This worksheet, ‘5Ws and How About Father’s Day’ provides a structured diagram that helps students identify the who, what, when, where, why and how of Father’s Day. It is a great visual graphic that can be used to generate meaningful class discussion.
This worksheet, ‘5Ws and How About Mother’s Day’ provides a structured diagram that helps students identify the who, what, when, where, why and how of Mother’s Day. It is a great visual graphic that can be used to generate meaningful class discussion.
This history article, ‘A Day in My Life on the Ballarat Goldfields’ features a fictional account of a day in the Australian gold rush town of Ballarat in the 1850s. It follows the daily routine of boy and his sister who live in the town and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This fictionalised journal, ‘A Race Against Time’ tells how and why the Pony Express operated before it was replaced by the telegraph. It provides opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
These paired texts, ‘A Special Treasure’ and ‘A Homemade Draughtboard’ give a story and instructions to interest readers in making their own draughtboard. They provide opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
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 Dad’ provides an alphabet grid that students can use to develop their vocabulary and brainstorm different ideas about their Dads. 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 …More
This worksheet, ‘ABCs of Mum’ provides an alphabet grid that students can use to develop their vocabulary and brainstorm different ideas about their mums. 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 …More
This worksheet, ‘Acrostic Poem About My Dad’ is a fantastic quick activity to celebrate Father’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 Dad’ to brainstorm why their Dads are special.
This history article ‘Afrikaner Kitchen’ features important factual background information about the objects and symbols associated with the cuisine of this South African ethnic group. It identifies the Boerewors sausage, potjiekos, biltong and koeksister as icons of Afrikaner food, which are still eaten in South Africa today. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and …More
This worksheet, ‘All About Dad’ is a fun activity that can be used to celebrate Father’s Day. The students are asked to fill out information regarding their Dad’s favourite things, why their Dads make them smile, what they are thankful for and how they are intending on celebrating Father’s Day. It is a great resource …More
This worksheet, ‘All About Mum’ is a fun activity that can be used to celebrate Mother’s Day. The students are asked to fill out information regarding their mum’s favourite things, why their mums make them smile, what they are thankful for and how they are intending on celebrating Mother’s Day. It is a great resource …More
This article, ‘An American Slave’ tells about the life of an American slave who escaped and campaigned to end slavery. It provides opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This history article, ‘Barbie: A History of the Most Famous Doll in the World’ features factual information about Barbie, the famous doll who made her first appearance in 1959. It also provides a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘Blacksmith’, features important factual background information about some of the objects that were used by a blacksmith in Canada in the 19th century. It describes items such as a forge, anvil, and hammer, and explains the role of the blacksmith in the community. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural …More
This history article, ‘Capturing Easter Island’ features the amazing moai statues created by the Rapanui people of Easter Island. It provides factual information about how the Rapanui people managed to erect and move these giant stone statues, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This history article, ‘Caroline Chisholm’ features humanitarian Caroline Chisholm. It provides factual information about how Caroline Chisholm helped poor immigrants arriving in Australia and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This article, ‘Castles’ explains the origins of castles as a way of keeping people safe. It provides opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
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 article, ‘Chinese Zodiac’ features the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history comic strip, ‘Comic Adventures…in Calling the Past: Eureka!’ features a boy who travels back in time to the days of a gold rush. In full-colour and complete with thought bubbles and speech bubbles this comic strip is a fun and original approach to learning about the past and broadening students’ cultural and historical …More
This history comic strip, ‘Comic Adventures…in Calling the Past: Michael the Muck Raker’ features a boy who is transported back in time to Medieval London and gets a job as a muck raker. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in a fun and engaging manner.
This history comic strip, ‘Comic Adventures…in Calling the Past: Uncool School’ features two children who travel back in time to a school in the 1900s. In full-colour and complete with thought bubbles and speech bubbles, this comic strip is a fun and original approach to learning about the past and broadening students’ cultural and historical …More
This geography article, ‘Dogsled’, features factual information about dogsleds. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history article ‘Egyptian Tomb’ features important factual background information about the objects that were often buried with an important person in ancient Egypt. It describes the mummies, amulets and canopic jars that were typically discovered in Egyptian tombs by archaeologists such as Howard Carter. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness …More
This history article, ‘Festival Food’ features some traditional foods served at Chinese New Year and the special meanings behind them. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history article ‘Flavours of Ireland’ features important factual background information about the food that would have been served in a traditional Irish household. It identifies soda bread, colcannon, seafood and the full Irish as classic Irish dishes. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used as a prompt …More
This history article, ‘Gaelic Games’ features the sports unique to Ireland that have been played there for centuries. In particular, it provides factual information about Gaelic football and hurling, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness and can be used …More
This worksheet, ‘Graphing Gifts’ is a fantastic resource to link mathematics to giving gifts. Students are asked to use tallies or numerals to record gifts that students in the class would choose to give to a special person. Using this table students are then provided with a graph to record their findings. The students are …More
This short nonfiction text ‘H: Home’ features important factual background information relating to some of the different styles of homes found in South Africa. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the various traditional dwellings associated with South African society and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This worksheet, ‘Holding Hands’ is a unique and creative resource that asks students to brainstorm things that a special person helps them with. They can also brainstorm things that they do with this special person by tracing around their own hand and writing their ideas in the fingers. It is a great resource that can …More
This history article, ‘House Cleaning’ features the traditional spring clean that is part of the lead up to Chinese New Year. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘Inukshuk’, features factual information about this Inuit stone landmark. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history article, ‘Irish Dancing’ features the traditional dance style unique to Ireland and it’s rise to the global stage in modern times thanks to Michael Flatley. In provides factual information about Irish dancing, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical …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 history article, ‘Lantern Festival’ features the traditional festival of lanterns held at the end of Chinese New Year. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This understanding text worksheet ‘Life as a Native American Child’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text American Indian culture. It is aimed at encouraging students to recall specific details from the text and to look critically at words in order to ascertain their particular meaning in context, as well as …More
This history article, ‘Loud Fireworks’ features fireworks and how the display of noise and colour frightens away the mythical beast Nian. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
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 hands-on activity, ‘Make Your Own Photo Christmas Cards’ provides step-by-step instructions for students to make and decorate their own Christmas cards. It includes a list of equipment needed and cut-outs of Christmas accessories for students to use on their photo cards and is a fun and creative Christmas classroom activity.
This worksheet, ‘My Book About Dad’ is a fantastic resource that provides students with template pages to make their own book. Students are asked to write a short story about their Dad and either supply a photo or draw a picture of their Dad. It is a great resource that can be taken home and …More
This worksheet, ‘My Book About Mum’ is a fantastic resource that provides students with template pages to make their own book. Students are asked to write a short story about their mum and either supply a photo or draw a picture of their mum. It is a great resource that can be taken home and …More
This hands-on activity, ‘My Family Paper Chain’ 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 paper chain of people that they can decorate to look like their family. More people can be added or the chain can be lessened to …More
This history article, ‘New Year Greetings’ features traditional Mandarin and Cantonese greetings for Chinese New Year, as well as special hand gestures. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history article, ‘Nkosi Johnson’ features the South African child who put a face to the AIDS epidemic in South Africa, and the world. It provides factual information about Nkosi Johnson, HIV/AIDS and his fight to protect the rights of innocent children infected with this disease, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms …More
This history article, ‘Now Showing: Australia on Screen’ features the history of television, the drive-in cinema and Indigenous cinema in Australia. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in a fun and engaging manner.
This history article, ‘Oscar’s Colonial Christmas’ features a story in which a young boy from England experiences a hot Australian Christmas for the first time. It provides a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This oral language photo activity ‘Irish Dancing’, 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 oral language photo activity ‘Thatched Cottage’, 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 history article, ‘Rainbow Nation’ features the essence of the new South Africa following the democratic elections of 1994, which marked the official end of apartheid. It provides factual information about South Africa’s multicultural society, official languages and flag, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at …More
This history article, ‘Red Envelopes’ features the lucky tradition of giving red envelopes containing money to children. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history article ‘South African Music’ features important factual background information about the objects and symbols of tradition South African music. It identifies the drum, rattle, mbira and vuvuzela as iconic musical instruments, which are still played in South Africa today. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used …More
This history article, ‘Spring Decorations’ features the traditional red and gold decorations that people hang up on their doors and windows during Chinese New Year. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This history article, ‘Temple Time’ features the tradition of visiting a temple at the start of Chinese New Year to pray for good fortune for your family. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This narrative, ‘The Lighthouse’ is set in a past era when families lived in lighthouses to warn ships of danger. It provides opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This history article, ‘Lion Dance’ features the traditional dance performed during Chinese New Year in which a lion brings good luck for the upcoming year. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This worksheet, ‘The Ultimate Day for Dad’ is a great writing prompt that encourages students to write freely using their own creative ideas on how they could make Father’s Day special for their Dad. Some students may find it difficult to motivate themselves to write creatively but this writing prompt gives students enough freedom to …More
This worksheet, ‘The Ultimate Day for Mum’ is a great writing prompt that encourages students to write freely using their own creative ideas on how they could make Mother’s Day special for their mum. Some students may find it difficult to motivate themselves to write creatively but this writing prompt gives students enough freedom to …More
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