Introduction
You are about to start on a journey.
Your travels will take you to the land 'Down Under'.
A land of magnificent scenery, strange animals but also a land with a rich history.
This history belongs to the indigenous people of Australia: the Aborigines.
During this journey you will learn about their history, their culture, their art and their stories.
These stories have been passed on from one generation to the next.
When you have reached your destination, you will pass on what you have learned -- in true Aboriginal style.
Task
our journey will start here, in the classroom.
As with all journeys it should be a voyage of discovery. The discoveries you make will be collected and recorded.
Different roads lead to different destinations. Now, at the start of your journey, you will meet up with your travel companions. Together, you will then be given a task to complete. In the end, all roads meet up at the final destination. This will be a grand exhibition of all the products you will have made.
The exhibition will show your artistic products around Dreamtime Stories.
Your product will be:
a painting or drawing of your dreamtime story.
Process
Lesson 1:
1. Read the Introduction and Task sections.
2. Choose the product that you, personally, like best.
3. Your guide will then help you form a travel group of about 5 pupils.
All pupils in one group will have chosen for the same end product.
4. First, you will learn about Aboriginal history and culture. Visit Site 1, Site 2, Site 3 and Site 4.
5. Use the information that you find on these websites to answer the questions on the AHC form (attachment 2 below).
6. Visit the following website on Dreamtime Stories.
7. On this website, each of you will read the Introduction.
8. Now go the story list and to this Flash website with animated Dreamtime Stories. 'Experience' at least 3 Dreamtime Stories from these websites. You will do this on your own.
9. After you have experienced the stories, choose the one story that you liked best. Then use the Storiesform (attachment 3) to make notes of everything that you notice about that story.
10. After you have done this, compare your notes with your travel companions. Together you will determine what makes Dreamtime Stories special; what they have in common; what is important about them; what you like about them.
Leson 2:
1. In this lesson, you are going to have your first 'real-life' encounter with Aboriginal art and culture. As a class, you will go to the Aboriginal Art Museum in Utrecht.
2. Print out attachment 1 below (AAMU). You will need to bring this form with you.
3. You will talk with your travel group and decide what you need to learn at the museum in order to create your end product. Use the AAMU form.
Lesson 3:
Conclusion
Your journey has come to an end.
You have learned much about the Aboriginal ways.
Exploring the Dreamtime Stories has given you some insight into the culture and history of the indigenous people of Australia.
We are confident that you have inspired others to embark on the journey into the Dreaming.