Folk Songs: Bush Ballads

Folk Songs: a peak into the hopes, dreams, and lores of the past

Spend the term studying songs from the Australian outback. These bush ballads are rhythmic and meant to be recited or sung. They beautifully capture the sense of landscape and resilience on the Australian bush.

• Learn the background of four ballads that blend humor, daily life, danger, and the unique landscape of Australia
• Connect through activities and books
• Includes lyrics, links, and picture study

This guide is designed to be used over one term (12 weeks) with one lesson occurring every week for approximately 10 minutes.

Supplies needed:

• listening device: cell phone, iPad, or computer that can follow links to song recordings or scan QR codes
• Waltzing Matilda by A.B. Paterson
• colored pencils

*the guide includes QR Codes for easy links, if you choose to print the document.

For printing, we recommend our print partner Humble Heart Press.

** due to the nature of digital products, we are unable to accept returns.