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Mathematics, moon phases, and tides
Explore how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use knowledge of the Moon and tides to understand and care for Country.
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| Year level(s) | Year 8 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
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| Curriculum connections | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture |
| Strand and focus | Measurement, Number, Statistics |
| Topics | Mathematical modelling, Statistical investigations |
| Numeracy progression |
Interpreting and representing data (P7)
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| Organisation | University of Melbourne |
| Copyright | © The University of Melbourne – Ngarrngga, 2026. Free-for-education. |
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