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National Symbols

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners explore symbols of nationalism and consider their relevance today. Students listen to national anthems of various countries, discuss sentiments that songs and lyrics invoke, research history of anthems and countries they...
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Australian Travel Adventure

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders are introduced to the states and territories within Australia. Using the internet, they bookmark sites and take notes on what they want to share with their classmates. They also complete a map study on the country to...
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A Land of Milk and Honey

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the term multiculturalism.  In this Cross Curricular History and Social Studies lesson, 9th graders analyze a video clip.  Students investigate the requirements for becoming a citizen in Australia.
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Pieces of the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students locate Australia in relation to rest of world, read poem Pieces of the World by Mervyn James, explore kinds of journeys that Australians have made, and examine their effects - the emotions, the realities and the practicalities.
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Australia

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students participate in activities in which they discover facts about Australia. They examine its climate and history. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson plan.
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The United Nations

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are introduced to the role of the United Nations. Using the internet, they research its history and its influence on politics and peace. In groups, they create a timeline of significant United Nations conventions since World...
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Bronze Age Ship in 2004

For Students 8th - 12th
In this geography worksheet, students read an excerpt about a ship from the Bronze Age. They identify and name countries that the ancient Minoan sea travelers traded with and what they exchanged. Then students examine the drawing and...
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This is Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th - 5th
This PowerPoint provides review questions and answers from many different subject areas using a Jeopardy format. The topics that are covered include decimals, U.S. history, cells, Australian animals, and biomes. The material was designed...
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The Gods of Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research Ancient Egyptian gods and their functions. Using the internet, 8th graders explore Ancient Egyptian history. Using computer technology (Photo Story or PowerPoint), students create a presentation. They explain...
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Facial Tattoos or Face Painting

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use a grid-like method to create a life-size self-portrait from a 3X5 black and white photo. They explore the different customs and rituals surrounding face painting from ancient through modern civilizations. Students create a...
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Labeling a Map of Australia

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label a map of Australia. Using the internet, they research the history and maps of the continent and print a blank map. They review on how to use a compass rose and legend. In groups, they create a brochure to share...
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Conspiracy Theories-- Amelia Earhart

For Students 5th - 6th
For this history worksheet, students investigate the conspiracy theory surrounding the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Students answer 12 questions. No information is given on this page; students will need to do research.
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Killer spiders invade Sydney!

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the issue of killer spiders in Sydney, Australia. In this Sydney history lesson students read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a quiz with a partner on the information that they have...
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Chinese Newspapers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils investigate the role of Chinese newspapers in the Australian Chinese community, both in the early 20th century and today. They identify the role of ethnic newspapers.
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Participation in civic life

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars investigate the political activism of Chinese in Australia - from the protests against discrimination in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to the participation of Chinese Australians in all levels of...
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The life of William Ah Ket - Building bridges between East and West

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the story of William Ah Ket, an Australian-born Chinese man who became a respected leader in the community in the early twentieth century. This story is used as the context for research, vocabulary development and creative...
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National Geographic

Australia, Antarctica, and Oceana

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Go on a traveling adventure throughout Australia, Oceana, and Antarctica! This textbook excerpt offers a full unit of study that can easily be supplemented by extra projects or research materials. Learners study maps, read about native...
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Sherpas

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Climbing Mount Everest is a dream for many mountaineers, and for a lucky few, it's a hard-fought accomplishment. Learn more about the important role Sherpas play in Mount Everest expeditions, including Sir Edmund Hillary's famous...
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Opium: Use and abuse

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the issue of opium smoking amongst Chinese communities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They examine how opium use was used to create ill-feeling towards Chinese people.
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Racial discrimination against the Chinese in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine the stereotypes of Chinese immigrants to Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They evaluate the validity of these stereotypes and investigate various pieces of legislation that discriminated against the...
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G'Day Mate

For Teachers K
Students understand that Australia is the smallest continent, locate it on a map and sing about the continents. In this Australia lesson, students listen to facts about Australia and complete a book about information they have learned.
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Bark Art

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners examine Aborigines, a group of people indigenous, or native, to Australia. They view examples of Aboriginal bark art and create pictures in the style of Aboriginal bark art.
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Adjectives

For Students Higher Ed
In this language arts worksheets, students will study word charts of adjectives. Students will focus on various uses of adjectives including qualifiers, color, and descriptive words.
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Antebellum North Carolina

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine pictures & documents relating to the Hayes Plantation (Edenton, NC). They also use various maps of North Carolina to help them analyze how James Cathcart Johnston used, modified and adapted to the physical...

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