Bush Tucker Research Cards

Make learning about Australian bush tucker engaging, hands-on and meaningful with the Bush Tucker Research Cards by Wingaru Education.

Designed to encourage independent research and inquiry, these cards introduce students to a range of native Australian foods and provide prompts to explore their features, traditional uses, growing environments and cultural significance.

Perfect for classroom investigations, small-group learning or as part of a bush tucker unit, the cards encourage students to look beyond simply identifying native foods and develop a deeper understanding of Aboriginal knowledge, connection to Country and the ways plants have been used and cared for over generations.

Why you'll love them

• Encourages inquiry-based learning and independent research
• Builds knowledge of Australian native bush foods
• Supports learning about Aboriginal perspectives and connection to Country
• Encourages students to investigate traditional uses, environments and plant characteristics
• Great for individual, small-group or whole-class investigations
• An engaging addition to bush tucker, sustainability and Caring for Country learning
• Created by Wingaru Education, an Aboriginal-owned education provider

Product details

Product: Bush Tucker Research Cards
Created by: Wingaru Education
Theme: Bush tucker and Australian native foods
Learning areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Science, Geography and Sustainability
Use: Classroom research, inquiry activities, group investigations and bush tucker learning