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Grade 4  
Unit 1: Reflections
The Lost Lake
by Allen Say

Internet Connection Activity
Australian Aborigines    Cultural Perspectives
Cathy Freeman
Connect to this link:
http://www.cathyfreeman.com.au/


  1. Click Aborigines.

  2. Read about these native Australians.

  3. Then click Back to the Homepage.

  4. Click Music. Read about Aboriginal music.

  5. Click Mac, PC, or Unix to listen to a didgeridoo.

  6. If time permits, explore other parts of the Web site to learn more about Australian culture, history, geography, animals, or attractions.

Aboriginal Fine Arts
Connect to this link:
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~aaia/index.htm


  1. At the bottom of the page, click Aboriginal Culture.

  2. Read the page. Continue by clicking Go to page 2.

  3. As you read, pay special attention to the symbols and what they represent.

  4. Click the snake at the bottom of the page to return to the home page.

  5. View works by Aboriginal artists in Central Australia, Northern Australia and Carving Artifacts.

  6. Click the pictures of the artwork to enlarge. Look for the Aboriginal symbols.


Internet Connection Activity
Camping Safety Tips    Find Out More
Camping for Kids
Connect to this link:
http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=KidsHealth&lic=1&ps=307&cat_id=116&article_set=10351


  1. Before reading the information on the webpage answer the questions below:

  2. When going camping, you need to take a first aid kit, a tent, and water. Agree or Disagree?

  3. It is safe to camp by yourself if you’ve been to the area before. Agree or Disagree?

  4. Poison ivy does not grow in the woods so you don’t need to worry about what it looks like. Agree or Disagree?

  5. You should always make sure your fire is out and the ground is cold before you leave the campsite. Agree or Disagree?

  6. Read the information about camping on the website.

  7. Answer the questions above again. Support your answer with information from the website.

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Safe, Smart, Survival!
Connect to this link:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/adv/kidspage/survkit.htm


  1. Read the ideas about how to be safe and smart out on a hike.

  2. Then read the items that you need for a survival kit.

  3. Discuss the rules with your partner.

  4. You may want to make a list or a poster as a reminder.


Internet Connection Activity
Hiking and Camping    Leveled Books
The Appalachian Trail Home Page
Connect to this link:
http://www.fred.net/kathy/at.html


  1. Click The A. T. State by State.

  2. Scroll down and read about the trail in each state.

  3. If the trail goes through your state, your teacher may suggest that you click highlighted links to learn more.

  4. When you finish reading abou the states, scroll up and click Table of Mileage and High Points Along the A. T. by State.

  5. Read about the high points in each state. Then click Return to Main Page.

  6. If time permits, click Write a Hiker to e-mail a hiker your questions.

Get Knotted! Animated Knots for Scouts
Connect to this link:
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/42ktmenu.html


  1. Click any picture of a knot to see how it is tied.

  2. Find out when that kind of knot is most useful.

  3. Click the Back arrow.

  4. Click two or three other knots to learn how to tie them.