Modified from NSW Country Area Program - Web Quest - Dreamtime Stories
The Dreaming has different meanings for different Aboriginal groups. The Dreaming can be seen as the embodiment of Aboriginal creation, which gives meaning to everything - the essence of Aboriginal beliefs about creation, spiritual and physical existence. It establishes the rules governing relationships between the people, the land and all things for Aboriginal people.
Story telling is an integral part of the Australian indigenous people. The stories tell how the land came to be shaped and inhabited; how to behave and why; where to find certain foods, etc.
You are a Storyteller from one of the Aboriginal groups and have been appointed as "custodian" of the stories of that people. You are keen to spread the stories as widely as possible. It is important to do this so that young people retain a sense of who they are.
You are to select an
Aboriginal Dreamtime story to share to the wider community. How can you best
present this to your audience?
Check out these sites and read about:
 | The Role of StoryTelling and how it is an integral part of life for Indigenous Australians. |
| What is the "Dreamtime" or "Dreaming"? |
| Who owns stories of the Dreamtime ? Read about custodianship. |
| Find out about Secret and Sacred Stories |
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Performance - as a play |
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Slide show Kid Pix (click to learn how) or PowerPoint |
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Picture Book |
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Oral Presentation with posters |
1.Should include answers to the questions on the summary sheet.
2.Should allow for any rules or laws determined by gender when selecting a story to read (if you can).
3. Should include the name of the Aboriginal group from where your story originates. (mark their region on the map of Australia)
4.Should include some form of oral storytelling.
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