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Which subject	History
What topic	Naidoc
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

NAIDOC Week - Celebrating Indigenous Culture

Objectives

• Students will understand the significance of NAIDOC Week.
• Students will learn about Indigenous Australian cultures and traditions.
• Students will engage in creative activities that reflect their understanding of NAIDOC themes.

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten

Subject

History

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Materials

• NAIDOC Week picture books
• Indigenous art supplies (e.g., crayons, colored pencils, paper)
• A large map of Australia
• Visual aids showcasing Indigenous cultures (e.g., pictures of Aboriginal art, traditional tools)
• Storytime area

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to NAIDOC	5 minutes	Briefly introduce NAIDOC Week, explain its significance and why we celebrate Indigenous culture. Use pictures and a map to illustrate locations.
2	Storytime	10 minutes	Read a children’s book relevant to NAIDOC Week, ensuring to explain any cultural references. Encourage students to share their thoughts.
3	Discussion	5 minutes	Facilitate a discussion about what they learned from the story. Ask open-ended questions about Indigenous culture.
4	Art Activity	8 minutes	Guide students in creating a piece of Indigenous art (e.g., dot painting) using art supplies. Allow for creativity and expression.
5	Wrap-Up	2 minutes	Recap the lesson’s key points. Collect artwork for display. Inform students about the homework assignment.

Homework

• Ask students to draw their favorite part of the story read in class or to illustrate something they learned about Indigenous culture at home.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during discussion and art activity. Check homework without students presenting it in front of the class but providing feedback based on submissions.

Curriculum Correlation

• The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: History by fostering an understanding of Indigenous cultures and promoting respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

Lesson script