Boomerangs - Social Studies

Boomerangs 

In social studies, we have been learning about the indigenous people of Australia ( Aboriginals ). The class was given an opportunity to design their own boomerang, with a choice of using symbols from the aboriginal culture. Unfortunately, these boomerangs did not come back. The boomerang was very important in the aboriginal culture as it helped with hunting.

What was the purpose of this activity?

To apply my knowledge from the aboriginal topic into a boomerang. To learn about their culture and what their symbols meant.

What was the story on your boomerang?

My boomerang did not have a story behind it but was a bunch of symbols. The blue dot surrounded by the black marks was a symbol for the sun or star. The green strips with blue dots represented the bush tucker tree. The other designs were something I chose to put on but had no meaning.