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Australia

Australia

Australia by Scoilnet

Learn about Aborigines and become familiar with native Australian animals. Hear the sound of the didgerdidoo and listen to stories from the outback.


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Art & Music
Some Odd Links

So what is the continent like? What kind of animals are found there?

National Geographic - Australia Photos

http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.../travel/countries/australia-photos/ Added: 10 Sep 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Presentation

Series of high definition images from various parts of Australia, covering natural environments, native animals and something from the human environment. Among others it features Ayers rock, the boab trees of Kimberley, Koala bears, and coastal scenery.

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How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SESE Geography

Strand: Human Environments

Strand unit: People and Other Lands

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • learn to value and respect the diversity of peoples and their lifestyles in these areas and other parts of the world
  • study some aspects of the environments and lives of people in one location in Europe and one location in another part of the world

Suggestions for use: Look at the images and get the children to list differences between Ireland and Australia.

Asset type: Image
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
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Aboriginal Symbols

http://www.aboriginalartshop.com/ab...l-art-graphic-symbols-and-meanings/ Added: 10 Sep 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Shows a series of symbols and their meaning in Aboriginal society. Click on the image for a JPG which can be printed in class. From the website of an Aboriginal art gallery.

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How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
Visual Arts

Strand: Drawing

Strand unit: Making Drawings

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • draw imaginative themes using inventive pattern and detail
  • make drawings based on themes reflecting broadening interests, experiences and feelings

Suggestions for use: Use the symbols presented here to make a drawing depicting a story.

5-6
SESE Geography

Strand: Human Environments

Strand unit: People and Other Lands

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • learn to value and respect the diversity of peoples and their lifestyles in these areas and other parts of the world
Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

Aboriginal Hand Prints

http://cdn.dickblick.com/lessonplan...d-prints-aboriginal-hand-prints.pdf Added: 10 Sep 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Lesson Plan

Lesson activity with clear step-by-step guide on how to make the stenciled hand print. The concept is pulled from an old Aboriginal tradition that stencilled hands on rocks.

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How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
Visual Arts

Strand: Paint and Colour

Strand unit: Painting

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • become sensitive to increasingly subtle colour differences and tonal variations in natural and manufactured objects
  • discover pattern and rhythm in natural and manufactured objects

Suggestions for use: Follow the clear instructions.

Asset type: Online Resource
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

Didgeridoo Sounds

http://www.didgeridoostore.com/soundsrhythms.html Added: 10 Sep 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Notes and a video to demonstrate the popular sounds of the Australian musical instrument. While playing Didgeridoo, traditionally Aborigines mimic the sounds of their surroundings. These sounds can be mixed with droning to create rhythms, which is how the Didgeridoo is used as a rhythm wind instrument. The page also includes notes on the history of the didgerdoo and how to play it.

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How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
JC
Music

Strand: Listening & Responding

Strand unit: Exploring sounds

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • explore ways of making sounds using manufactured and home-made instruments
  • listen to sounds in the environment with an increased understanding of how sounds are produced and organised

Suggestions for use: This could be used as part of a Music and Geography class (other lands).

Strand: Music (Pre 2018)

Strand unit: Instruments

Asset type: Online Resource
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

Australia Colouring Pages

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/australia-day-colouring-pages Added: 10 Sep 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Printable pdf's with an Australian theme tht can be coloured in. Includes the Australian flag, Australian children, animals and a part scene.

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How it maps to the curriculum

1-2
Visual Arts

Strand: Paint and Colour

Strand unit: Painting

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • paint objects chosen for their colour possibilities

Suggestions for use: Print out and paint. Could accompany a Geography class on a foeiign country.

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

DLTK - Australia

http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/australia/index.htm Added: 10 Sep 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Series of information pieces and arts & crafts activities about Australia. Contains information on the Australian flag and the national anthem. The resources were developed to support Australia day in January.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SESE Geography

Strand: Human Environments

Strand unit: People and Other Lands

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • begin to develop a sense of belonging to local, county, national, European and global communities
  • study some aspects of the environments and lives of people in one location in Europe and one location in another part of the world

Suggestions for use: The information on the flag is very accessible and the arts and crafts activities could form th ebasis of a few class periods.

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

World Book Web

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Aboriginal People

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Australian Currency

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