Have just uploaded a timeline with 2010 dates for the Easter celebration for Easter is Deadly.
You can use this one-page A4 sheet (either black & white or coloured).
Don't forget - you can embed these documents into your own class wiki or blog using the code next to the slides on slideshare.
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 03/02/2010)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Special Days Calendar - March events now added
New Events added for Feb/March -
24 February 2010 - Putsch by proppaNOW Aboriginal Artist's Collective
29 March 1995 - ATSIC (Indigenous Land Funds) Amendement Act passed.
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c0uruhv7tm38vof0n2ib73jta0%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=Australia/Brisbane
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 03/02/2010)
24 February 2010 - Putsch by proppaNOW Aboriginal Artist's Collective
Their first group exhibition outside of Queensland and as part of the Adelaide Festival, Putsch opened on February 24th 2010 at Tandanya Cultural Centre.16 March 1995 - The High Court decides against Western Australia's constitutional challenge to the Commonwealth Native Title Act in Western Australia v Commonwealth [1995]
The Native Title Tribunal provides a range of resources about Native Title Law, determinations and issues.20 March 1969 - The Aboriginal Welfare Board abolished
This website contains detailed history of Aboriginal affairs in New South Wales.22nd March 2003 - Linda Burney, first Aboriginal woman elected to New South Wales State Parliament.
Linda Burney was elected on the 22nd March 2003, and has since been promoted to various ministerial positions.28th March 1922 - Neville Bonner, the first Aboriginal person elected to Federal Parliament is born
Neville Bonner was born on Ukerabagh Island on the Tweed River. He was elected to the Senate in 1971. He passed away in 1999.29 March 1984 - Charles Perkins is appointed Head of the Federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs
29 March 1995 - ATSIC (Indigenous Land Funds) Amendement Act passed.
This amendment created the Indigenous Land Corporation.30 March 1962 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Qld, NT and NSW are given the right to vote at Federal elections.
The Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902 (Cth) denied Aboriginal people the right to vote unless they were covered under s41 (allows for those who are already enrolled in State electoral rolls). The Commonwealth Electoral Act was amended in 1962 to allow Aboriginal people to vote if they wished (though it was not compulsory).NB: This is a Google Calendar that we've created as a public calendar. We're uploading events month-by-month. If you know of any other events that we don't have and you would like to include, please send us an email. You can embed this calendar into your own website/blog by clicking here:
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c0uruhv7tm38vof0n2ib73jta0%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=Australia/Brisbane
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 03/02/2010)
Easter books have arrived!
Easter is Deadly & its on my lounge room floor!
No that doesn't mean my floor is covered in chocolate. It mwans that our teacher books have arrived. Easter is deadly is designed for early childhood educators (including daycare & pre-schools) interested in embedding Indigenous perspectives into all aspects of their curriculum.
I'll be uploading heaps of ideas and additional resources over the next few days as the books start shipping to schools all over Australia. If you haven't ordered yours, just grab an order form.
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad 02/23/10)
Q- Cursive - Queensland's Official Font
If you're still a pre-service teacher and are unable to spend extra dollars getting the school fonts, you can download the Q-Cursive style (which is Queensland's official font) from the Education Queensland website.
The font saved to my "fonts" on my computer. But since I use Google Docs right now (which has set fonts), I can tell if its usable in Microsoft Word. I created the above sentence in Q-Cursive Editor which is also available when you download the .zip file.
Thanks EQ for this resource. I'm pretty sure not alot of pre-service teachers know about this one though.
Doing it right 1
I went to my son's high school P and C meeting last night. I sat down and the first order of business was an acknowledgement of the traditional owners - first line underneath the date.
A simple acknowledgement is not everything, but then its not nothing either.
I shared this on facebook this morning and I realised, that it really is a relevant question to this blog and the goals of the blog - which is the supporting of teachers embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives into their curriculum.
How will we know when its done? How do we know if its an example of "doing it right"?
How and who decides is important. What is "right" for me may not be "right" for another. By right do we mean enough. I certainly don't assume that with an acknowledgement of Traditional Owners that the school has it all together - its only been three weeks at this school so I'm reserving my opinion. But it was a great start.
I'd be interested in hearing about examples of where you think its being done right.
In the meantime, well done Aviation High.
A simple acknowledgement is not everything, but then its not nothing either.
I shared this on facebook this morning and I realised, that it really is a relevant question to this blog and the goals of the blog - which is the supporting of teachers embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives into their curriculum.
How will we know when its done? How do we know if its an example of "doing it right"?
How and who decides is important. What is "right" for me may not be "right" for another. By right do we mean enough. I certainly don't assume that with an acknowledgement of Traditional Owners that the school has it all together - its only been three weeks at this school so I'm reserving my opinion. But it was a great start.
I'd be interested in hearing about examples of where you think its being done right.
In the meantime, well done Aviation High.
Easter is deadly
Our new publication, Easter is deadly is almost ready to be shipped. Over the next few days we'll be uploading teaching ideas to help teachers use the book, including lesson plans and art/craft ideas.
Watch this space folks!
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 02/11/10)
How to use this site - retrieving resources
Retrieving Resources
Ideally to retrieve resources from the site, the categories need to be clear & obvious for most users. Because we're still in the infancy in developing this space, I don't think these are clear. I'm thinking that the labels should indicate -
1) Key Learning Area (English, Studies of Society, Visual Arts)
2) Year level/Stage of Learning (Early, Middle, Senior)
3) Topic??
4) Type of post (Lesson Plan, Links, etc)
One of the problems is that many of the areas we look at go across multiple KLAs and stages. I'd love to get feedback as we refine the approach we'll take.
Over the next week when I get a chance, I'll re-jig the categories and see if they're more user friendly.
Ideally to retrieve resources from the site, the categories need to be clear & obvious for most users. Because we're still in the infancy in developing this space, I don't think these are clear. I'm thinking that the labels should indicate -
1) Key Learning Area (English, Studies of Society, Visual Arts)
2) Year level/Stage of Learning (Early, Middle, Senior)
3) Topic??
4) Type of post (Lesson Plan, Links, etc)
One of the problems is that many of the areas we look at go across multiple KLAs and stages. I'd love to get feedback as we refine the approach we'll take.
Over the next week when I get a chance, I'll re-jig the categories and see if they're more user friendly.
Celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture in the classroom
We have created a different type of worksheet for celebrating in the classroom. We think that no celebration or special day is complete without decorations. These to bunting worksheets (one triangle and one rectangle) give the students an opportunity to create both individually & as a class. There are 2 to choose from so far, with different shapes (triangle or rectangle); different patterns; and different spaces to create (some have the full bunting shape to colour, while others have only the trim). The patterns are also great for fine motor skill development.
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 02/07/2010)
Map of Aboriginal Australia
The Map of Aboriginal Australia was developed by Dr David Horton and the Australian Institute of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in 1994.
I believe that AIATSIS and Dr Horton own the copyright for the map. We recommend that each classroom should have a copy always available for their students.
You can purchase the Map of Aboriginal Australia (affiliate link) here.
However, if you want to use the map in your presentations and in particular, student presentations, you can download -
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 02/07/10)
Update 2 February 2011 - I have signed up as an Affiliate with Fishpond.com.au, an Australian online retailer of books, dvds and other products. I receive a small commission on each sale generated from my recommendation.
I believe that AIATSIS and Dr Horton own the copyright for the map. We recommend that each classroom should have a copy always available for their students.
You can purchase the Map of Aboriginal Australia (affiliate link) here.
However, if you want to use the map in your presentations and in particular, student presentations, you can download -
- a jpeg (right click & save image as)
- or a pdf
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 02/07/10)
Update 2 February 2011 - I have signed up as an Affiliate with Fishpond.com.au, an Australian online retailer of books, dvds and other products. I receive a small commission on each sale generated from my recommendation.
Indigenous special days calendar
A new resource for teachers - A calendar of special days for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians. I've created it as a Google Calendar so everyone can access it. I'll be uploading a month at a time at this stage.
Here is a run down of February events in the calendar (with some links). I've not included wikipedia links in this post.
6 February 1976 - Pat O'Shane becomes first Aboriginal barrister in New South Wales.
An image of Pat O'Shane with information about her early career.
8 February 1868 - Aboriginal Cricket Team leaves Sydney for England.
An image of the team from 1868 is held in National Museum of Australia.
8 February 1939 - Cummerangunja Walk Off
Mission Voices is a website that contains information, resources and timelines about the history of missions and reserves in Victoria, including Cummerangunja Walk Off.
12 February 1965 - Freedom rides begin with Charles Perkins.
The Freedom Rides were designed to protest as well as draw attention to racism and discrimination in New South Wales communities.
13 February 2010 - First Indigenous All Stars "Dreamteam" Rugby League Game
Most Murris & Kooris will be watching this one!
27 February 1968 - Lionel Rose defeats Fighting Harada
Lionel Rose defeated Fighting Harada in Japan to win the WBC bantamweight title and the WBA World bantamweight title.
28 February 1995 Aboriginal Embassy included on register of the National Estate
Links from Australian Heritage Database about the Tent Embassy
* Notes on this calendar - I've found its easy to access information about the YEAR events happened, but not the actual DAYS/DATES. I'll slowly add to this calendar as I find more information & evidence of the actual dates. Look forward to any feedback & additions people can add!
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 01/23/10)
Here is a run down of February events in the calendar (with some links). I've not included wikipedia links in this post.
6 February 1976 - Pat O'Shane becomes first Aboriginal barrister in New South Wales.
An image of Pat O'Shane with information about her early career.
8 February 1868 - Aboriginal Cricket Team leaves Sydney for England.
An image of the team from 1868 is held in National Museum of Australia.
8 February 1939 - Cummerangunja Walk Off
Mission Voices is a website that contains information, resources and timelines about the history of missions and reserves in Victoria, including Cummerangunja Walk Off.
12 February 1965 - Freedom rides begin with Charles Perkins.
The Freedom Rides were designed to protest as well as draw attention to racism and discrimination in New South Wales communities.
13 February 2010 - First Indigenous All Stars "Dreamteam" Rugby League Game
Most Murris & Kooris will be watching this one!
27 February 1968 - Lionel Rose defeats Fighting Harada
Lionel Rose defeated Fighting Harada in Japan to win the WBC bantamweight title and the WBA World bantamweight title.
28 February 1995 Aboriginal Embassy included on register of the National Estate
Links from Australian Heritage Database about the Tent Embassy
* Notes on this calendar - I've found its easy to access information about the YEAR events happened, but not the actual DAYS/DATES. I'll slowly add to this calendar as I find more information & evidence of the actual dates. Look forward to any feedback & additions people can add!
(Originally posted on criticalclassroom on TypePad on 01/23/10)
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