This worksheet, ‘5Ws and How of ANZAC Day’ provides a structured diagram that helps students identify the who, what, when, where, why and how of ANZAC Day. It is a great visual graphic that can be used to generate meaningful class discussion.
This worksheet, ‘A Letter from the Trenches’ is a simple resource that provides students with the opportunity to empathise with how soldiers fighting far from home both today and in the past would be feeling. The students are asked to imagine that they are in the trenches and write a letter home.
This worksheet, ‘ABCs of ANZAC Day’ provides an alphabet grid that students can use to develop their vocabulary and brainstorm different ideas about ANZAC Day. This is a fun and simple resource that can be used effectively before, during or after an activity and across ability levels. It can also be utilised during individual, pair …More
This recipe for ANZAC Cookies provides step-by-step 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. It is a great example to prompt more complex …More
This set of, ‘ANZAC Cove Gallipoli Memorial Photo Cards’ enhances vocabulary and concept development by providing a thought-provoking visual stimulus that can be used as a prompt to engage students in discussion about ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli.
This worksheet, ‘ANZAC True or False’ is a thought-provoking worksheet that requires students to asses the truth of facts about the ANZACs. Many students may presume the answers quickly only to realise their assumptions were not correct which can lead to interesting discussions and further research into ANZAC Day related topics. An answer sheet is …More
This set of, ‘Australian War Memorial Photo Cards’ enhances vocabulary and concept development by providing thought-provoking visual stimuli that can be used as a prompt to engage students in discussion about the Australian War Memorial.
This worksheet, ‘Awards for Bravery’ asks students to research recipients of Australian awards for bravery. The four main bravery awards including the Cross of Valour, the Star of Courage, the Bravery Medal and the Commendation for Brave Conduct are provided as outlines for students to write their information.
This worksheet, ‘Branches of the Defence Force’ is a simple but effective research activity that encourages students to explore the three branches of the defence force. Students are required to research how many personal are employed and the general outline of command within each branch and provide a simple summary in each of the symbolic …More
This worksheet, ‘Commemoration’ is a fantastic resource that provides students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of the concept of commemoration. They are asked to discuss how they commemorate special days with friends and family, at school and as a nation. The resource aims to provide a link between students’ personal experiences and the …More
This worksheet, ‘Commemorations on ANZAC Day’ is a simple yet effective resource that provides students with a scaffold to research the traditions of ANZAC and Remembrance Days. A link to a government site is provided that may help in researching the traditions of early commemorations, the Dawn Service, the ANZAC Day Ceremony and the ANZAC …More
This worksheet, ‘Designing a Memorial’ is an interesting resource that asks students to research the design of war memorials around the world. They are then provided with the opportunity to draw their own design and describe its features. It is a very thought provoking activity that can lead to further processes of making models and …More
This worksheet, ‘Gallipoli Then and Now’ encourages students to explore how the landscape and conditions of Gallipoli have changed since 1915 and now. Students are asked to describe Gallipoli at each point in time and then list the adjectives that they have used in describing each. The aim of this activity is to develop an …More
This well known poem, ‘In Flanders Field’ is a great resource to supplement teaching about Remembrance and war. It is a wonderful poem that pays tribute to veterans past and present and signifies a global commitment to peace.
This worksheet, ‘KWL Chart of ANZAC Day’ prompts students to explore what they know about ANZAC 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 for their …More
This hands-on activity, ‘Make Your Own Dove of Peace’ provides step-by-step instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home. This resource directs students through the process of making a dove of peace. It is particularly useful when commemorating war or can be used simply as an arts and craft activity.
This hands-on activity, ‘Make Your Own Poppy’ provides step-by-step instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home. This resource directs students through the process of making red poppies. It is particularly useful when commemorating war or can be used simply as an arts and craft activity.
This worksheet, ‘Remembrance Crossword’ provides students with the opportunity to use skills including vocabulary, reasoning and spelling to find the correct Remembrance themed words to complete the puzzle. It encourages students to identify and understand the terms being used and to build on their vocabulary of key words used on when commemorating war. An answer …More
This set of, ‘Remembrance Postage Stamps’ enhances vocabulary and concept development by providing thought-provoking visual stimuli that can be used as a prompt to engage students in discussion about the ANZACs.
This worksheet, ‘Remembrance Unscramble’ is a great activity that encourages students to study the sounds and spellings of words associated with commemorating war. Students will be challenged to unscramble letters to find common words used during commemoration. An answer sheet is also provided.
This worksheet, ‘Remembrance Word Search’ gives students the opportunity to learn new vocabulary and improve their spelling of words associated with commemorations of war. Students must scrutinise the spelling of each word on their list, ensuring new vocabulary is committed to memory with the correct spelling.
This worksheet, ‘Remembrance Word Shapes’ is a great resource that encourages students to examine the spelling and letter shapes of words associated with commemoration of war. Students must use the word bank to match the letter shapes to the correct words.
This learning activity, ‘Tell Us The Story of the ANZAC’ is a great writing prompt that encourages students to write freely using the picture as inspiration. Some students may find it difficult to motivate themselves to write creatively but this writing prompt gives students enough freedom to explore their own ideas, encouraging everyone to write. …More
This worksheet, ‘The ANZAC Acronym’ is a great, simple resource that asks students to develop their own ideas about what ANZAC could stand for. They are encouraged to brainstorm and then use the dictionary to find the actual meaning of the acronym. This resource provides a great foundation for further discussion about the ANZACs and …More
This worksheet, ‘The ANZAC Legend’ is a great resource that encourages students to discuss the concept of the ANZAC legend.
This worksheet, ‘The ANZAC Walk’ is a great resource that asks students to imagine that they are preparing some information for visitors travelling to Gallipoli. The students are asked to explore the points on the ANZAC Walk and give a brief summary of each. The resource is designed to be used in groups however, it …More
This worksheet, ‘Trench Diagram’ is an interesting and simple activity that requires students to label the parts of the diagram. This resource can be used following research or as an interesting introduction into the concept of trenches. An answer page is also provided.
This learning activity, ‘What Are The Soldiers Up To?’ is a great writing prompt that encourages students to write freely using the picture as inspiration. Some students may find it difficult to motivate themselves to write creatively but this writing prompt gives students enough freedom to explore their own ideas, encouraging everyone to write. The …More
This banner for 20 Years of Freedom, is a great resource that can be cut out and used as part of a colourful classroom display. The banner is split over several pages which can be printed onto any size paper and joined up to cater for different sized wall displays. Printing in full colour and …More
This worksheet, ‘5Ws and How of Freedom Day’ provides a structured diagram that helps students identify the who, what, when, where, why and how of Freedom Day. It is a great visual graphic that can be used as a comprehension activity and to generate meaningful class discussion.
This worksheet, ‘5Ws and How of St Patrick’s Day’ provides a structured diagram that helps students identify the who, what, when, where, why and how of St Patrick’s Day. It is a great visual graphic that can be used as a comprehension activity and to generate meaningful class discussion.
This Readers Theatre activity, ‘Biography: Harriet Tubman’ encourages students to understand similarities and differences within and among literary works from various genres and cultures. It also builds reading fluency. This activity includes a script for 5 readers.
This worksheet, ‘A Profile of Ireland’ is a fantastically simple resource that gives students the opportunity to summarise and bring together research that they’ve done about Ireland. The worksheet prompts research into the different provinces of Ireland, the bodies of water that surround the island, Ireland’s Patron Saint and other important information when forming a …More
This worksheet, ‘A Profile of Mandela’ is a simple yet effective worksheet that provides students with a template to organise information about a Mandela. Using this resource students will become more involved in the history of the man. It is also an exercise that requires students to select only the most relevant pieces of information …More
This history timeline, ‘Agnes Macphail’, features important dates and factual background information about the famous member of parliament and human rights activist Agnes Macphail. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘Apartheid in South Africa’ features important dates and factual background information about this racist system, the struggle against it and its eventual end. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about South Africa and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of South …More
This history timeline, ‘Bell’s Invention of the Telephone’, features important dates and factual background information about the life of Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘Emily Murphy’, features important dates and factual background information about the famous author and women’s rights activist Emily Murphy. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘Expo ’67’, features important dates and factual background information about the 1967 World’s Fair in Montreal, which is known as the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th century. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further …More
This history timeline, ‘Invaders of Ireland’ features important dates and factual background information about the different waves of invaders of Ireland, from the ancient Celts to the arrival of Christianity, the Vikings and the Normans. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Ireland and could be used as a …More
This history timeline, ‘Irish Olympic Gold’ features important dates and factual background information about the people who have won gold medals at the Summer Olympics for the Republic of Ireland. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Ireland and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or …More
This history timeline, ‘John Cabot’s Explorations’, features important dates and factual background information about the famous explorer John Cabot and his voyage to Canada in 1497. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘Louis Riel’, features important dates and factual background information about the famous Metis leader Louis Riel and his role in the Red River Rebellion and Northwest Rebellion. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of …More
This history timeline, ‘Nelson Mandela’ features important dates and factual background information about the life of one of history’s greatest and most inspirational leaders. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about South Africa and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of South African history.
This history timeline, ‘St Patrick’ features important dates and factual background information about the life of Ireland’s Patron Saint who made Christianity mainstream and has been celebrated ever since. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Ireland and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study …More
This history timeline, ‘Shaka Zulu’ features important dates and factual background information about the life of one of history’s greatest military leaders and the King of the Zulus. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about South Africa and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study …More
This history timeline, ‘South African Diamonds and Gold’ features important dates and factual background information about the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa and the immediate impact this had on the country. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about South Africa and could be used as a …More
This history timeline, ‘South African Sports Highlights’ features important dates and factual background information about the nation’s leading sports people and events that marked key moments in the country’s history. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about South Africa and could be used as a prompt for further discussion …More
This history timeline, ‘The Great Potato Famine’ features important dates and factual background information about this tragic period in Ireland’s history when the potato crop failed, and many people either starved or fled the country. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Ireland and could be used as a …More
This history timeline, ‘The Halifax Explosion’, features a timeline of events that led up to one of the worst disasters in Canadian history. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘The Irish Port of Cobh’ features important dates and factual background information about the major events that took place at Cobh and reflect the changing face of Ireland, from convicts and Queen Victoria’s visit to mass emigration during the Great Potato Famine, the last stop of the Titanic, the sinking of the …More
This history timeline, ‘Writers from Dublin’ features important dates and factual background information about the world-famous authors, poets and playwrights who were born and lived in Dublin. Their work has gone on to shape literature as we know it today. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Ireland and …More
This short nonfiction text, ‘A: Aran Islands’ features important factual background information about a group of three islands that lie off the west coast of Ireland, the language people speak there and famous local crafts. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an …More
This geography article, ‘Arctic’, features factual information about the arctic. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This worksheet, ‘ABCs of Australian Icons’ provides an alphabet grid that students can use to develop their vocabulary and brainstorm different Australian icons. This is a fun and simple resource that can be used effectively before, during or after an activity and across ability levels. It can also be utilised during individual, pair or whole …More
This worksheet, ‘ABCs of Freedom’ provides an alphabet grid that students can use to develop their vocabulary and brainstorm different ideas about the concept of freedom. This is a fun and simple resource that can be used effectively before, during or after an activity and across all ability levels. It can also be utilised during …More
This worksheet, ‘ABCs of Ireland’ provides an alphabet grid that students can use to develop their vocabulary and brainstorm different ideas about St Patrick’s Day. This is a fun and simple resource that can be used effectively before, during or after an activity and across all ability levels. It can also be utilised during individual, …More
This worksheet, ‘Acrostic Poem about Freedom’ is a fantastic activity to brainstorm ideas about the meaning of freedom. It is a fun activity that can be used without preparation and across all age groups and abilities. Students are required to use the letters from the word ‘freedom’ to describe the significance of freedom in relation …More
This worksheet, ‘Acrostic Poem of Australian Facts’ is a fabulous quick activity to brainstorm facts and ideas about Australia. It is a fun activity that can be used without preparation across all age groups and abilities. Students are required to use the letters from the word Australia, to list 9 facts or ideas that they …More
This full colour map of Africa political 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 the countries, cities, geographical landmarks and surrounding oceans.
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