the world as they see it; for example, using ideas and experience about a recent event and making an artwork that communicates their perspective of the event; and then identifying how their work is different from the works created by other students in the class that feature similar subject matter.

Identifying ways that artworks by different artists can present multiple perspectives of the same event and discussing how these works can develop social awareness; for example, accessing and comparing artists and artworks that explore sustainability, such as land art.

Explore how First Nations Australians use visual arts to communicate their connection to and responsibility for Country/Place. (AC9AVA4E02)

Elaborations: Looking at visual artworks that represent the importance of Country/Place and Story for First Nations Australians as a starting point for talking about different ways of seeing the same place and telling stories.

Considering what their own cultural connections are as individuals to use visual arts processes and conventions to create artworks that communicate their personal connection to place.

Exploring visual conventions, symbols or patterns with representatives of a First Nations Australian community, or resources that are created or co-created by First Nations Australians; for example, exploring artworks that share cultural accounts of Country/Place.

Developing Practices and Skills

Experiment with a range of ways to use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials. (AC9AVA4D01)

Elaboration: Exploring materials based on visual conventions; for example, creating a tactile (texture) board form a collection of materials and objects.

Creating and Making

Use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning. (AC9AVA4C01)

Presenting and Performing

Share and/or display artworks and/or visual arts practice in informal settings. (AC9AVA4P01)

Health & Physical Education

Making Active Choices

Participate in physical activities in natural and outdoor settings to examine factors that can influence their own and others' participation. (AC9HP4M05)

Interacting with Others

Describe how valuing diversity influences wellbeing and identify actions that promote inclusion in their communities. (AC9HP4P05)

Elaboration: Recognising the important role of cultural narratives in describing the diversity, sharing beliefs and practices of First Nations communities.

Select, use and refine personal and social skills to establish, manage and strengthen relationships. (AC9HP4P04)

Elaboration: Discussing how demonstrating respect and empathy for First Nations Australians can build positive relationships.

Geography

The influence of people, including First Nations Australians and people in other countries, on the characteristics of a place. (AC9HS5K04)

Visual Arts

Exploring and Responding

Explore ways that visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials are combined to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in visual arts across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts. (AC9AVA6E01)

Elaboration: Identifying ways that artworks by different artists can present multiple perspectives of the same event and discussing how these works can develop social awareness.

Explore ways that First Nations Australians use visual arts to continue and revitalise cultures. (AC9AVA6E02)

Elaborations: Exploring ways that visual arts created by First Nations Australians may have multiple purposes; for example, art as cultural practice, art to communicate cultural understandings, or as narrative.

Investigating a range of site-specific artworks created by First Nations Australian artists, exploring how they communicate and celebrate cultural knowledge & understandings.

Investigating how meaning and purpose are communicated in artworks & design created or co-created by First Nations Australians; for example, learning about how visual conventions are used in artworks & designs, such as textiles and fashion, to share cultural knowledge with the broader community.

Developing Practices and Skills

Experiment with, document and reflect on ways to use a range of visual conventions, visual arts processes, and materials. (AC9AVA6D01)

Elaboration: Making informed choices about using various combinations of representational elements appropriate for a concept of subject matter.

Creating and Making

Use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to plan and create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning. (AC9AVA6C01)

Presenting and Performing

Select and present documentation of visual arts practice, and display artworks in informal and/or formal settings. (AC9AVA6P01)

Health & Physical Education  

Making Active Choices

Participate in physical activities that enhance health and wellbeing in natural and outdoor settings, and analyse the steps and resources needed to promote participation. (AC9HP6M05)

Interacting with Others

Describe and implement strategies to value diversity in their communities. (AC9HP6P05)

Elaboration: Exploring the importance of cultural expressions of First Nations Australians in maintaining a continuing deep connection to Country/Place & its influence on wellbeing. 

Describe and demonstrate how respect and empathy can be expressed to positively influence relationships. (AC9HP6P04)

Elaboration: Recognising how words & labels used regarding First Nations Australians can cause offence and how this awareness can support & strengthen respectful relationships.

Visual Arts

Exploring and Responding

Explore ways that visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials are combined to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in visual arts across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts. (AC9AVA6E01)

Elaboration: Identifying ways that artworks by different artists can present multiple perspectives of the same event and discussing how these works can develop social awareness.

Explore ways that First Nations Australians use visual arts to continue and revitalise cultures. (AC9AVA6E02)

Elaborations: Exploring ways that visual arts created by First Nations Australians may have multiple purposes; for example, art as cultural practice, art to communicate cultural understandings, or as narrative.

Investigating a range of site-specific artworks created by First Nations Australian artists, exploring how they communicate and celebrate cultural knowledge & understandings.

Investigating how meaning and purpose are communicated in artworks & design created or co-created by First Nations Australians; for example, learning about how visual conventions are used in artworks & designs, such as textiles and fashion, to share cultural knowledge with the broader community.

Developing Practices and Skills

Experiment with, document and reflect on ways to use a range of visual conventions, visual arts processes, and materials. (AC9AVA6D01)

Elaboration: Making informed choices about using various combinations of representational elements appropriate for a concept of subject matter.

Creating and Making

Use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to plan and create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning. (AC9AVA6C01)

Presenting and Performing

Select and present documentation of visual arts practice, and display artworks in informal and/or formal settings. (AC9AVA6P01)

Health & Physical Education  

Making Active Choices

Participate in physical activities that enhance health and wellbeing in natural and outdoor settings, and analyse the steps and resources needed to promote participation. (AC9HP6M05)

Interacting with Others

Describe and implement strategies to value diversity in their communities. (AC9HP6P05)

Elaboration: Exploring the importance of cultural expressions of First Nations Australians in maintaining a continuing deep connection to Country/Place & its influence on wellbeing. 

Describe and demonstrate how respect and empathy can be expressed to positively influence relationships. (AC9HP6P04)

Elaboration: Recognising how words & labels used regarding First Nations Australians can cause offence and how this awareness can support & strengthen respectful relationships.

First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways. (A_TSICP1)

First Nations Australians' ways of life reflect unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing. (A_TSIC2)

The significant and ongoing contributions of First Nations Australians and their histories and cultures are acknowledged locally, nationally and globally. (A_TSIP3)

The First Peoples of Australia belong to the world's oldest continuous cultures. First Nations Australians demonstrate resilience in the maintenance, practice and revitalisation of culture and continue to celebrate and share the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures. (A_TSIC3)

All life forms, including human life, are connected through Earth's systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival. (SS1)

Sustainable patterns of living require the responsible use of resources, maintenance of clean air, water and soils, and preservation or restoration of healthy environments. (SS2)

Critical and Creative Thinking – Inquiring, Generating, Analysing, Reflecting.

Personal and Social Capabilities - Self-awareness, Self-management, Social awareness, Social management. 

Intercultural Understanding - Reflect on the relationship between cultures and identities; Examine cultural perspectives and worldviews and explore the influence of cultures on interactions.

Ethical Understanding - Explore ethical concepts; Examine values, rights and responsibilities and ethical norms; Recognise influences on ethical behaviour and perspectives.