Learning Resources
Learn about ‘Morning Star and Evening Star’
Indigenous content for the classroom
These Learning Resources were produced to help our Online Orchestra participants or teachers wanting to explore the cultural aspects of Morning Star and Evening Star. All contain useful protocols for teaching and engaging with Indigenous material. Thank you to Candace Kruger, Leanne Kuss and Paula Nihôt for writing these invaluable resources.
Morning Star and Evening Star Resources – FREE
Morning Star and Evening Star Songline Resource Booklet
Your starting point is the Songline Resource Booklet which is jam-packed with information about the song, its history and how to sing the Aboriginal words. Download your free version of the Songline Resource Booklet here.
The Morning Star and Evening Star Songline Resource Booklet contains the following:
| Introduction |
| Songline Narrative and Overview |
| Permissions and Protocols |
| Songline Lyrics and Translation |
| Pronunciation and Alternative Spellings |
| Songline Full Poem |
| Artwork, Logo and Design |
| Historical News Article |
| Songline Research and History |
| Bookmark |
| Postcard & Flashcards |
| Credits and Acknowledgements |
Other Free Resources
Here is a full list of the Resources which are referenced in the Suggested Learning Plans (below) and available for all to access for FREE. Click the links below to access these resources.
RESOURCE 1 – Morning Star and Evening Star Songline Resource Booklet
RESOURCE 2 – Yugambeh Youth Choir Music Video
RESOURCE 3 – The Song Audio Track
RESOURCE 4 – Choreography Actions Video (coming soon)
RESOURCE 5 – Online Orchestra Click Track
RESOURCE 6 – Instrumental Teaching Alignments (QLD)
RESOURCE 7 – Lead Sheet – melody, lyrics and chords
Suggested Learning Plans
The Online Orchestra Suggested Learning Plans align with the National Curriculum in the areas of Arts – Music, Dance, Drama and Media; and English – Language and Literature. They are available for students in P-10, and will provide you with ideas of how to teach the song, learn the cultural history of the songline and pronounce the Yugambeh words.
A small fee is attached to each Learning Plan package, the profits of which will be returned to the Yugambeh community where the songline originated, via the Yugambeh Youth Aboriginal Community. The packs range between $5 and $30.
You can choose between the following packs. Click to purchase via the AMEB Online Shop:
Full Package – all Learning Plans
The Arts and English, Prep – 2
The Arts and English, Grade 3 – 4
The Arts and English, Grade 5 – 6
The Arts and English, Year 7 – 8
