BRINGING BACK THE BIRDS

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1 4 3.1 BRINGING BACK THE BIRDS THE EARTH S ENVIRONMENT GSUSTAINS ALL LIFE BRINGING BACK THE BIRDS As cities have grown larger, the number of native birds in them has grown smaller. But some gardeners have discovered that it is possible to get these birds back into the city. If you have a garden, here are some simple things that you and your family could do to turn it into a bird-friendly environment. FACT! Do not feed native birds. It is better for them to eat their own natural food. Food like bread and meat can make them sick or die. Creating a bird-friendly habitat What you need to create a bird-friendly habitat 1 Find out about the birds you want to attract to your garden. 2 Find out what native plants are good for these birds, and what will grow well in your garden. 3 Make a plan for your garden and decide where you will put the plants. Scan the code to link to a video about creating gardens not final for small native birds. AW_G3.1c_02672

2 How to create a bird-friendly habitat 1 Plant native plants in your garden. There should be a range of plants that shelter small birds, and provide them with nectar, seeds or fruit to eat. 2 Make sure there is water, such as a bird bath. 3 Create small spaces in trees, or build a bird box to make a home for birds. 4 Keep cats out of your garden. 5 Do not use chemicals on your garden that will kill the insects that birds eat. 6 Talk to your neighbours. Encourage them to plant native plants to create a larger community habitat. Don t worry if you only have a balcony or small garden. A few native plants in pots and a bowl of water will attract birds, too. Native plants attracting birds Remember to fill your bird bath with water. QUESTIONS 1. Question text AW_G3.1e_02672: low res OZBOX Year 4 Oxford University Press 2016

3 4 3.2 STORIES OF THE LAND THE EARTH S ENVIRONMENT GSUSTAINS ALL LIFE STORIES OF THE LAND Rock paintings, bark paintings and now canvas paintings are a central part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Before the coming of the Europeans, Indigenous peoples in Australia did not have a written language. They used visual art to tell stories about creation, history, ceremonies and the world around them. Today, this tradition is still strong in Indigenous art. FACT! Australian Indigenous art is the oldest traditional art in the world, dating back more than years. Scan the code to link to a video about how Aboriginal art portray dreamtime stories. not final Rock art Rock art can be found in places all over Australia. It portrays people and animals, and often tells Dreaming stories of the creation of the world and everything in it. This would include mountains and rivers, as well as people, animals and plants. The paintings also show that the site belongs to a certain group, and that it is a special and sacred place for them. The site helps connect them to their country their land. Indigenous rock art AW_G3.2a_02672: AW_G3.2c_02672 low res Shutterstock image AW_G3.2b_02672: low res

4 Bark painting Traditionally, Indigenous peoples have used bark and leaves as their canvas and ochre and charcoal as their paint. They were used to help tell stories, as well as at funerals or to mark special sites. There are many different styles of bark paintings all around the country. The paintings from Central Arnhem Land show figures of animals and people using strong lines and cross-hatching. The lines and colours all have meaning within the paintings and help to tell the story. QUESTIONS 1. Xxxxx question xxxxx Painting from Central Arnhem Land that shows cross-hatching technique OZBOX Year 4 Oxford University Press 2016 Canvas painting Today, canvas dot paintings have become the most well-known form of Indigenous artwork. This painting, Flying Dingoes, is by artist Mick Namararri Tjapaltjarri, from the Western Desert area. It shows a moment when a large land form was created by the Dingo Men during the Dreaming. It is seen from above, like a map, and shows the dingo s body, with its paw marks on each side. The larger loops on each side are the dingo s ears, which allowed it to fly. Flying Dingoes painting by Mick Namararri Tjapaltjarri AW_G3.2d_02672: Flow res

5 4 5.4 FUN WITH FIBRES THE EARTH S ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINS ALL LIFE G FUN WITH FIBRES Where would we be without fibres? Our clothes are made from fibres, so are our bedding, furniture and curtains. Some fibres are natural made from plant or animal materials. Others are synthetic made through chemical processes. Here are some fibres from around the world. Natural fibres Hi, I m Adalina. I m from South America. My favourite fibre is alpaca wool. It s a bit like sheep wool but stronger. It s very soft and warm. I like knitting with it to make jumpers and socks. It s also really useful for rugs and shawls. My name is Arban. I live in Mongolia. My dad looks after a herd of Bactrian camels. Dad combs the camels when they moult AW_G5.4b_02672: and collects their hair. LOW RES His biggest camels give us about 120 kilograms of hair each year. My mum taught me how to use a spindle to spin the hair into yarn. The yarn is warm and strong, and useful for all sorts of clothes even shoes and slippers! AW_G5.4c_02672: Background image low res AW_G5.4e_02672: low res Soft camel wool South-American alpaca being sheared Scan the code to link to a video about alpaca farming in Peru. not final AW_G5.4f_02672

6 Synthetic fibres I m Simon. I live in the United States of America. I m mad about sport, AW_G5.4g_02672: low res which makes me appreciate nylon clothing! It s comfortable and stretchy, so it doesn t limit my movement when I m playing sport. Nylon is a type of plastic called a polymer. It s made from petroleum. Apart from clothes, it has been used to make things like tents, ropes and toothbrushes! A nylon polyester sports jersey FACT! A polyester hiking jacket Hi, my name s Erica. I m from Australia. I m a big fan of fibres made AW_G5.4h_02672: low res from polyester. I do a lot of bushwalking, and my polyester clothes keep me warm and dry. Polyester is water-resistant, and when it does get wet, it dries quickly. Polyester is another fibre made from petroleum. Synthetic fibres are often blended with natural fibres, such as cotton and wool. The best qualities of each fibre can be combined. QUESTIONS 1. Xxxx questions xxxxxxx OZBOX Year 4 Oxford University Press 2016