The Aboriginal Art & Culture Resources Kit

Further info on.........
Basket making Activity

Basket making full printout and mini movie
Make a Leaf Basket and see first hand its elegant design and strength.

Literacy...Numeracy...Arts, Technology, Science... useful as a reference across the curriculum. A very easy way to get kids to learn... it's so interesting they want to read the instructions over and over, look at the pictures and analyse them, watch the movie....count how many folds for the basket, not to mention taking turns and co operating...

Comprehensive printed instructions, full colour illustrated work sheets
Mini-Movie Full colour : 5min.duration

Great for all ages and skill levels.

This type of basket can be made in less than 10 minutes......
and can last for years. The colour photos and printable instructions provide an insight
into traditional basket making that shows the whole process from collection of materials to a beautiful finished basket made from a large palm leaf, sheet
of bark or alternative materials even cardboard.

Traditional uses are identified and the activity can be undertaken by groups or individually.

Contains enough information for an immediate group, class or individual session.
Delivery could be in the bush, the garden, classroom or in an Office.
Some outcomes are - knowledge and skills gained, identify, collect and analyse materials, work in groups or independently, collate and apply information....problem solving, inventions.. Indigenous art and culture.....and a beautiful basket.

This activity is also available as a seperate download ($15)