Stories in the Stars describes astronomical traditions from the Boorong clan. This clan was a member of the Wergaia speaking peoples in northwest Victoria. This region is still home to other Wergaia speaking people of the Kulin nations – Wergaia, Wotjobaluk, Dja Dja Wrung.
Stories in the Stars was produced by the Melbourne Planetarium in conjunction with the North-West Nations Aboriginal Corporation. The cultural rights to the traditions described in the show are held by the North-West Nations.
These school-based activities have Victorian curriculum links with the domains of Science, Humanities (History) and Civics and Citizenship. These activities also link with the domains of Humanities (Geography), Communication and Thinking Processes.
Get the full and detailed activity guide HERE
Many of these resources and activities have been developed in consultation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to ensure that the program meets NSW curriculum outcomes for Stages 3, 4 & 5.
Reconciliation NSW aims to create a reconciled, just and equitable community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. We work to inform, support and inspire people to engage in reconciliation.
E: schools@reconciliationnsw.org.au
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