2. In the second part of the class we are going to celebrate the life and heritage of Steve Irwin, or as we came to know him better - The Crocodile Hunter.
How could you just not love this guy? ;-)
3. (if we have time) Stars: Live, Universe and Everything That's mostly Aboriginal Astronomy. I'll show you a presentation I prepared for Open Days six years ago.You don't need to read anything.
Tomorrow we'll be focusing on the following topics:
1. Radio
We have already seen what the wireless was like at the beginning of 20th century, with its aspiration to become the "new BBC". Click the picture to learn more.
I'm not that much interested in names, dates and details. Instead concentrate on the impact that radio has had on the community in a country where many citizens live in very remote areas.
1a. School of the Air -(long distance) education.
This video gives a wonderful insight into what The School of the Air is and how it operates. Have a look:
3. Before we continue with the rest of topics beginning with "R", we're coming back to the letter "E" or a while.
E: Endangered and Extinct Species.
Read about the factors that threaten Australian wildlife here. (You don't have to read it all - just look at:
A. Habitat loss, change and fragmentation
B. Invasive plants and animals)
We are also going to spend some time talking about the fate of this unfortunate little fellow. Click on the picture to learn more.
"R" PRESENTATIONS:
1. ROCKS AND MOUNTAINS
2. RIVERS
3. RADIO - RFDS (ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE)
4. RADIO - THE SCHOOL OF THE AIR
3. Queensland
Have a look at this video. This is just the first random result I got from YouTube, I wasn't searching for it intentionally. And still it just makes you want to pack your things right away and head there ;-)
Queensland is sometimes referred to as the most beautiful state in Australia. And yet they feel the need to address advertisements to prospective tourists. In 2009 they launched the "Best Job in the World" action. Find out what it was all about and what campaigns are running now - maybe you'll get to spend some time in Oz yourself ;-)
We will also spend some time talking about Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise.
Today we'll be dealing with some really heavy topics.
The bulk of our time will have to be devoted to famous OUTLAWS. Australia sports names of many brave men who chose to stand against their opressors, but the two who are the most important, and have become part of Aussie culture and mentality, are Ned Kelly and Ben Hall.
ACTIVITY Ned Kelly
And now something for film buffs among you (you are all encouraged to read/watch these materials, but there will be no questions on this part).
Since bushrangers chose OUTBACK as their real home, we'll also have a closer look at just how it is portrayed in modern culture.
I have already introduced you to the acclaimed documentary Not Quite Hollywood. Among films which are discussed there, are such golden nuggets of Aussie cinema as Razorback and The Long Weekend. While they are in no means of any (or almost any) artistic merit, they offer a surprisingly insightful description of "the red centre."
