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The Arts

Title:Aboriginal art and the dreaming: teaching about Aboriginal art, craft and design in secondary schools
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Abstract:Developed for secondary school art, craft and design teachers, this book has materials for teaching units, as well as resources for students. Useful for teachers who may be hesitant to include Aboriginal art in their courses because they may have limited knowledge in the area or, are aware that there are many sensitive issues involved.

Title:Aboriginal dreaming play scripts and masks
Author:McLeod, P & Eora Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Abstract:Play scripts adapted from stories by Pauline McLeod and drawings by students of the Eora Centre for Aboriginal Studies. Contents - 8 plays and blackline masters for character masks for each play.

Title:Australian Aborigines: homelands, song and dance : resource material, an introduction to further study
Author:McLeod, N & Reser, J
Abstract:Large colour prints with text on reverse, covering north central Australia.Contents- Prehistory , Song and dance, Childhood, Traditional dance, Warlpiri, Housing, Music, The land, The Tiwi, Burials, Body decoration, The first kangaroo, a story by Gulpili.

Title:Babakiueria
Author:Atherden , G & Pringle, J
Abstract:A satirical alternative history of Australia since 1788, depicting what it might have been like for the European indigenous population of Australia, if Aboriginal colonial culture had arrived with the First Fleet and assumed a dominant position.

Title:Beyond black and white: the many faces of Australia
Author:Park, A; Fox, S & Clark, S
Abstract:A collection of photographs of contemporary Australians.

Title:Blue tongue video magazine
Author:Aboriginal Education Resource Unit
Abstract:Vol 1. Music and dance: Abmusic, the Aboriginal Dance Development Unit, an interview with Mandawuy Yunupingu, and information on Aboriginal dance and didgeridoos.Vol 2. The good life: healthy lifestyles, and includes interviews with surfer Ken Dann, judo champion Donna Oxenham, and AFL player Chris Lewis.Vol 3. Telling tales: different forms of storytelling, including movies and plays, as well as Magabala Books of Broome.

Title:Bobtales: an animated series of thirteen five minute Aboriginal Dreamtime stories for young children
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Abstract:Presented by traditional story tellers, using computer animation based on drawings by Aboriginal children from Western Australia, the stories of traditional legends told in an imaginative and entertaining way.

Title:Carol's mirror - Part of the Playing Fair series: racism, respect and equality
Author:Ritco, P
Abstract:Carol is interested in playing the lead in her school's annual play. The only problem is that the school puts on "Snow White" every year, and Carol is black. After much lively debate, Carol and her classmates find a solution. Carol's Mirror challenges the use of Eurocentric materials and shows how prejudice, racism and cultural expectations place limits on what people can do with their lives.

Title:Celebrating diversity
Author:Kane, S; Cavanagh, D & Gilbert, J
Abstract:Teaching resource of primary level lesson ideas for celebrating diversity in English, maths, arts and society andenvironment .

Title:Hands around the world: 365 creative ways to build cultural awareness and global respect
Author:Milord, S
Abstract:Classroom strategies for developing cultural awareness for primary teachers.

Title:Hey, Kelly! Part of the Playing Fair series: racism, respect and equality
Author:Ritco, P
Abstract:During a friendly game Robert calls Kelly a racist name and a fight ensues. The principal gives them a task to do during detention. While working together, Robert and Kelly learn to cooperate and also find out that they have something in common. Hey, Kelly! is based on an original story by Sook Yin Lee, and focuses on the harmful effects of racism and namecalling.

Title:Kids, customs and culture: a teaching resource for years 4- 6
Author:Vyrthlik, J
Abstract:Project to explore children's understanding of family and cultural identity, through use of journal, video, discussion and drawing. A record of the original project undertaken by the Powerhouse Museum, and class activities for undertaking similar projects.

Title:Mathematics from many cultures
Author:Irons, C & Burnett ,J
Abstract:A primary level introduction to different cultural and historical approaches to mathematics. As well as providing this information, the kits include craft and art ideas, games, and detailed indexes which cross reference countries, concepts and cultures.

Title:Racism representation and photography
Author:Dewdney, A
Abstract:Images and discussion of Aboriginal people in Australian art.

Title:Resource guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
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Abstract:Annotated list of resources for use across the curriculum for Years K to 12 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Also offers guidelines for presenting materials to Indigenous students by non-Indigeneous teachers.

Title:The arts: the heart of cultures, teaching for cultural inclusivity
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Abstract:A professional development video to support the teaching of culturally inclusive curriculum in the arts.

Title:You can do it: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies across the curriculum
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Abstract:Example of how teachers can introduce accessible and stimulating activities for each key learning area to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies into and across the curriculum.

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