First scientists
Stage 3 - Science and Technology
Investigating various examples of sustainable Aboriginal fishing methods
Experimenting with constructing fish traps using natural materials
Constructing rock traps in a model river environment to test designs
Program
'First scientists' is an incursion program delivered in schools by Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre staff. Stage 3 students engage in hands-on activities to investigate knowledges, inventions and innovations from Australia’s First Peoples. They explore how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sustainable practices continue to protect the environment through an investigation of sustainable fishing methods.
Duration: 1 hour.
Important information
Syllabus outcomes and content
Science and Technology K-6 syllabus (2024)
ST3-SCI-01
Uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices
Content
Living things may change over millions of years, in response to their environments
- Describe how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sustainable practices continue to protect the environment
Activity
Sustainable fishing - Students learn about various examples of Aboriginal fishing methods. They explore how the construction of fish traps allowed seasonal migration and the passage of smaller fish. Students experiment with constructing their own fish traps using natural materials, and construct a model river environment to test their designs.
Teacher information
| Student numbers | This incursion can be delivered to multiple classes over one or more days. |
| Learning spaces | This activity will require an outdoor space within the school grounds. In the event of rain or extreme heat, a covered outdoor learning area may be needed. |