This history article, ‘Who Built Stonehenge?’ outlines the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge and describes some of the wacky theories people have conjured up over the years. It provides factual information about this famous English landmark and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
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, ‘The Eurotunnel’ features important dates and factual background information about the amazing engineering feat, a tunnel in the English Channel that links England with France. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about the United Kingdom and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or …More
This history timeline, ‘The Tower of London’ features important dates and factual background information about some of the prisoners who were imprisoned and even executed in the Tower of London. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about the United Kingdom and could be used as a prompt for further …More
This postcard, ‘Banff National Park’, features important factual background information about Canada’s oldest national park. 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 used …More
This history article, ‘Bath’ features the World Heritage Site that dates back to Roman times. It provides factual information about the city of Bath, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This short nonfiction text ‘C: Cango Caves’ features important factual background information relating to the beautiful limestone caves located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the natural landmarks and attractions associated with South Africa and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
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 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 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 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 geography article, ‘Emerald Lakes’ features the three famous green lakes located on Mount Tongariro in New Zealand’s North Island. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard ‘England: Hadrian’s Wall’ features important factual background information about the stone wall built by the Romans in northern Britain. 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 …More
This history article, ‘Fast Facts – London’ features the city of London in England. It provides factual information about England’s capital city, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness.
This geography article, ‘Franz Josef Glacier’ features this natural icy wonder that is located in New Zealand’s South Island. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard ‘Gateshead: Angel of the North’ features important factual background information about the sculpture designed by Antony Gormley. 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 ‘Gauteng: Cradle of Humankind’ features important factual background information on this ancient place and the fossils that have been found there. 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 postcard ‘Gauteng: Johannesburg’ features important factual background information on South Africa’s largest 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 environmental, cultural and historical landmarks of South Africa and can be …More
This set of flashcards,’Geography and World Landmarks’ supports vocabulary development about world landmarks. Topic based flashcards are a great tool for teachers or parents to build a child’s vocabulary and improve word association. Browse over 200+ thematic flashcards and make learning fun!
This set of flashcards,’Geography and World Landmarks’ supports vocabulary development about world landmarks. Topic based flashcards are a great tool for teachers or parents to build a child’s vocabulary and improve word association. Browse over 200+ thematic flashcards and make learning fun!
This set of flashcards,’Geography and World Landmarks’ supports vocabulary development about world landmarks. Topic based flashcards are a great tool for teachers or parents to build a child’s vocabulary and improve word association. Browse over 200+ thematic flashcards and make learning fun!
This set of flashcards,’Geography and World Landmarks’ supports vocabulary development about world landmarks. Topic based flashcards are a great tool for teachers or parents to build a child’s vocabulary and improve word association. Browse over 200+ thematic flashcards and make learning fun!
This set of flashcards,’Geography and World Landmarks’ supports vocabulary development about world landmarks. Topic based flashcards are a great tool for teachers or parents to build a child’s vocabulary and improve word association. Browse over 200+ thematic flashcards and make learning fun!
This history article, ‘Giant’s Causeway’ features the famous rock formation located in Northern Ireland. It provides factual information about this World Heritage Site, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness.
This geography article, ‘Hobbiton’ features the hobbit shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, located near Matamata in New Zealand’s North Island. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘Huka Falls’ features this world-famous wonder that is located on the Waikato River, which is the longest river in New Zealand. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical 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 short nonfiction text ‘J: Johannesburg’ features important factual background information relating to the South African city known as the “City of Gold”. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the major cities and landmarks of South Africa and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This short nonfiction text ‘K: Kalahari Desert’ features important factual background information relating to the Kalahari, which lies partly in South Africa. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the unique and beautiful natural landmarks and features of South Africa and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
This geography article, ‘Niagara Falls’, features factual information about this iconic Canadian landmark. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This article, ‘Namadgi National Park’ provides students with factual information about Canberra’s largest national park. It describes the geographical features of the park as well as some of the leisure activities that can be enjoyed there and some of the interesting animals that call the park home. This is a great resource for broadening students’ …More
This postcard, ‘Niagara Falls’, features important factual background information about the famous waterfalls. 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 used as a …More
This geography article, ‘Ninety Mile Beach’ features this special beach, which is officially a public road, located at the top of New Zealand’s North Island. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard ‘Northern Cape: Big Hole’ features important factual background information on the world’s largest human-made hole. 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 postcard ‘Northern Cape: Kalahari Desert’ features important factual background information on this semi-arid desert that stretches from South Africa to Namibia and Botswana. 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, …More
This postcard ‘Northern Cape: Namaqualand’ features important factual background information on this semi-arid area that bursts to life when the Spring rains fall. 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 postcard, ‘Parliament Hill’, features important factual background information about the Canadian Parliament buildings. 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 used as …More
This geography article, ‘Pohutu Geyser’ features the famous geyser in Rotorua, New Zealand. It provides factual background information and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard ‘Portsmouth: HMS Victory’ features important factual background information about famous flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson. 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 …More
This short nonfiction text ‘R: Rock Art’ features important factual background information relating to the rock art of the San people. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the traditional artwork and symbols of the people that make up South Africa’s diverse population and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This short nonfiction text ‘S: Soweto’ features important factual background information relating to the famous urban settlement southwest of Johannesburg. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the landmarks and settlements associated with South African society and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This postcard ‘Scotland: The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews’ features important factual background information about one of the oldest golf clubs 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 …More
This history article, ‘Seen from Space?’ features the Great Wall of China. It provides factual information about the Great Wall and its construction and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness.
This postcard, ‘Signal Hill’, features important factual background information about the famous landmark in St. John’s, Newfoundland. 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 …More
This history article, ‘St Kilda’ features the group of islands located off Scotland’s west coast. It provides factual information about the islands and the people who inhabited the islands, and is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness.
This postcard, ‘Stanley Park’, features important factual background information about the famous park in Vancouver, BC. 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 short nonfiction text ‘T: Table Mountain’ features important factual background information relating to the flat-topped mountain that overlooks Cape Town. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the unique and beautiful natural landmarks of South Africa and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
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