Cultural Resources

Bush Foods Snap- Saltwater Country

RICA4471

$40.45  (Ex GST)

$46.52 (Incl GST)

Estimated Despatch - 14/04/2025

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Bush Foods Snap – Saltwater Country is an engaging and educational card game that introduces children to native Australian bush foods found in Saltwater Country. For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have utilised and cared for the Australian landscape, harvesting a variety of bush foods that are central to their diet, culture, and sustainability practices.

This set can be played as both Snap and Memory, helping children develop matching skills, memory retention, and an understanding of bush tucker from coastal regions. Featuring vibrant images of edible native plants, this game provides an interactive way to explore Indigenous knowledge and the connection between land, sea, and food.

Why this game is beneficial for educational use:

  • Introduces children to native bush foods from Saltwater Country.
  • Supports cognitive development through memory and matching gameplay.
  • Encourages discussions about sustainability and Indigenous food practices.
  • Promotes cultural awareness and appreciation of traditional Aboriginal knowledge.
  • Provides a fun, interactive learning experience for individuals or groups.

Classroom ideas for incorporating Bush Foods Snap – Saltwater Country:

  • Use in science lessons about Australian native plants and their ecosystems.
  • Pair with food studies to explore bush tucker recipes and their nutritional benefits.
  • Encourage students to research each plant’s traditional and modern uses.
  • Facilitate discussions about how Aboriginal people sustainably manage food resources.
  • Set up a classroom display showcasing the different bush foods and their significance.

Set Includes:

  • 40 cards (4 sets of 10 different bush foods found in Saltwater Country)
  • Card images include:
    • Coast Wattleseed
    • Warrigal Greens
    • Sea Celery
    • Ruby Saltbush
    • Coastal Banksia
    • Pandanus
    • Midyim Berry
    • Samphire
    • Seablite
    • Round Baby Pigface

Product Details:

  • Card size: 7.5cm x 10.5cm
  • Material: Gloss laminate for durability
  • Designed by: Mirii Designs
  • Age recommendation: 3+ years
  • Proudly Indigenous designed and printed in Australia

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 695

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