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Which subject	Art
What topic	aboriginal craft
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Aboriginal Craft

Objectives

To understand the significance of Aboriginal art and craft in Australian culture.
To learn about traditional Aboriginal techniques and materials used in crafting.
To create a simple Aboriginal-inspired craft piece using local resources.

Materials

Natural materials (e.g., leaves, twigs, stones)
Paints and brushes
Paper or canvas
Craft scissors
Glue
Reference images of Aboriginal art and craft

Grade/Age Group

Year 4

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: The Arts. Specifically, it addresses the following standards:

Responding to and interpreting artworks from different cultures.
Creating artworks using various techniques and processes.
Understanding the cultural significance of art in Aboriginal societies.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Aboriginal Art	5	Introduce students to Aboriginal art, its history, and cultural importance. Show some reference images and discuss the significance of patterns and symbols.
2	Discussion on Techniques	5	Explain traditional Aboriginal crafting techniques. Discuss materials used in Aboriginal art. Engage students in a conversation about what they observe.
3	Demonstration	5	Demonstrate how to create a simple Aboriginal-inspired craft piece (e.g., a painted rock or leaf collage) using natural materials.
4	Craft Creation	10	Allow students to create their own Aboriginal-inspired craft piece. Encourage creativity while reminding them to consider the discussed techniques and materials.
5	Clean Up	3	Assign students roles for cleaning up the workspace. Ensure that all materials are put away properly and all tools are cleaned.
6	Homework Assignment	2	Explain the homework task: continue exploring Aboriginal art at home and create a sketch of their favourite piece of art with a short description. Remind them that the homework will be checked but not presented aloud.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on their participation in discussions, the creativity of their craft pieces, and the completion of their homework assignment.

Conclusion

This lesson will foster an appreciation for Aboriginal culture through art, allowing students to explore their creative sides while learning about important aspects of Australian heritage.