The Stolen Generation

Social Studies Online

Select four of the elements of traditional Aboriginal culture and conduct a mini inquiry into these four aspects. Construct an I Chart with your findings (or you may prefer to create a poster, booklet, or model).

Here are some websites to help you locate information.

• Aboriginal law
• Did Aboriginals build stone houses?
• Lore of The Land
• Life Cycle of Pre-Contact Aboriginal Society
• Jiwarli – a language of Western Australia
• Indigenous Australians - Flags and maps
• The Law Report
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Commission – Aboriginals of each state
• National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Websites
• National Aboriginal and torres Strait Islader Education Wedsite
• Speaking Land
• Ingarnendi – material culture of Aboriginal Australia
• Social Organisation
• Many Nations, One People