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DocuSign Envelope ID:8COC6AOF-56EE-46F5-A733-01 0A357A1 EFA <br /> the United States' Native American and black populations. <br /> Geography: Study Australia on a globe and a map. Pinpoint all states, territories, major cities and <br /> landmarks. Learn about its diverse ecological systems and what makes it such a unique continent. Create <br /> timelines to answer questions (ex. Aboriginal arrival; European arrival; settlement, etc.) <br /> Music: Construct and learn to play didgeridoos, clap sticks and bull roarers (instructions above). <br /> Listen to and study traditional Aboriginal music and music from other indigenous cultures. <br /> Art: Construct and decorate PVC didgeridoos, clap sticks and bull-roarers (instructions above). <br /> Study and create the different styles of Aboriginal art, including bark paintings, X-ray and dots. <br /> Reading & Writing: Get acquainted with the correct meaning, spelling and pronunciation of the <br /> Didg Lingo and other previous sections. Study and report on any Australia-theme readings, such as those <br /> in the didgiography (below). <br /> Science: Learn about the animals of Australia and their unique characteristics. Contrast the <br /> ecological problems created by non-native and feral animals Down Under and the environmental trouble <br /> caused by similar pest animals in the United States (especially in Florida). <br /> Math: Compare Australia vs. U.S. by numbers / ratios for population, miles (to/from/within Aus), <br /> land mass, coastline, beaches, highest & lowest point, hottest & coldest place, animals (mammals, birds, <br /> marsupials, etc), landmarks (ex. Great Barrier Reef vs. Keys reefs) <br /> WEB LINKS (use to plan classroom lessons) <br /> *Aboriginal Art Symbols: www.aboriginclartonline.com/culture/symbols.php <br /> *Aboriginal Art, Culture and Didgeridoo; www.aboriginclaustralic.com <br /> *Aboriginal Art, History & Culture: www.indigenousaustralia.info/index.php <br /> *Aboriginal History & Heritage: www.eniar.org/history.htmi <br /> *Aboriginal Musical Instruments: www.didjshop.com/custrAboriginalMusicInstruments.htm <br /> *Australia Facts & Stats: cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html <br /> *Australia Travel Guide: www.custraliatrek.com <br /> *Australian Didgeridoo Cultural Hub: www.ididj.com.au/home/index.html <br /> *Australian Museum: www.australianmuseum.net.ou <br /> *Didgeridoo Specialists: www.didjshop.com <br /> *National Geographic (world geography based on U.S. National Geography Standards): <br /> nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction <br /> nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions <br /> RECOMMENDED LISTENING <br /> There are hundreds of didgeridoo albums worldwide to choose from, including everything from <br /> didg solos to didg mixed with world music, African drumming, techno, ambient, symphony, rock n' roll, <br /> reggae, etc. You might not find many of these albums in your local store, but they're definitely available <br /> on the Internet. Just type in "didgeridoo music" on a search engine, and away you go. <br /> These are just a few of the titles of my favorite didgeridoo players ... <br /> *Adam Plack & Johnny 5oames: Winds of Warning(1997) <br /> *David Hudson: Guardians of the Reef, Walkabout(1999); Yigi Yigi (1997) <br /> *Dragonfly Rhythms: Live at the Paralounge (2006) <br /> *Dr. Didg: Out of the Woods(1994) <br /> *Jeremy Cloakes & Ken Sands: Resonance <br /> *Outback: Baka (1990) <br /> *Randy Graves: Your Didjeridu Companion (2002) <br /> *Stephen Kent: Landing(1995); Songs from the Burnt Earth (2002) <br />