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Lillian Miller

Geogspace - 12 views

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    "GeogSpace, an initiative of the Australian Geography Teachers Association (AGTA) supported by the resources of Education Services Australia
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    Welcome to GeogSpace, an initiative of the Australian Geography Teachers Association (AGTA) supported by the resources of Education Services Australia (ESA). There has never been a more exciting time to study geography, with it being a subject vital to the education of every young Australian in the 21st century.
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    GeogSpace has been designed to provide materials to support primary and secondary teachers in implementing the Australian Curriculum: Geography. It has been developed by AGTA's team of practising geography teachers, dedicated to ensuring all schools across Australia have access to a unique resource that reflects best practice using current technology and pedagogies.
sharon county

A Flag for the Nation (Focus Area: Middle Primary) - 0 views

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    A country's flags provide a great opportunity to explore national symbols and the values they represent. In this learning object, students are given a historical context to explore Australian symbols and values. They can form their own opinions about what is valued in contemporary Australian life, comparing these values to those of the past. Students are given the chance to design and evaluate a national flag that reflects the identity of today's Australians. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.
sharon county

Australian Curriculum:Geography Cross Curriculum Priorities - 0 views

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    This document will assist teachers with a deeper understanding /strategy for embedding the cross curriculum priorities into your planning documents. This tool presents nine statements for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective, eight statements for Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia and nine statements for Sustainability to assist with organisation of ideas.
sharon county

Reunion 1998 A Chinese Family Dream ( Focus Area: Upper Primary) - 0 views

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    Students are able to explore how the Wang family upheld both core Australian values as well as those of a Chinese family, exploring the various layers of Australian identity. The clip also provides the opportunity to consider Australia's ongoing connection with Asia, highlighting the importance the media in North Asian countries placed on David Wang's success as a councillor. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.
Danielle Purdy

http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/worksamples/Year_8_Geography_Portfolio.pdf - 0 views

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    Year 8 Work Samples from ACARA 
Danielle Purdy

http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/worksamples/Year_9_Geography_Portfolio.pdf - 1 views

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    Year 9 Work Sample Portfolio from ACARA
Danielle Purdy

NAILSMA | Looking after Our Country... Our Way - 3 views

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    Call for dialogue on Indigenous water policy Peter Yu, Chair of NAILSMA, has supported calls for the NT Government to reinstate the Strategic Indigenous Reserve (SIR) water policy ensuring a foundation for an equitable approach to Indigenous participation in the current and developing economies of the Territory and across northern Australia.
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    North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance - useful information is under "Programs". Might be worth contacting them directly if you are after specific information or referral to community elders. 
Danielle Purdy

MyEnvironment for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on the iTunes App Store - 0 views

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    Wonderful app for Primary Students studying Australian environments. Best of all, FREE. 
sharon county

The Night of the Bilby: Safe Habitat (Focus Area: Lower Primary) - 0 views

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    Students look at the desert environment to understand where the bilby lives and who its predators are. They make a series of decisions to protect the bilby and understand the role they can take to safeguard Australian animals and the environment. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.
sharon county

Chinese Family Tree (Focus Area: Upper Primary) - 1 views

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    Students are provided with the opportunity to learn about the history of Chinese immigration to Australia using historical documents, photos and other resources. Key events that affected the lives of Chinese Australians, including changes in Australia's immigration policy, are examined. In the process of creating a storyboard, students can examine the impact of the Chinese on Australia's identity over a period of time. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.
sharon county

The Journey of the Hong Hai ( Focus Area: Lower Secondary) - 0 views

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    'The journey of the Hong Hai' provides students with the opportunity to understand the courage of asylum seekers and forms of government that do not support democratic rights. It also provides a platform for exploring the history of the Vietnamese community in Australia and the impact their culture has had on Australian identity. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.
sharon county

The Australian Curriculum v5.1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cult... - 0 views

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    A conceptual framework based on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' unique sense of Identity has been developed as a structural tool for the embedding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures within the Australian curriculum. This sense of Identity is approached through the interconnected aspects of Country/Place, People and Culture.
Danielle Purdy

Year 6 Asia Wise - 2 views

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    Extremely popular and economical Australia-NZ wide competition that aligns with the AC. Students and schools get certificates and competition is easy for teachers to run. Please ask me if you have any questions about the Asia-Wise or the Australian History Competition. 
Larissa Nolan

Year 9: Northern food bowl is a myth - 0 views

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    Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 15/08/2013 Reporter: Jason Om Critics of plans for developing the Top End of Australia say its makes little economic or scientific sense. Transcript TONY JONES, PRESENTER: Kevin Rudd's plan to expand irrigation in the north follows the Coalition's vision of transforming the vast deserts into Australia's new food bowl.
sharon county

Franklin Dam: Anthony McClorey (Focus Area: Lower Secondary) - 1 views

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    Anthony McClorey, a young man living in western Tasmania in 1981, has to consider his vote in the referendum to build a hydro-electric dam in Tasmania. In this learning object, students examine conflicting opinions on the proposed dam project and learn the results of the referendum and events that led to the High Court judgement against the building of the dam. Through investigation of the evidence, students can appreciate the way in which groups can influence government. They also have the opportunity to form their own opinion about the proposed damming of the Franklin River. Digital resource can be found on Scootle by searching name of digital resource code.
sharon county

Message Stick (Focus Area: Lower Primary) - 1 views

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    Students are provided with the opportunity to discuss and understand the long history of Aboriginal culture through rock paintings. It is important to emphasise with students that many of these paintings are considered sacred and should not be seen by members of other cultures. However, a number of Indigenous elders now feel that it is important for others to see and understand these paintings so that they can appreciate the complexity and long history of their culture. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.
sharon county

National Museum of Australia - 1 views

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    Here you'll find animations, Flash interactives, audio-on-demand, collection highlights and (in time) selected video clips. Units of Work are also available.
sharon county

National Digital Learning Resources Network - 0 views

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    This selection of digital curriculum resources from the National Digital Learning Resources Network is designed to assist teachers to find, use and adapt teaching and learning materials that are aligned to the sustainability subject area of the Australian Curriculum.
sharon county

Multi Cultural Australia ( Focus Area: Middle Primary) - 0 views

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    Cabramatta has been described as a racial melting pot in Sydney's west. About 65.6 per cent of the suburb's population of 19,391 were born in non-English-speaking countries. Most come from Asian countries such as China, Vietnam and Cambodia, but previous waves of migration included people from Italy and Yugoslavia. Racial tension is an ongoing problem. This clip provides students with an opportunity to explore how communities can work together to combat racial issues and find a common identity, in this case, a love of learning and presenting music. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.
sharon county

Community (Focus Area: Middle Primary) - 0 views

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    This resource provides students with the opportunity to explore the notion of 'community'. It explores the idea that our identity is linked to those around us and that we have a responsibility to live together harmoniously and to support our community. The imagery used in the animation illustrates cultural and historical connections between individuals, groups of people and the wider community. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.
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