Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students inquiries identify content descriptions in the Australian Curriculum which can be related to a traditional context and developed into a hands-on scientific inquiry.
Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples advanced knowledge of chemical sciences and how this informed food preparation and cooking techniques.
Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ advanced knowledge of reversible and irreversible change (chemical sciences) informed the use of resins and gums as adhesive tools.
Aboriginal Peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ deep understanding of physics informed the design and construction of spears and spear throwers.
Aboriginal Peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ long held understanding of energy forms, including kinetic energy and heat energy informed traditional fire starting methods.
Aboriginal People’s and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledge of abiotic factors, such as fire, and its role in matter and energy flow of an ecosystem informed the managed use of fire to promote growth of particular plants, provide sustainable habitats and actively landscape and manage the environment.
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