This geography article, ‘Kielburger’, features factual information about the Canadian Kielburger brothers who founded the organizations Free the Children and Me to We. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This short nonfiction text, ‘K: Kilkenny Castle’ features important factual background information about a strategic Norman castle 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 geography article, ‘Kaikoura’ features the world-famous destination of Kaikoura in the South Island of New Zealand. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history article, ‘Katie Taylor’ features Ireland’s Olympic gold medal-winning boxer who is breaking down barriers for women both inside and outside the ring. It provides factual information about Katie Taylor along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness and can …More
This history article, ‘Kew Gardens’ features the famous botanical gardens located in London, England. It provides factual information about the gardens that formed more than 250 years ago, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘Kruger National Park’ features South Africa’s oldest, largest and most famous game reserve. It provides factual information about the animals who live there, the park’s founder, Paul Kruger, and current efforts to fight poaching, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at broadening students’ …More
This postcard ‘Kwazulu-Natal: Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park’ features important factual background information on the mountain range that is home to South Africa’s highest peaks. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the environmental, cultural …More
This worksheet, ‘KWHL of Australian Colonisation’ prompts students to explore what they know about Australian Colonisation, what they want to learn, how they think they could learn about new ideas and what they have learnt following the learning tasks. This is a great, clearly formatted resource to encourage students to take responsibility for their own …More
This worksheet, ‘KWL Chart of Apartheid’ prompts students to explore what they know about apartheid, what they want to learn and what they have learnt following learning tasks. This is a great, clearly formatted resource to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and to assist teachers in establishing their students’ prior knowledge. …More
This worksheet, ‘KWL Chart of St Patrick’s Day’ prompts students to explore what they know about St Patrick’s Day, what they want to learn, how they think they could learn about new ideas and what they have learnt following the learning tasks. This is a great, clearly formatted resource to encourage students to take responsibility …More
This short nonfiction text, ‘L: Leprechaun’ features important background information about these mythical, mischievous Irish fairies. 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 geography article, ‘Loon’, features factual information about the bird that is featured on the Canadian one dollar coin. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard, ‘L’Anse aux Meadows’, features important factual background information about the famous Viking settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of Canada …More
This report, ‘Lady Liberty’ describes the history of the Statue of Liberty and explains why it has become an American national monument. It provides opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This hands-on activity, ‘Lamington Recipe’ provides step-by-step recipe instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home whilst helping them to understand the process of procedural writing. This resource gives students the opportunity to study the structure of a recipe and the language of instruction and is a great example to prompt more …More
This science article, ‘Landfills’ features five facts about the effect of landfills on planet Earth. It provides factual information about rubbish and landfills, as well as ways to help lessen their impact on the environment. It is aimed at broadening students’ scientific and environmental awareness.
This Editing Task worksheet, ‘Larry’s Visit to Manila’, features the rough draft of a story about a family’s holiday in the Philippines. The worksheet encourages students to identify spelling, capitalisation, punctuation, and usage errors in the text and then to write out a correct version. The purpose of this task is to develop students’ accuracy …More
This profile, ‘Laura Secord’, features important factual background information about the Canadian woman who performed a brave act in the War of 1812. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canadian history and the War of 1812.
This worksheet, ‘Leaves of the Shamrock’ is a great factual resource that provides students with the opportunity to study the significance of the leaves of the Shamrock to Ireland. They are then provided with comprehension questions that summarise the information within the text.
This kids news activity, ‘Lego School Will Be A Bricks And Mortar Reality’ reports on a new international school in Denmark, built by the owner of Lego.
This worksheet, ‘Leprechauns’ provides students with guidance in writing about the qualities and attributes and life of a Leprechaun. It encourages students to think about typical characteristics and features associated with this mythical creature and provides a space for students to draw their impression of what one might look like. This is a great, simple …More
This article, ‘Let’s Rock’, provides information about two famous rocks in Australia. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical awareness and includes colourful and engaging photographs.
This oral language photo activity ‘Lion’, enhances vocabulary and concept development by providing a thought-provoking visual stimulus that can be used as a prompt to engage students in discussion. Each photo is complete with an accompanying lesson plan featuring tips and activities to develop oral language and vocabulary further.
This full colour ‘Let’s Go On a Journey’ map can be reproduced for classroom use. It encourages students to identify some of the most common features of the community and can be a fun educational activity or a bright and colourful addition to a community or holidays themed classroom display.
This postcard ‘Limpopo: Kruger National Park’ features important factual background information on South Africa’s oldest game reserve. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the environmental, cultural and historical landmarks of South Africa …More
This history article, ‘Living Fossil’ features the discovery of the prehistoric coelacanth, which was long thought to be extinct. It provides factual information about this fish and how it was discovered by South African Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural …More
This postcard ‘London: Big Ben’ features important factual background information about one of the most visited landmarks in London. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of the …More
This postcard ‘London: Buckingham Palace’ features important factual background information about the administrative headquarters of the British monarch. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of the United …More
This postcard ‘London: Nelson’s Column’ features important factual background information about the monument in Trafalgar Square erected in Admiral Horatio Nelson’s honour. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical …More
This geography article, ‘Maple Syrup’, features factual information about the sweet syrup that has become a symbol of Canada. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This short nonfiction text, ‘M: Mount Carrantuohil’ features important factual background information about Ireland’s highest mountain. 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 hands-on activity, ‘Make a Coat of Arms’, asks students to design their own coat of arms using the Canadian coat of arms as a model. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This Earth Science worksheet, ‘Make a Map’ asks students to map part of their school then imagine how it would change over time. It supports an understanding of change and of maps.
This hands-on activity, ‘Make a Paper Boomerang’ shows students how to make their own paper boomerang. It includes step-by-step instructions and a paper boomerang template and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in a fun and engaging manner.
This hands-on activity, ‘Make an Ice Hockey Rink’, asks students to make and design a model ice hockey rink. This is a great resource for broadening students’ cultural knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian traditions.
This hands-on activity, ‘Make an Ugly Stick’, asks students to make a traditional Newfoundland musical instrument. This is a great resource for broadening students’ cultural knowledge about Newfoundland and it gives students an opportunity to express their creativity through art and music.
This full colour map of Malaysia is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It is left blank for students to identify and label key cities, geographical landmarks, surrounding seas and bordering countries.
This outline map of Malaysia with labels is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It features the labelled capital city and surrounding seas.
This full colour map of Malaysia with labels is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It features the labelled capital city, surrounding seas and indicates bordering countries.
This outline map of Malaysia is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It is left blank for students to identify and label key cities and surrounding seas.
This flag worksheet features the Malaysian flag in full colour followed by a black and white version for students to colour in the appropriate colours.
This postcard ‘Manchester: Old Trafford’ features important factual background information about the world-famous football stadium. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of the United Kingdom and can …More
This worksheet, ‘Mandela in Prison’ is a thought provoking resource that asks students to imagine that they were Mandela, faced with the decision to leave prison, with the conditions outlined by the apartheid government or, to stay on Robben Island in order to make a stand. Students must weigh up both sides of the decision …More
This worksheet, ‘Mandela Quotes’ provides students with some examples of quotes from Nelson Mandela such as ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’. The resource then prompts research into other quotes from Mandela and encourages further discussion into who Mandela was and the powerful meaning of some of …More
This worksheet, ‘Mandela’s Day on Robben Island’ is a great resource that provides an outline of Mandela’s typical day in prison on Robben island. Students are given times and asked to write out Mandela’s activities at those times and then illustrate the events. This resource can be used following research or in conjunction with the …More
This location and transformation worksheet, ‘Map the Location’ allows for practice using coordinates. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This history poster ‘Mary Robinson’ features important factual background information about Ireland’s first female President. This is a great resource for broadening students’ knowledge of significant figures from Irish history and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Ireland.
This article, ‘Mawson’s Hut’, describes the hut Sir Douglas Mawson built in Antarctica. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness and includes colourful and engaging images.
This article, ‘Meet a Canberra Scientist’ features an interview with Brian Cooke, a Canberra scientist who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2012 for his work to regulate the Australian rabbit population. This is a great resource for developing students’ awareness of some of Australia’s ecological imbalances and how they are being addressed …More
This kids news activity, ‘Meteorite Lands In Russia’ reports on a destructive sonic boom event over a Russian town, caused by a meteorite explosion.
This flag worksheet features the Mexican flag in full colour followed by a black and white version for students to colour in the appropriate colours.
This full colour map of Mexico is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It is left blank for students to identify and label key cities, geographical landmarks, surrounding seas and oceans and bordering countries.
This outline map of Mexico with labels is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It features labelled key cities and surrounding seas and oceans.
This full colour map of Mexico with labels is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It features labelled key cities, surrounding seas and oceans and indicates bordering countries.
This outline map of Mexico is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It is left blank for students to identify and label key cities, geographical landmarks and surrounding seas and oceans.
This vocabulary activity, ‘Missing Words’ supports vocabulary development by encouraging students to identify the correct word in context using beach vocabulary.
This geography article, ‘Moeraki Boulders’ features the gigantic spherical rocks found along Koekohe Beach on the Otago coast of New Zealand. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘Mount Taranaki’ features the famous symmetrical volcano also known as Mount Egmont, which is found in the North Island of New Zealand. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This graphic organiser, ‘Mountain Ranges and a Geographic Quilt’ helps students apply what they know about mountain ranges.
This postcard ‘Mpumalanga: Motlatse River Canyon’ features important factual background information on the third-largest canyon in the world. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the environmental, cultural and historical landmarks of South …More
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