Tag: aboriginal studies

Thursday, 9th September 2021 – Literacy

Australian Animals Week

This week, we have learned that some Australian Animals are endangered. Today, we are learning about how people have found creative ways to help animals.

I know I have learned this when I can: 

  • read a book and identify key information
  • understand ways people are helping animals
  • write down sentences to express my ideas

STEP 1:

  • Read the book, “How Do Wildlife Crossing Save Animals” below:

STEP 2: 

  • In your green lined book, write today’s date
  • Write the heading “Saving Animals”

Independent Activity:

Answer the following questions about the book:

  1. Go to page 12: find the first thing people did to stop animals being hit by cars on the freeway
  2. Go to page 18: find 2 things people built to help the wildlife cross the road
  3. Go to page 24: list how many different kinds of animals were found to be using the crossings.
  4. Go to page 25:  Finish this sentence:

_______preferred to cross at the bridges and

______preferred to cross at the tunnels.

Now its your turn to write.

  • My Ideas [write a paragraph of 8 sentences or more:
  • Do you think we should build animal crossings in Australia? Why/Why not?

Wednesday, 8th September 2021 – Literacy

I am revising the grammar concepts: nouns, verbs and adjectives.

I am learning the difference between quoted/direct speech and reported speech.

I know I have learned it when I can write sentences in quoted and reported speech.

Let’s start:

  • Read the text below a few times to make good sense of it.
  • Then you are ready to write out the answers only, in your green lined book.
  • Rule a line under any previous work to rule off.
  • Write today’s date next to the margin.
  • Write the heading: Zoos
  • Write the number/letter of the question in your book and then write your answer next to it.
  1. Grammar Revision: All the answers are in the text
  • a). How many sentences in the text?
  • b). Which sentence in the text is made up of 7 words? Write it out.
  • c). Write 2 nouns
  •  d). Write 2 doing verbs
  • e). Write one thinking verb
  • f). Write the describing word [adjective] for the following:

___________________________ places

___________________________ animals

___________________________ habitat

____________________________ job

Refresh your learning with this video before going on to the next activity.

Spalding Phonograms
  • Copy the words below in your book.
  • Try to write them in syllables [a syllable is a beat in a word].
  • Leave a syllable break as shown in the first example.
  • Then underline the phonograms in each word, if any.
  • Draw a mini-pic for each word.
  • The first 2 are done for you.

Tuesday, 7th September 2021 – Literacy

Although we are in lockdown, today we are going to ‘leave’ our houses and do a virtual visit of one of our favourite Victorian animal shelters:

                                   The Melbourne Zoo

STEP 1: Wait! Before we start the tour let’s first read the map of the zoo.

Melbourne Zoo MapDownload

Let’s start writing!

  • In your green lined book, write today’s date.
  • Write the title: “Zoo Map”
  • Write the number of the question and your answer next to it.
  1. What are 3 areas you would like to visit in the zoo?
  2. List 5 animals you would like to see most of all.
  3. Choose one place you would like to eat at.

STEP 2:

  • Buckle up!
  • We are off to ‘meet’ some animal experts.
  • They are going to share interesting information about some of the animals in our local zoos and sanctuaries.
  • In your green lined book, write the title: “Virtual Excursion”
  • Listen to the video link carefully.

Video: Virtual Tour of Melbourne Zoo:

  • Write only the number followed by your answer in your book:

4. What countries are Lima’s originally from?

5. Why are gorillas endangered?

6. Who is Felix and why is he alone in his zoo enclosure?

7. Name two physical features of a cassowary.

8. What adjective is used to describe the tamarin monkey’s haircut?

9. Are the elephants in Melbourne zoo Asian or Africa?

10. What problem is endangering both elephants and orangutans?

11. Name a stand-out physical feature of the ‘big boss’ baboon.

12.  How long do snow leopard cubs live with their mother?

13. What threatens snow leopards in the wild?

14. What is the oldest species living at the zoo?

15. Which animal did you enjoy learning about the most today? Tell us why you liked this the best 😊

Monday, 6th September 2021 – Literacy

Welcome to Australian Animals Week

I am learning all about endangered animals.

I know I have learned this when I: 

  • understand that some Australian animals are in trouble
  • learn what causes an animal to become endangered
  • think about ways to help endangered animals

Did you know that some Australian animals are struggling to survive?

Southern Corroboree Frogs

STEP 1: Read about endangered animals in the text below:

STEP 2: Click on the icon below and read about Threats to Australian animals in the text:

endangered-animalsDownload

STEP 3: So, what can you do about it?

Well, we have learned that the main causes to animals becoming endangered are:

  • loss of habitat
  • hunting
  • introducing non-native animals
  • pollution

Now, YOU can become Australian Wildlife Warriors to help save these beautiful creatures!

Getting Organised:

  1. Open your green lined book.
  2. Rule a line under any previous work to rule off.
  3. Write today’s date.
  4. Write the heading “Helping Endangered Animals”

Independent Activity

Your mission is to choose one of these 4 problems

  • loss of habitat
  • hunting
  • introducing non-native animals
  • pollution

and think of ways to slow down its impact on our Australian animals.

Get creative! 

Use the sentence starter below to get started, and write at least 3 ways:

I want to be a wildlife warrior. I think creatively to solve problems about endangered animals. I am worried about (loss of habitat, hunting, introducing non-native animals, pollution) and I think we should…

Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Literacy

Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories – The Rainbow Serpent Story Retell
Remind yourself about the main points of the Rainbow Serpent Story by watching this video:

Today, you will be using descriptive writing to retell the Aboriginal legend “The Rainbow Serpent” in your own words.

To add interest to your writing, think about how you can use different words to start your sentences. Consider the poster below for ideas:

Independent Activity:
  1. Open your green lined book.
  2. Rule a line under any previous work.
  3. Write today’s date.
  4. Write the heading “My Rainbow Serpent Retell”
  5. Using this story-starter below, write your version of the Rainbow Serpent.
  6. Your written piece should have between 10 and 14 sentences.
  7. Use the EDITING CHECKLIST to guide your writing.
  8. Take a photo of your sentences and send to your teacher on Compass.
STORY STARTER:

Long, long ago in the Dreamtime, when the earth lay sleeping and nothing moved or grew, the Rainbow Serpent awoke and slithered out from beneath the earth…

Tuesday, 31st August 2021 – Literacy

Aboriginal Australian Elders –  Special Places and Connection to Land 

Step 1: An Introduction to Indigenous Elders 

Aboriginal communities do not have a single leader, but rather a group of elders.  

Aboriginal people appreciate their elders’ knowledge and wisdom and look to them to guide and advise decision making. 

As a sign of respect, elders are usually addressed by using the word “uncle” or “aunty” before their name.  

I wonder…who are the elders in your life? 
 
Step 2:  Deepen your understanding about Aboriginal Connection to Land. 

Watch this video by Aboriginal Wurundjeri Elder, Colin Hunter Junior:  

“Wurundjeri Welcome to Country” 

Step 3: What is a Welcome to Country? 

In the video, we learned that a Welcome to Country is a traditional ceremony, which has been performed for tens of thousands of years in the local area.  

The Welcome to Country ceremony: 
Getting organized: 
  1. Open your green lined books
  2. Write today’s date.
  3. Write the title “Special Places”  
Independent Activity: Making Connections 
  1. Write down a place that is special to you.  
  2. What does the place look like?  
  3. Why is this place so special to you?  
  4. Have you ever welcomed anyone to that special place? 
  5. Do you know of any special places in our community? List any places you can think of. 
  6. Who are the elders in your life? Write 4 sentences to tell us more about them? 
Optional Extension:

 Read this book by aboriginal elder, Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy, “Welcome to Country” 

Design a site like this with WordPress.com
Get started