An important message from Mr Beaky
This activity invites students to look closely and extend their thinking by asking questions.
An important message from Mr Beaky by Cassie Leatham and Sue Lawson is a book about identity, heritage and being confident in your skin. Mr Beaky is a native budgie who has an important message to share about what it means to be an Aboriginal person in Australia today. Join Mr Beaky as he shares some words in Taungurung language and stories about caring for Country.
Resources
Mr Beaky – activity sheet
What important message can we learn from Mr Beaky? This activity invites students to look closely and utilise a visible thinking routine (see, connect, grow) to extend their thinking.
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