1. The Outback (cc)

Subject: Science: Natural & Physical

Hands On Crafts for Kids Series 4: Around the Earth (cc)

Kids continue to develop their arts and crafts skills as they discover the many habitats of the earth. As with the previous three Hands On Series, each program has its own theme with at least five craft projects; each visits fun locations, like Disney World, Florida, and each profiles kids that use their crafts Click for more

1. The Outback (cc)

With spectacular gorges, deserts, salt-lakes, caves and an astonishing variety of wildlife, the Outback of Australia is one of the world's last great wilderness areas. The landscape varies from region to region; so we concentrate on the style of the Aborigines - the first, nomadic inhabitants of the Outback. Projects include: Dilly Bag and Message Stick - Originally made from grasses to carry food, our bag is made from clay and oil pastels; and the stick is made with a tribal design. Pocket Pals - Making a fabric purse is a fun way to remember that Marsupials are animals that carry their young in a front pocket. Aboriginal Oil Pastel - Using oil pastels we create Aboriginal paintings of symbols, such as concentric circles and curved and straight lines. Aboriginal Punched Bolo Tie - Punched paper dots are the paint for this original bolo tie. Crocodile Candles - Here we create and decorate a unique Crocodile Candle to light your way on a dark trek into the wilderness. Hands-On Project 401 - Kids help other kids through their crafts. 07DR/CC Closed-Captioned PI 30 min.
Also See: Australia 2: The Outback and the Great Barrier Reef; The Australia Series