Dark Emu in the Classroom

Dark Emu in the Classroom: Teacher Resources for High School Geography
By Simone Barlow & Ashlee Horyniak

A powerful teaching companion bringing new perspectives into the Geography classroom.

Dark Emu in the Classroom is an engaging and thoughtfully designed resource that supports teachers in exploring the key themes of Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu through a geographical lens.

Created for both new and experienced educators, this book offers a structured yet flexible approach to delivering curriculum-aligned content while encouraging deeper inquiry and critical thinking.

Aligned with key curriculum areas:

• Biomes and Food Security (VIC Year 9)
• Sustainable Biomes (NSW Stage 5)
• Environmental Change and Management (VIC Year 10 / NSW Stage 5)

Inside, you’ll find:

• Ready-to-use lesson plans and structured teaching sequences
• Inquiry-based learning activities that engage students
• Content that connects geography with Indigenous knowledge systems
• A fresh, meaningful approach to teaching sustainability and land management

This resource supports students to explore Australia’s landscapes and ecosystems through a more informed and inclusive perspective—deepening their understanding of both environmental systems and cultural history.

Ideal for:

• High school Geography teachers
• Curriculum planning and classroom delivery
• Educators wanting to incorporate Indigenous perspectives meaningfully

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Dimensions: 29.7 x 21.0 cm