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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Aboriginal Sista speak |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Aboriginal Sista Speak
Any school level (Grade: Doesn't Matter)
Mathematics (interdisciplinary connection to language and cultural studies)
20
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum's cross-curriculum priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce Aboriginal culture and languages. Discuss the importance of language in cultural identity. |
| 2 | Listening Exercise | 7 minutes | Play audio recordings of Aboriginal English phrases. Encourage students to focus on pronunciation and tone. |
| 3 | Vocabulary Exploration | 8 minutes | Distribute worksheets. Review key phrases in Aboriginal English, allowing students to practice in pairs. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 5 minutes | Divide students into small groups. Each group creates a short dialogue using at least three new phrases. |
| 5 | Sharing and Reflection | 3 minutes | Invite groups to share their dialogues informally with their peers. Discuss any insights from the activity. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 minutes | Hand out a take-home assignment that encourages students to find one Aboriginal word or phrase and share its meaning. Homework will be checked without presentations in class. |
Students will be assigned to find one Aboriginal word or phrase, research its meaning, and write a short paragraph about its cultural significance. The homework will be reviewed individually without presentations in front of the class during the next lesson.