You and Me, Murrawee

Explore First Peoples culture and gain a deeper understanding of the Eastern Kulin Nations.

Children share in the reading of You and Me, Murrawee; a beautifully observed story of what life would have been like 200 years ago, told through the eyes of a young girl camping by the river with her family. This story then used as the basis for an exploration of First Nations culture through different experiences.

Students will:

• Explore Indigenous resource plants and tools
• Connect to native wildlife through song and dance
• Look for aquatic invertebrates
• Investigate animal tracks 
   

Key focuses:

• First Peoples histories, cultures and connection to the land
• Identifying native Australian animals

Curriculum Links:
 

• Foundation – Level 2 History
  • Historical Knowledge and Understanding
• Foundation – Level 2 Geography
  • Geographical Knowledge and Understanding