Historical archaeology dig
Explore the ancient and recent natural and human history of Cascade Environmental Education Centre. Our history program acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land around Cascade, the Gummbayynggir people.
We then travel through time to explore the various inhabitants of Cascade and how they have related to the forest.
About this excursion
Become immersed in the history of the Cascade area, on the lands of the Gumbaynggirr people. The Gumbalamung clan of the Gumbaynggirr people hail from up around Cascade and Dorrigo and are the traditional custodians of the lands that Cascade is on.
Excursion activities
Investigate:
- the 300 million year old archaeological history of Cascade.
- how life may have been for the traditional custodians of this land, and the experience of “hunting” with a wamaar (woomera). Plus use your numeracy skills to measure and compare your success.
- a real steam engine in action to better understand how the settlers in the Cascade area used this technology to eke out an existence in the area.
- go on a brief walking tour around Cascade and explore the old village.
- old artefacts in the engaging archaeology dig.
Important information
HT1-1, HT1-2, HT1-3, HT1-4, HT1-5, GE1-2, GE1-2
HT2-1, HT2-2, HT2-3, HT2-4, HT2-5, GE2-1, GE2-2, GE2-3
HT3-1, HT3-2, HT3-3, HT3-4 HT3-5, GE3-1, GE3-2, GE3-3
HSIE / Geography K-3
ES1- Aboriginal Peoples are the traditional custodians of Country, people are connected to places and each other.
S1- People are connected to places and groups.
S2- Geographical information is used to understand the world.
S3- Geographical information is used to plan for sustainable futures.
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