Dharug Animal Cards
$28.95
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Dharug Animal Cards
$28.95
Explore Dharug language words for animals with this collection of 20 Dharug animal cards featuring Dharug names and pronunciations as well as English.
Play games including Memory, Snap and Go Fish to reinforce learning.
Printed in Australia on 350gm coated card, these durable cards are 105 mm x 148 mm in size.
Featuring artwork by Dharug artist Chloe Webb of Gumada Art.
Designed and produced by Wingaru Education, a 100% Aboriginal-owned education specialist.
Frequently asked questions
What do the Dharug Animal Cards focus on?
The cards use animals as a pathway into Dharug language and cultural learning, helping students connect words with Australian fauna.
How can the Dharug Animal Cards be used?
Use them for vocabulary, matching, animal identification, language games and inquiry into habitats and animal behaviour.
Why should Dharug language be taught in its local context?
Dharug is a specific Aboriginal language connected to Dharug people and Country. Educators should avoid generalising Dharug words as universal Aboriginal language.
Can the cards support First Nations perspectives?
Yes. Dharug Animal Cards is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-designed or culturally focused resource that can support the teaching of First Nations perspectives. It should be used in conjunction with other learning materials that provide appropriate cultural context and deeper learning, and educators are encouraged to seek guidance and input from their local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community where possible.
What can students do after learning the animal words?
Students can research the animals, observe local species, create labelled displays and investigate local language knowledge where appropriate and guided by community.