This worksheet, ‘Things I Love About You’ is a simple resource that asks students to brainstorm all of the things that they love about a special person in the lives. It is a great resource that can be used to encourage thoughtfulness towards someone else and could also be a nice gift to take home …More
This history article, ‘Traditional Inuit Life’, features important factual background information about the objects that were part of daily Inuit life thousands of years ago. It describes items such as an iggaak, ulu, kayak, and parka, which the Inuit used for hunting and preparing food and other daily needs. It is aimed at broadening students’ …More
This history article ‘Tudor Dining Room’ features important factual background information about the objects that would be found on a dining room table during Tudor times. It describes the kinds of plates, cutlery and cups that would typically feature on a Tudor dining table. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and …More
This history article, ‘Viking Settlement’, features important factual background information about some of the objects that were used by Vikings. It describes items such as a helmet, shield, drinking horn, and runestone that a typical Viking would have used. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used as a …More
This history article ‘Viking Warrior’ features important factual background information about the objects a Viking warrior needed for battle. It describes the kinds of helmets, swords and shields that a typical Viking Warrior would have used. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used as a prompt for further …More
This geography article, ‘Watt-Cloutier, Seila’, features factual information about this Canadian Inuit activist and former politician. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history article, ‘Waiting for News’ features the Australian newspaper The Argus. It provides factual information about how the news media worked in the past as compared to today and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This fun and engaging worksheet ‘A Beefeater or a Medieval Knight’, uses the popular Would You Rather game as a writing prompt for students to consider whether they would rather be a Yeoman Warder or a knight from the Middle Ages and to explain why. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols …More
This fun and engaging worksheet ‘A Chimney-Sweep or a Servant’, uses the popular Would You Rather game as a writing prompt for students to consider which of these two traditional British occupations they would prefer and why. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with British culture and can …More
This short nonfiction text ‘X: Xhosa’ features important factual background information relating to the Xhosa ethnic group. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the diverse ethnic groups that contribute to the rich South African society and culture and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This short nonfiction text, ‘X: Xmas’ features important factual background information about Christmas in Ireland. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This short nonfiction text ‘Z: Zulu’ features important factual background information relating to the Zulu ethnic group. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the diverse ethnic groups that contribute to the rich South African society and culture and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This history article ‘Zulu’ features important factual background information about the objects and symbols of this South African ethnic group. It identifies Zulu shields, homesteads, beadwork and chiefs as icons of Zulu culture, which is still alive in South Africa today. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used …More
This history article, ‘A Merry Tale of Christmas Traditions’ features the origins of many Christmas traditions, such as candy canes, Christmas carols and Boxing Day. It provides factual information about different Christmas traditions. It also provides a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical …More
This worksheet, ‘Acrostic Poem About My Mum’ is a fantastic quick activity to celebrate Mother’s Day. It is a fun resource that can be used without preparation across all age groups and abilities. Students are required to use the letters of the words ‘Love You Mum’ to brainstorm why their mums are special.
This history article, ‘Happy Hanukkah’ features the Jewish holiday Hanukkah and provides factual information about this special celebration. It also provides a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
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