Friday, July 27, 2007

Welcome to Basin Kids

A component of the Murray Darling Basin Commission website, this section allows students and teachers to explore issues and facts relating to the area. Online content includes a quiz, puzzles, teachers' guide, specific background information and details on the recent native fish strategy.

http://kids.mdbc.gov.au/_data/page/337/animation2.swf

Friday, July 13, 2007

Global Sacred Sites

http://www.sacredland.org/world.html

Produced by the Earth Island Institute, this website profiles both renowned and less well-known sacred sites in a bid to increase public understanding of sacred places, indigenous cultures and environmental justice. The content highlights the often complex histories of these places and cultures, conflicts over preservation, the impact of tourism and diverse spiritual practices.