Knockabout Cricket
by Neridah McMullin
Description
Australian History, Indigenous Australian History and Sport
This session describes the process used to research and write ‘Knockabout Cricket’
Topics Covered
There are ten literacy and numeracy ‘Knockabout Cricket’ games to play.
This session describes the process used to research and write ‘Knockabout Cricket’
Topics Covered
- Listening out for interesting stories
- How to do historical research?
- Pastoral Stations in Victoria
- Aboriginal Tribes of Victoria
- The first Aboriginal Cricket Team to tour England
- What was so special about Johnny Mullagh?
- Social Justice and Aboriginal Rights
There are ten literacy and numeracy ‘Knockabout Cricket’ games to play.
- What’s missing in History?
- Research workers roles on Pastoral Stations
- Write your own ‘backyard cricket’ rules
- Throw the Ball!
- True or false
- Inspirational Aboriginal Sports people
- Research a famous Aboriginal person
- Name the Cricket Shot
- Dice Cricket
Details
Audience
Primary Years 2 - 6
Duration
45-60 minutes, depending on length of classes. Happy to be flexible with this.
Requirements
Whiteboard. Table. Data projector and laptop – but not necessary if not available. I use Powerpoint and can come with a USB stick. Internet access necessary for the children to do their own research. I will also bring Teaching Resource Sheets as handouts for activities. We will need pencils, texters, pens paper.