Aborigines

Introduction

Did you know the Indigenous Australian's were the inhabitants of the Austrailian continent and nearby islands? Come join us on our trip learning about the aborigines!

Lets take a trip to learn about the aborigines and there native cultures!

Task

The task is to draw out three or more symbols that explain you very well. You will draw out a boomerang on drawing pad and once you've figured out your three symbols you will draw them on your  boomerang. The one with the best creativity wins! Will it be yours?? 

A boomerang is a weapon used by the aborigines to kill and animal for lunch or supper. If you throw the boomerang just right it will come back to you if it doesn't hit anything but if it does you know you have something.

Process

While you create your boomerang you will use drawing pad on your ipad and if you don't you will draw one out on a peice of paper. We would like you to use your markers, crayons, and colored pencils But also be creative. Remember to be creative and plan out. 

Examples of Symbols.  

- 7 habits 

- Athletics

- Events    

Evaluation

Creating a Painting : Create a boomerang



Student Name:     ________________________________________

 

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Score
Creativity Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student\'s personality/voice comes through. Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student\'s personality comes through in parts of the painting. Student has copied some painting from the source material. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment. Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment.  
Design/Composition Student applies design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) with great skill. Student applies design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) with fair skill. Student tries to apply design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) but the overall result is not pleasing. The student does not appear to be able to apply most design principles to his/her own work.  
Color Choices Choice and application of color shows an advanced knowledge of color relationships. Color choice enhances the idea being expressed. Choice and application of color shows knowledge of color relationships. Colors are appropriate for the idea being expressed. Choice and application of color shows knowledge of color relationships. Colors are, however, NOT appropriate for the idea being expressed. Student needs to work on learning color relationships and using that knowledge in his/her work.  
Time/Effort Class time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the mask. It is clear the student worked at home as well as at school. Class time was used wisely. Student could have put in more time and effort at home. Class time was not always used wisely, but student did do some additional work at home. Class time was not used wisely and the student put in no additional effort.  
Conclusion

Now that you know more about the Aborigines we are going to ask some questions to see how much you have learned! If You want to learn more go on the links on the next page!

             Questions

- Where are the Aborigines from?

- What is the weapon used by the Aborigines?

Credits