This history poster ‘Bono’ features important factual background information about Ireland’s most famous musician and the lead singer of U2. 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 Readers Theatre activity, ‘Booker T. Washington’ encourages students to summarise and paraphrase information in texts. It also builds reading fluency. This activity includes a script for 5 readers.
This quick reference text, ‘Brazil: Fast Facts’ features a quick review of factual information about Brazil. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical, historical and cultural awareness of the world’s fifth largest country by providing a summary of key facts accompanied by informative images.
This flag worksheet features the Brazilian flag in full colour followed by a black and white version for students to colour in the appropriate colours.
This flag worksheet features the British flag in full colour followed by a black and white version for students to colour in the appropriate colours.
This profile, ‘Buffy Sainte-Marie’, features important factual background information about this famous Canadian singer and activist. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This geography article, ‘Calgary Stampede’, features factual information about the Calgary Stampede. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This short nonfiction text, ‘C: Celtic Cross’ features important factual background information about these ancient stone crosses that have become Icons of 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 full colour map of Canada 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 provinces, key cities, geographical landmarks, surrounding oceans and bordering countries.
This outline map of Canada 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 oceans.
This full colour map of Canada 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 oceans and indicates bordering countries.
This outline map of Canada 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 provinces, key cities, geographical landmarks and surrounding oceans.
This outline map of Canada with provinces is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It features labelled provinces, key cities and surrounding oceans.
This full colour map of Canada with provinces is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It features labelled provinces, key cities, surrounding oceans and indicates bordering countries.
This flag worksheet features the Canadian flag in full colour followed by a black and white version for students to colour in the appropriate colours.
This postcard, ‘Canadian National Vimy Memorial, France’, features important factual background information about the famous monument honouring Canadian WWI soldiers. 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 …More
This history article, ‘Canadian Pacific Railway’, features important factual background information about Canada’s transcontinental railway. It describes the construction of the railroad and how it played a role in the development of Canada. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study …More
This history poster ‘Catherine McAuley’ features important factual background information about this Irish nun who founded the now international order, the Sisters of Mercy, to help and educate the poor. 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 …More
This worksheet, ‘Cause and Effects of Australian Colonisation’ combines brainstorming and mind mapping skills to build an understanding of the relationship between the cause and effect of the arrival of the Europeans in Australia and the Celebration of Australia Day. It helps students to visualise all possible connections instead of simply focusing on the obvious …More
This history article ‘Ceili Music’ features important factual background information about the instruments that would have been, and still are, played at traditional Irish parties. It identifies the bodhran drum, the tin whistle, the concertina and the Irish fiddle as classic Irish instruments. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could …More
This history article ‘Celtic Culture’ features important factual background information about the objects and symbols of Ireland’s ancient ancestors, the Celts. It identifies Celtic design, Gaelic, hurling and the Celtic cross as legacies from the Celtic era that are still alive in Irish culture today. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness …More
This history poster ‘Charlize Theron’ features important factual background information about this Academy Award-winning actress who has also founded her own charity to help the children of Africa. This is a great resource for broadening students’ knowledge of significant figures from South African history and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or …More
This postcard, ‘Chateau Frontenac’, features important factual background information about the famous hotel in Quebec City. 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 and can be …More
This full colour map of Chile 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 oceans and bordering countries.
This outline map of Chile 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 oceans.
This full colour map of Chile 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, geographical landmarks, surrounding oceans and indicates bordering countries.
This outline map of Chile 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 oceans.
This flag worksheet features the Chilean flag in full colour followed by a black and white version for students to colour in the appropriate colours.
This full colour map of China 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 China 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.
This full colour map of China 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 China with provinces is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It features province borders for students to identify and label along with key cities, geographical landmarks and surrounding seas.
This outline map of China 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.
This full colour map of China with provinces is a single full page map complete with compass and scale that can be reproduced for classroom use. It features province borders for students to identify and label along with key cities, geographical landmarks and surrounding seas.
This flag worksheet features the Chinese flag in full colour followed by a black and white version for students to colour in the appropriate colours.
This history article, ‘Christiaan Barnard’ features the South African surgeon who was the first person in the world to perform a human heart transplant. It provides factual information about Christiaan Barnard and heart transplants, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical …More
This profile, ‘Clara Hughes’, features important factual background information about the famous Canadian Olympian. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This reading activity, ‘Cloze’ provides opportunities for practice with choosing the missing words to complete the paragraphs.
This postcard, ‘CN Tower’, features important factual background information about the famous landmark in Toronto, Ontario. 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 and can be …More
This profile, ‘Col. Chris Hadfield’, features important factual background information about the famous Canadian astronaut. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This full colour map of Columbia 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 Columbia 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 and oceans.
This full colour map of Columbia 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 oceans and indicates bordering countries.
This outline map of Columbia 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 and oceans.
This quick reference text, ‘Commonwealth Countries by Region’ provides an easy to read map of the countries of the Commonwealth by region. Each region is colour coded on the map and lists of the countries by continent are also provided.
This reading activity, ‘Complete the Sentence’ provides opportunities for practice with reading about the States and Territories of Australia and finishing the sentences.
This postcard, ‘Confederation Bridge’, features important factual background information about the famous bridge connecting Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. 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 …More
This history article, ‘Conwy Castles’ features the famous Welsh castle. It provides factual information about this medieval fortress built by King Edward I of England, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This postcard ‘County Clare: Cliffs of Moher’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most stunning natural landmarks, which despite harsh appearances, supports and abundance of life. 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 …More
This postcard ‘County Clare: Poulnabrone Dolmen’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most famous ancient graves. Clues found inside provided a rare insight into what life was like in ancient times. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. …More
This postcard ‘County Clare: The Burren’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most unique landmarks, a limestone lunar landscape that is found nowhere else on Earth. 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 …More
This postcard ‘County Cork: Blarney Stone’ features important factual background information on this much-loved, and much-kissed Irish landmark. 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 Ireland …More
This postcard ‘County Dublin: Temple Bar’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most famous institutions – the Irish pub – as well as the Temple Bar district, Dublin’s cultural quarter and the country’s live music heartbeat. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it …More
This postcard ‘County Dublin: Trinity College Library’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s leading learning centres, which is home to the magnificent Book of Kells. 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’ …More
This postcard ‘County Galway: Kylemore Abbey’ features important factual background information on this stunning landmark that started life as a castle, was visited by the King and is now an active abbey. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is …More
This postcard ‘County Kilkenny: Kilkenny Castle’ features important factual background information on a strategic Norman castle that was eventually gifted back to the people of Ireland. 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 …More
This postcard ‘County Meath: Newgrange’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s oldest and most mysterious landmarks. 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 …More
This postcard ‘County Tipperary: Rock of Cashel’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most important castles, which rises up majestically at the top of a hill, overlooking sweeping plains. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is …More
This flag worksheet features the Czech flag in full colour followed by a black and white version for students to colour in the appropriate colours.
This geography article, ‘Dogsled’, features factual information about dogsleds. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
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