Learning By Topic KS1: Australia and PSHE, PE + Music

PE/Music: In Aboriginal dancing, they often play clap sticks, watch the following clip and see if you can find some sticks that you can play and dance along with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ8_tBwBE_A&fbclid=IwAR1fvTLLDEXt7iLOHYr3Lw5M07xY_iSTuaao98ICjmrJqKCMy90MLuWSfXE&app=desktop

PSHE: The Australian flag displays the union Jack and the Southern Cross. Now that you have learnt about the Aboriginal culture, do you think the flag should change to be inclusive of the indigenous culture? Discuss with an adult and if you do think there should be a new flag, could you design it so that it represents both indigenous Australia and modern Australia? (Cross Curricular: Art)

PE/Music: Watch the following Aboriginal traditional dance that portrays the crane (a type of bird) can you make up your own dance with actions that portray an animal?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2vzsSmqGg8&fbclid=IwAR2se46NJ3q_LIOgg4MROnj3R57E5NrV7WMNv76lTBj9ijc1lPGRmPQH3yU&app=desktop