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My Place in History, a new educational programme for Australian upper primary schools, is a web-based programme designed to teach students about the concepts of change and diversity - of backgrounds, in family structures, and the many economic, political and social circumstances in both our distant and more recent history that have contributed to who we are today and how we all came to be living in Australia.

Excellent site about the history of specific words. Includes videos that would support particular topics in history etc. An example is the video on propaganda.

Great site detailing the history of information and writing. You can navigate through resources with a Timeline or Map view. 

Cool! I remember working on history curriculum within my school, beholden to the 'pet' topics of my peers. With this kind of access to class work, it broadens the peer group hugely! Not to mention the multitude of variations within topics...

The State Library of Victoria is the major reference and research library in Victoria, responsible for collecting and preserving Victoria's documentary heritage and making it available through a range of services and programs. Our website provides information about the Library and its history, our collections and services, programs and events, and gives access to our catalogue and online shop.

Film clips, with teaching resources and film curator notes.

Just because you're online doesn't mean that you can't experience the world first-hand - or as close to first-hand as possible. Here are websites that feature virtual learning experiences, exposing online visitors to everything from history to geography, astronomy to anatomy, literature to government.

Great find Morena

Search for images from Australian cultural organisations all in the one place. Keep track of events, exhibitions etc

What a terrific tool for creating timelines for and with your students!