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This site aims to comment on the natural environment and the joys of country living.
View ArticleLand management tools using Aboriginal knowledge
Emma Woodward, a Darwin-based scientist from the CSIRO, has worked with Aboriginal elders to create six seasonal calendars from six different language groups from Western Australia and the Northern...
View ArticleA Country Lifestyle
Living in the country, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, has many benefits. Children are free to roam and play in the fresh air and sunshine. A country community tends to mean that people...
View ArticleAustralian Cotton
What is the biggest selling natural fibre in the world? Cotton accounts for about 32% of the world fibre market, but over the last thirty years natural fibres have lost some of its market share to...
View ArticlePatios to enjoy the outdoors
A great way to enjoy the outdoors while still being comfortable is to build a patio. A patio will assist you to appreciate your natural surroundings whether that consists of a far-off view or the...
View ArticleUsing famous unsolved problems as fun activities in your Maths Teaching Plans
As teachers we can all sometimes run out of ideas on how to keep our students engaged and motivated. I have incorporated using some of the great unsolved maths problems into my maths lesson plans with...
View ArticleAre kids more intelligent today than ever before?
Kids these days often start school with the basics of reading, writing and maths well and truly under their belt. They are also techno wizzes, usually having a better grasp of technology than many...
View ArticleMaths and art fun at Grandpa’s place
Today we look at one very cool grandpa who transformed his second garage into a unique education space for his grand kids and their friends. Dr Oliver Nyquist has always had a love of the arts,...
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