Australian Pioneers – John Flynn – Teacher and Student Guide
This year nine classroom investigation of John Flynn provides a structured set of evidence and information that allows students to explore his life, and his influence on the development of Australia.
Captain Arthur Phillip – Sailor, Spy, Governor, Founder of a nation
Investigating Captain Arthur Phillip is a series of eight lessons designed to ask: Why was Arthur Phillip chosen to lead the First Fleet to Australia? How did he establish a colony in Australia? How did Philip encourage the Rule of Law in the colony? What was the relationship between the European’s and the Indigenous Australians in the early days of the colony? Why is Arthur Phillip considered the Founder of Modern Australia?
Australian Pioneers – Howard Florey- Teacher and Student Guide
This classroom investigation of Howard Florey provides a structured set of evidence and information that allows students to explore his life, and influence on the development of Australia. It also involves students in the development and exercise of the questioning and researching skills required at this level – finding out by working out.
Australian Pioneers – David Unaipon – Teacher and Student Guide
Australians from the past whose actions shaped Australian history and identity, helping make the nation what it is today. The series is relevant to aspects of History, English and Civics and Citizenship at various year levels from Years 4-6 and 9-10.
What is the best energy for Australia?
Australia’s energy supply is an important but controversial and complex issue involving choices that Australian people, parliaments and companies must make for their future. Current Commonwealth Government policy is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% of 2005 levels by 2030, and to have ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050.
HASS Civics & Citizenship – Local Government
Local Councils-what’s the purpose? Is a practical classroom resource suitable for use in helping students develop their knowledge and understanding of these elements of the Australian Curriculum at Years 4-7 for Civics and Citizenship and Years 5-7 for Geography.
