In Grade 5 we are going to be improving our international mindedness and our listening comprehension by watching
a news story produced by ‘Behind the News,’ a news show made for upper primary
children. Follow the link below to watch this week’s story on fishing in Palau
and then answer the questions below in writing.
DUE: Wednesday 24th
September, 2014
Very important: If you have problems
with your internet at home, do not wait until Wednesday to inform your teacher.
Palau Fishing
1. Where is Palau? Locate it using Google Maps.
2. Palau is made up of ___________ tiny islands.
3. Finish the following sentence: A lot of people from Palau
earn money from...
4. How many people live in Palau?
5. Why is tuna fishing important to the people from Palau?
6. What do you think is meant by the statement “In Palau
fishing is a way of life.”?
7. What does Oreall’s dad teach Oreall and other fishermen?
Explain.
8. Name one of the tuna species that is now under threat due
to overfishing.
Do the quiz on the BtN website
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/quiz.htm
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