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JUNE 2020 CLASS 3 & 4 TEACHER REFERENCE PRESENTATION TABLE OF CONTENTS JUNE 2020 CLASS 3 & 4 Pick of the Month Gap Profiles Global Update The Tigers Nest Tulasi Gowda Tokyos Face Showing Festival Discover India
Pick of the Month
❖ The Tiger’s Nest
Gap Profiles
❖ Tulasi Gowda
Global Update
❖ Tokyo’s Face Showing Festival
Discover India
❖ Click Art Museum
Around the World
❖ Rome
Did you Know
❖ Sea Gypsies of the Andaman
Born This Month Mixed Bag Gappenings
JUNE 2020 CLASS 3 & 4
The Tiger’s Nest is a sacred Buddhist site located near Paro, in Bhutan. The monastery stands on a mountain cliff 900 metres above the Paro Valley. Due to its stunning beauty and remote location, it is one of the most famous tourist destinations of the country and the cultural icon of Bhutan.
The Tiger's Nest Monastery is located over the mouth of a cave where Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, is believed to have first meditated in the 8th century. He is credited with introducing Buddhism in Bhutan. It is said that he meditated in the cave for three years, three months, three weeks, three days, and three hours in order to subdue evil demons residing within it. He is said to have purified the place for building a monastery that would later become one of Bhutan’s holiest sites. In the late 17th century, the then leader of Bhutan laid the foundation of the temple in front
seemingly impossible location.
The monastery comprises of four temples and a couple
colour with golden roofs, are interconnected by staircases with steps carved into the rock. Almost all buildings have a balcony with a splendid view of the surrounding area and the valley below. Paintings can also be found on the walls of the
with glistering lights, golden dome, and idols. In the ‘Hall of Thousand Buddhas’, which is carved into the rock, a large statue of a tiger is located. The tiger is respected as the symbol of the monastery.
You can give the heading ‘The Tiger’s Nest’ and ask the kids to tell you as to what they think it could be. Kids may come up with several thoughts but it’s unlikely for them to refer it to a monastery in Bhutan. You can now educate the kids about this unique destination, which is one of Bhutan’s religious sites.
❖ It is famously known as Taktsang Palphug Monastery or Paro Taktsang. ❖ Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava landed here on the back of a tigress, thus giving it the name ‘Tiger’s Nest’. ❖ The only way to get here is by trekking or on a horse’s back. ❖ The mountainous paths that lead to the temple are decorated with colourful prayer flags to guard the temple from evil spirits. ❖ The temple is shrouded in folklore and myth, illustrating the sacred tales of Guru Padmasambhava. ❖ The prayer wheel in the courtyard of the main shrine is rotated every morning by the monks to mark the beginning of a new day. ❖ The buildings we see today have been replaced several times, including major reconstruction completed in 2005 after a fire devastated the structure and its contents in 1998.
Tulasi Gowda is an Indian environmentalist who has been working for the past six decades to raise awareness about forest conservation.
Currently in her late 70s, Tulasi Gowda belongs to the Halakki tribe. She hails from the Honnalli village in Uttara Kannada district. Coming from a poor background, Tulasi lacked formal education. She lost her father at the age of two and worked with her mother as a daily wage worker. At a young age, she joined the forest department as a temporary worker. The Department of Forests recognised her dedication and honest work while sowing the seeds in the nursery and offered her a permanent job. She retired after serving the department for 14 years.
Knowing all about plants, right from the amount of water required to the benefits of each species, Tulasi has committed her life to planting thousands of saplings and nurturing them till they grow into trees. She is also actively involved in afforestation programmes conducted by the forest department and has single- handedly planted around one lakh trees in Karnataka. She emphasises on the need for protecting the environment to the younger generations, by sharing her vast knowledge about the diverse plant and herb species and their uses. Her immense contributions towards preserving the environment have been honoured by various organisations. She has also received the Rajyotsava Award in 1999, the Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra Award and Kavita Memorial Award, to name a few. She still manages to contribute her might by nurturing plants in her surroundings. Her commitment and selfless contribution even at this age makes her a role model and an inspiration for all.
As we celebrate World Environment Day in June every year, introduce the kids to a tribal woman from Karnataka named Tulasi Gowda, who has devoted her life to environmental causes.
❖ She is known as the 'Encyclopedia of Forest' for her vast knowledge of plants and herbs. ❖ In January 2020, the Government of India bestowed upon her the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award. ❖ In early 2020, an elephant calf born at the Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park was named after her.
Tokyo’s Sumida Aquarium, housed in a complex at the foot of the Tokyo Skytree tower, had
spotted garden eels residing in its aquarium, in May 2020. Called ‘chinanago’ in Japanese, the spotted garden eels are very popular in Japan.
The aquarium staff observed a very odd behaviour among the hundreds of its eels living in the tank ever since the aquarium was closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. They noticed that they were getting used to a largely human-free environment and had started to forget the existence of humans. The eels were also seen avoiding human caretakers since its closure. They were seen burrowing in the sand when staff members approached them to feed.
Before the shutdown, the eels were accustomed to streams of people looking into their tanks and rarely hid when approached by visitors. This behaviour of the eels was posing a great task for the caretakers as they were unable to feed the eels and monitor them. Aquarium officials were concerned the eels were reverting to their wild behaviour of burying themselves in the sand of the ocean floor at the sign of any threat.
To keep the eels socially engaged, the staff launched an event named ‘Face-Showing Festival’, which encouraged people from around the world to video call the eels in an attempt to re-familiarise them with people. They felt the eels needed training to learn that humans are not a threat to them. During the event which happened for several days in May 2020, virtual visitors were asked to wave, show their faces, and speak quietly, as any loud noises could scare and upset the creatures. In this way, the eels could also see the callers. The staff felt this temporary solution would help both the eels and animal lovers to stay connected amid the lockdown time.
It was the aquarium's first attempt at re-familiarising animals to humans through technology and were not sure if would be a success. For the event, five tablet computers were placed in front of the
came in from those hoping to interact with the eels from home. At first, the eels hid into the sand in surprise when seeing the images of participants waving at them on tablet screens, but they grew gradually accustomed and began to poke their heads
viewers from around the world.
The coronavirus outbreak has made us aware of the benefits of social distancing, but the same had adversely affected animals, especially the garden spotted eels in Japan, in a weird way. Read out the story to explain the above situation. Use this story to educate kids about the garden eels.
❖ It is a small fish that looks like a worm. ❖ Several hundred of them live together at the sandy sea bottom in burrows of their own. ❖ They look like plants or a bed of seagrass gently swaying in the current. ❖ It digs a burrow using its pointed tail. ❖ It feeds on small organisms that float in the water current. ❖ When feeding, it rises out of its burrow, exposing up to two-thirds of its body. ❖ It escapes from its enemies by diving tail-first into the burrow.
The Click Art Museum is India’s first 3D Art
interactive art museum was to give the visitors a funny and comical experience of art.
It was conceived and developed as the first 3D interactive 'Trick Art' museum in India, using 3D and optical illusion. The purpose of this form of art is to create the illusion that the image is three dimensional while it is actually two dimensional. The paintings, which appear as objects, are done in tricky angles so that the visitor can also be a participant, making the art interactive. Every piece of art here is complete only when the viewer enters the frame. While the art pieces have been painted on the walls, there are markings on the floor where a viewer must stand to be a part of the painting and from where a photographer must click the picture to include the person in the painting.
It was created by A. P. Shreethar, a renowned Indian artist, explorer, actor and adventurer. Famous for his work in the field
alluring forms of art to India and his award-winning works are displayed in several countries. He created the Click Art Museum after getting inspired by similar 3D art museums in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
❖ It opened its first branch in Chennai, in 2016, and later at major metropolitan cities of India and at a few locations abroad. ❖ Visitors can take pictures, have fun and make noise, unlike other art galleries where silence is
❖ Some of the paintings include Adam throwing his apple away, the Greek God Atlas offering a diamond, Bruce Lee delivering an angry kick, a dragon breathing fire, Mona Lisa pouring steaming coffee and playing music, and a bearded man awarding the visitor an Oscar. ❖ There are art installations such as Honey, Shrink Yourself, which make a person appear the size of a Lilliput, and a clever mix of 3D artwork, which allows one to imagine drifting through the canals of Venice in a gondola.
Rome is the capital city of Italy. The modern city sits on the same site as the city of ancient Rome, a powerful and important civilisation, which ruled much of Europe for nearly 1000 years. The culture of ancient Rome was spread throughout Europe during its rule. The city is famed for its history, architecture and food.
The Colosseum of Rome, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was a huge amphitheatre built by the ancient Romans for the public to watch sporting events and games, including battles between Roman gladiators.
The Trevi Fountain is Italy's largest and most famous fountain. Tourists throw a coin into the water and make a wish, as it is believed to bring good luck.
ever constructed. The Pantheon is one of the best-preserved of all ancient Roman
is a remarkable building to see.
❖ Rome has many of the original ancient Roman buildings. ❖ The city is nicknamed the ‘The Eternal City’ and ‘City of the Seven Hills’. ❖ The word ‘palace’ originates from the ‘Palatine Hill’ in Rome, where the Roman emperors built their palaces.
These gypsies have, for generations, lived on sailboats known as ‘kabang’, made from trees. The boat serves not only as transportation but is also their home. They spend much of their time on boats and in the water. Only during monsoon, when the weather is strong and rough, they live on beaches, in stilted huts made of bamboo or cane that rise above the sand. The Sea Gypsies of the Andaman are members of the Moken tribe. They have been living on the islands off the coast
Andaman Sea for hundreds of years. They are also known as Sea Nomads, as they spend most part of their lives traversing the sea.
They are expert divers and are known for their amazing water-based skills. They have an extraordinary ability to hold their breath and stay underwater for extended periods of time, while diving without any equipment. As Moken children spend much of their day in the sea, diving for food and playing, they are said to have excellent underwater vision. Their children learn to swim before they can even walk and learn to dive while they are still young. They are hunter gatherers and hunt with spears and harpoons with ease. They have developed their own techniques for attracting fish, such as blowing a stream of bubbles to lure certain species, or lowering rope with leaves attached, creating a natural reef. They are excellent fishermen catching fish and collecting a variety of marine creatures such as sea cucumbers, mollusks, lobsters, and shellfish. They return to land only to exchange fish and shells for items such as rice and petrol. They collect and trade items such as pearls, honey and medicinal plants that grow on the islands.
Due to stricter border control, commercial overfishing, rapid development, and tourism, the Moken have gradually been forced to adopt a settled lifestyle. Their traditional way of life is now under threat and they are gradually disappearing. Now, they live permanently in bamboo huts, selling handicrafts and working as boatmen, gardeners, and garbage collectors for the tourist industry.
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“To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.”
A poncho is a piece of clothing with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped
and worn as a sleeveless garment.
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Pink fairy armadillos are the smallest among all the armadillos. Nicknamed ‘sand-swimmer’, they can move underground very easily, and are also good swimmers. They come out to feed at night and mainly rely on their hearing and sense of touch, as they have very small eyes.
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