Kamay Botany Bay EEC
Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell
Explore the original landing site where James Cook landed in 1770 at Kurnell. Students will consider the traditional use of the land by the Aboriginal people and the meeting of two cultures in 1770. Visit the new scultpures and monuments located within the National Park. Become a botanical artist and sketch a plant just as the artist Sydney Parkinson did in 1770. Students will record their observations in a mini magazine.
Google site First Contacts developed for students by EEC staff
Perspectives of traditional Aboriginal lifestyle are integrated throughout the program.
To get the most out of the excursion to Botany Bay teachers and students are encouraged to:
Disclaimer: Students will participate in a role play to understand the first contact between James Cook and the local Aboriginal men in 1770. The role play contains some confrontational aspects and teachers may need to consider if any of their students would find this to be stressful. The re-enactment is based on primary sources in particular Joseph Banks’ journal.
Download the First contacts excursion flyer
Endeavour - Eight Days in Kamay
For a virtual tour of the Endeavour go to the Australian National Maritime Museum.
address
13-31 Dampier Street
Kurnell NSW 2231
telephone 02 9668 9889 / 0477 742 284
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging.
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