My Place for Teachers | Fishing (Before Time: Bunda)

“My Place Teaching Activities: Episode 25 – Before Time: Bunda” is an exciting educational resource that offers students the chance to learn about the traditional fishing methods used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This short video is an excellent tool for introducing the topic and sparking students’ interest in the subject.

The video follows Bunda, a young Indigenous boy, as he and his brother go fishing at the creek with their father. Bunda’s father assigns them each with a task to catch a fish and each of them uses a different method to do so. While Bunda’s brother uses a more traditional method, Bunda decides to try something different and builds a small dam. The video shows how Bunda’s method proves to be the most successful, catching the most fish.

This video is an excellent opportunity for teachers to incorporate hands-on, interactive learning into their lessons. The “My Place Teaching Activities” series provides lesson plans, teacher resources, and activities to help teachers guide their students through the video and make the most of the educational opportunities it presents. The activities are designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, while also teaching students about the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous Australia.

The “Before Time: Bunda” episode is a great way to introduce students to the importance of preserving traditional fishing methods and the role they play in Indigenous culture. This video provides a unique and engaging way to help students understand the interrelationship between human activities and the environment, as well as the importance of conservation efforts.

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