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MULTICULTURAL Y3

FANTASTIC

ANIMALS

DO YOU LIKE ANIMALS?

biodiversity-> Each animal has a unique role in the environment
nutritional cycle-> get food
pollination->fruit and seed production

and a lot more….

ANIMALS ARE IMPORTANT? WHY?

ANIMALS TRADITIONS AND HABITS:

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ANIMALS RELATED TO HABITS AND

TRADITIONS?

Animals play an important role in

different cultures?

Elephants play a significant role in Thai
culture and tourism. They are considered
sacred animals and have traditionally
been used for transport, logging, and
agricultural work. Today, elephants are
also a major attraction for tourists who
visit elephant sanctuaries and
conservation centers.

Elephants in Thailand

Cows are considered sacred in
Hinduism and are revered as
symbols of wealth and
abundance. In India, cows are
often seen roaming freely on
the streets and are used for milk
production, agricultural work,
and religious ceremonies.

Cows in India:

Camels have been an important
part of life in the desert regions of
the Middle East for centuries.
They are used for transportation,
milk production, and as a source
of meat and leather. Camels also
play a significant role in cultural
events such as camel races and
beauty pageants.

Camels in the Middle East

Water buffalo are widely used for
farming in countries such as
Vietnam, Indonesia, and the
Philippines. They are well-suited to
wet rice cultivation and are used to
plow fields, transport goods, and
provide milk and meat for local
communities.

Water buffalo in Southeast Asia

Reindeer herding has been a
way of life for indigenous
Sami people in Norway,
Sweden, Finland, and Russia
for thousands of years.
Reindeer are used for
transportation, meat, and fur,
and play a central role in
Sami culture and traditions.

Reindeer in Scandinavia

Some animals represent as symbols to

some

countries.

Wisdom, guidance and power. These three

defining values of the United States relate

perfectly to the eagle. Officially declared the

country's animal symbol in the American

Constitution in 1972, this white-headed bird is

common in the American and Canadian

territories, but it was in the United States that

its confidence gained strength and notoriety.

EAGLE-USA

RED KANGAROO AND

EMU-AUSTRALIA

The red Kangaroo and the Emu

are the country's representative

animals. They are one of the

only animals native to Australia

and, in addition, neither of them

are going backwards,

symbolizing that the country will

only progress.

Tigers are the national

symbol of India as they

represent victory over any

negative force.

TIGER-ÍNDIA

The dragon

symbolizes protection

for the Welsh. The flag

of Wales is the only

one of the United

Kingdom nations that

does not have a cross.

Welsh dragon-UK

Aboriginal
Totems

Multicultural Project

Totemism is a belief about
the relationship between
people and nature. The
term totem comes from
an Ojibwe word meaning
“a relative of mine”.

What is a totem?

Totetism has been recorded across native tribes of

America, Africa and Australia.

They are the original
australia’s inhabitants
before british
colonization!

Aboriginal People

For Australia’s
aboriginal people a
Totem is an animal or
plant given to you at
birth that your
family has a special
connection to.

Aboriginal People

According to
the Aboriginal
tradition when
you get a totem
you are
supposed to
take care of
that plant or
animal!

Aboriginal Totems

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It means you are
responsible for
looking after
that animal or
plant and its
habitat.

What does having a Totem mean?

Next class bring
toilet paper rolls!!

Let’s make our own Totem?