General
What does ancestral land mean?
Land handed down from past family members
What is cultural burning?
Controlled fires set by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to care for the land and help plants and animals
Taking care of our resources and environment so that future generations can enjoy them too
What does non renewable energy mean?
Energy that will run out because it cannot be replaced easily
Name one non-renewable energy source.
Any of the following: coal, fossil fuels, natural gas and nuclear energy
What does Seasonal Knowledge help First Nations Peoples do?
Know the best times to hunt, fish, and gather food without taking too much
What is 'country' for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
The land, people, plants, animals, and everything living and connected to it
What does 'renewable energy' mean?
It is energy that can be used over and over again without running out.
What does 'environment' mean in Geography?
The natural world around us - land, water, air, plants and animals
What is a totem for many First Nations groups?
A special animal or plant that represents their group and that they care for
Why is it important to understand how people value the environment?
So we can better protect, respect and care for the land
What is 'bush living'?
Taking most of the things you need to live from the land you are on
What is 'sustainable harvesting'?
Only gathering what is needed so there is enough for everyone now and in the future
What is the 'Granny Law'?
The land handed down to you by your ancestors
How have First Nations Peoples used plants for thousands of years?
For food and to create medicines to treat different illnesses
In the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, the colours and symbols represent:
The environment and culture
What sentence best describes how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People view the land?
The land is a living part of their family. You cannot own land for it is older than you and takes care of you.
What is Water Conservation as practiced by First Nations Peoples?
Building fish traps and directing water to protect wetlands and animal homes.
What does 'Kanyini' mean?
Caring with unconditional love and responsibility
What is an Indigenous Seasons Calendar?
A guide that shows when weather, plants, and animals change in a local area
Why might a calendar like the Tiwi Islands calendar be helpful?
To understand natural cycles for survival and care of land
How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use language to show their connection to the environment?
They give place names based on the natural features of the land
Name 5 renewable energy sources
Solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, biomass energy, and geothermal energy
What does the word 'perception' mean?
How people see or feel about something
Describe different ways we could become more sustainable as a school
Solar panels, worm farm, paper recycling, school vegetable garden, rain water storage ect