People & Places Connections Oxford 2
Unit 1 Australia near and far
Lesson 1.1 Representing Country
Learning intention
We are learning to identify ways First Nations peoples are connected to Country and why Country is important.
Gulumoerrgin | My country
Gulumoerrgin is the trees, the red dirt and blue seas.
Gulumoerrgin is the sun, the moon and the stars that infinitely surround me.
Gulumoerrgin is my family, my people and my community. Gulumoerrgin is me.
Why Country is important
• The blue seas can provide food such as fish and other sea animals.
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• The trees give homes for animals, shade and materials for people.
• The red dirt (land) is the place where people live, walk and gather.
• The sun gives light and warmth for people, plants and animals.
Danggalaba Gulumbringin woman Mililma May, in Pol. G (2023, December 12), “What is Country?”, Common Ground, www. commonground.org.au/article/what-is-country
• The moon and stars can guide people and help them understand the sky and seasons.
• Family, people and community share knowledge, stories and care for Country together. It is part of who people are and where they belong.
1. What are three things on Country that can be seen and touched from the poem?
2. What are three things on Country that can be seen but cannot be touched from the poem?
3. How can the blue seas be cared for? Tick the correct answer Only take the amount of food needed. Take as much food as you can carry.
4. How can the community be cared for? Tick the correct answer. Don’t talk to other people. Share stories and knowledge.
5. Draw yourself surrounded by four things you are connected to in your local area.
Unit 3 Civilizations and culture through time
Lesson 3.1
Ancient Chinese stories and myths
Learning intention
We are reading and recounting myths and legends from Ancient China to understand the people, places and culture.
Mulan
A long time ago in ancient China, there lived a brave girl named Mulan. Her father had been a soldier, but now he was old and sick. He taught Mulan how to ride a horse and use a sword, even though girls were not usually taught these skills.
One day, soldiers came to the village and posted a list of men who had to join the army. Mulan saw her father’s name. She knew he was too weak to fight, and her little brother was too young. So early the next morning, Mulan put on her father’s armour and disguised herself as a man. The soldiers believed her and took her with them.
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Mulan fought carefully and bravely for many years. When the war ended, the emperor rewarded her with a horse and special gifts. When she returned home, her family was overjoyed.
Later, two soldiers who had fought beside Mulan visited her home. They were shocked to learn she was a woman! They told everyone her story, and many young girls were inspired by her courage and strength.
1. Is the story about Mulan an Ancient Chinese myth or legend?
2. How would you feel if you had to pretend to be another person?
3. What does the story of Mulan teach us about family?
4. Mulan learned skills that girls didn’t usually learn. What is a skill you would like to learn, even if others don’t expect you to?
5. Mulan inspired other girls to be brave and learn new things. Who inspires you to be brave, and why?