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Extremely useful site with teacher resource booklets and student activities. Related websites in the right hand menu are worth exploring. 

EXCELLENT site for resources. Note the equivalency for Key Stages to Australian year levels. 

Outstanding site with resources for case study of atmospheric hazard - Cyclone Yasi. 

This page will be regularly updated with links to all the resources you will need to participate in the Finish the Race campaign to halve world poverty by 2015. Some resources can be downloaded from this page and some require ordering via our web form.

(1) Ecotourism (2) People & Environment (3) Cities in Australia (4) Jakarta: an Asian Mega City (5) Migration & Development: a New Perspective (6) Energy Trends in Resource Management (7) Global Population Trends (8) The Sensitivity of Wetlands and Water Resources to Climate & Catchment Change in the Murray Darling Basin (9) Drought, Government & Communities (10) Water in Aboriginal Communities in South Australia (11) New Global Migrations & Implications for Australia (12) Water Issues in the Lower Murray Darling Basin (13) Geographers responding to Climate Change (14) New Global Migrations & their implications (15) Water Resources in the Lower Murray (16) Water Alternatives for Adelaide (17) Australia's Population and the Future (18) Population Policy in the Australian Context (19) Water Alternatives for Adelaide (20) Population Trends & Issues Relating to Ageing of Australia's Population (21) Water Security

UK focus, but useful site for resources. 

Students are provided with the opportunity to learn about the history of Chinese immigration to Australia using historical documents, photos and other resources.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.

This resource provides a vehicle for discussing the importance of sharing traditional knowledge and values. Students can consider the importance of this knowledge in the forming of identity. They can discuss how groups maintain their traditional values and traditions as well as those of modern Australia. Search Scootle to access digital resource using name or digital resource code.

"GeogSpace, an initiative of the Australian Geography Teachers Association (AGTA) supported by the resources of Education Services Australia

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.

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.

Australian Water Education Resources Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012 How do we ensure that Australia's water use is sustainable? In a dry arid country such as Australia, our water resources are already stressed, largely as a result of our extraction of water to suit our nation's needs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have managed their lands for tens of thousands of years. The land, and its natural resources, provide an economic base, underpin Indigenous history, innovation and culture, and are fundamental to Indigenous spiritual beliefs. Indigenous land managers also face natural resource management challenges such as weed and feral animal invasions, and of achieving economic sustainability.

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.

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.

Wonderful resource for non-trained Geo teachers. 

This document has been created to assist teachers (secondary level) who are new to teaching Geography. Sections of this document will be useful to primary teachers as well. For example BOLTS Conventions.

UK Curriculum site with resources for teachers. Skills section is probably more useful to AC teachers, but a wonderful site. (There are also teachit sites for history and english). Sign up is free. 

Excellent AC aligned Asian Education Foundation Curriculum Resources for Asian Perspectives. Fabulous. 

Teachers and students are encouraged to create their own digital resources. Education Services Australia has created three tools that are easy to use and offer flexible methods for creating a variety of resources.

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.

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.

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.