Yarn Cards Sustainability

Yarn Cards Sustainability

$32.95
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Yarn Cards Sustainability

Yarn Cards Sustainability

$32.95

Explore 20 sustainability related topics with this set of 20 yarn cards.

Yarning has always played a key role in sharing Aboriginal knowledge and remains a powerful education tool today.

Guided prompts explore the importance of sustainability today while also considering the traditional knowledge and cultural practices Aboriginal people observe to care for Country and how this knowledge can be applied in today's society.

Featuring artwork by Dharug Artist Chloe Webb of Gumada Art, these beautiful cards provide focus questions to support students in exploring sustainability approaches and First Nation sustainability practices.

Printed in Australia on 350gm coated card, these durable cards are 105 mm x 148 mm in size.

Designed and produced by Wingaru Education, a 100% Aboriginal-owned education specialist.

Frequently asked questions

What do the Yarn Cards Sustainability focus on?
The cards use yarning prompts to explore sustainability, responsibility, Country and ways people can care for the environment.
How can educators use Sustainability Yarn Cards?
Use them in science, geography, sustainability units or class discussions to invite students to share ideas, experiences and possible actions.
How do yarning and sustainability work together in this resource?
The discussion format encourages students to listen to different perspectives and consider relationships and responsibilities rather than treating sustainability only as a list of environmental facts.
Can the cards support First Nations perspectives?
Yes. Yarn Cards Sustainability 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.
How can a sustainability yarn lead to practical action?
After a discussion, students can choose an achievable class action such as reducing waste, caring for habitat, observing seasonal change or improving a school garden, then reflect on the results.

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