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Indigenous astronomy, communication, and digital technology

Journey through the motions of the planets, including the mesmerizing retrograde motion, and discover how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Traditional Knowledges integrates science, art, and culture under the night sky.

Learning Area:

Technologies

Year levels:

Level 5, Level 6

Photograph of the stars at night by Ara. Peter Lieverdink

Ara. Photographer: Peter Lieverdink.  Source: Flickr. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 

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