Slide 2 Young Farmer Visit Melissa Henry came into our class and
educated 5B and 6C about her life as a sheep farmer and competitor.
We learned that Melissa Henry owns Corriedales and Cross breeds.
She taught us that farmers have a big responsibility and play a
very big part in our environment. She told us that she is part of
lots of environmental health communities such as: Hawkesbury
District Agricultural and Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders
Association of Australia (NSW) Inc. Slide 3 Some other interesting
facts that we learnt: There are over 72 million sheep in the whole
of Australia. Merino wool produces the finest wool and crossed
breed produces the thickest wool. After the movie Babe, pork
consumption decreased proving thatTV and movies really do have an
influence on the viewers. Planting trees makes the roots of other
plants stronger and helps the environment. 72 MILLION Slide 4 Some
of the other things that we can do to improve the environment like
Melissa is, we can be involved in committees and groups just like
Melissa. We can help plant trees and help save the environment by
looking after local rivers and dams. Melissa plants trees in areas
that have no trees and she helps by donating and funding societies.
Even though there are some good things that we can do for the
environment there are also some negative impacts that we have on
the environment, such as: Wasting water because that water comes
from the dams that the animals drink from Throwing rubbish on the
ground can have a negative impact The more buildings that we build,
the less land space and vegetation there is for the animals and
wildlife When people drive there cars, fuel they use is polluting
the air Not planting as many trees as we possibly could. What
difference can you make to your environment? Slide 5 Our school has
helped the environment by planting gardens and using compost bins.
We recycle paper Our school uses recycled water We water the plants
to keep them in good condition We are aware of the impact that
rubbish has on the environment and do not litter. Some of the
things we are doing to improve the condition of the
environment.