Learners write from an animal's perspective. In this writing instructional activity students explore the landscape of San Francisco prior to the arrival of the explorers. Learners research animals indigenous to the area.

Sixth graders compare and contrast various forms of artistic expression associated with specific groups of people, geographic regions, or time periods, specifically, art of Australia, and create art works using procedures borrowed from...

Celebrary the holiday season fluently with a packet designed for English learners. The resource includes reading comprehension, spelling, scrambled sentences, and writing worksheets focused around Christmas.

Third graders examine an animal rescue that occurred in Australia by reading an article from National Geographic Kids Online. Individuals practice their non-fiction reading skills and are introduced to new terms as they investigate the...

Students research ecosystems (rainforest, desert, grassland, woodland, and arctic tundra). Students compare the seven continents and the importance of proximaty to the equator.

Students review issues of current and national interest of Australia. They experience Question Time through a role-play activity. Students reflect on the effectiveness of Question Times as a method of public accountability. They...

Students identify animals that are unique to Australia, study their habitation and how they fit in their environment.  In this exploratory activity students research a topic to find out specific information about it. 

Students write a script of a play using Freytag's Pyramid on plot.  In this scriptwriting lesson, students read a play and participate in a lecture/discussion about the main components of a play and the basis of drama. ...

Students examine the different types of barrier reefs and how they are formed.  In this barrier reef lesson students complete several activities on coral reefs.

Middle schoolers have a bushel of fun as they engage in activities and research core facts about apples. Packed with suggestions for in-class activities and out-of-class research, the colorful 6-page packet is sure to satisfy hungry...

Students use online websites to inquire about the cycle of day and night. In this web based lesson, students are able to see the movement of the sun and Earth. Students can look at different parts of the Earth as if they were on the Sun...

In this geography skills worksheet, students read an instructional passage regarding daylight hours and then respond to 5 short answer questions.

Students define botanical gardens and explain why they are important. They describe a plant using scientific ways.

Students rewrite and solve problems using mixed numbers. In this algebra lesson, students solve fractions using mixed numbers by addition and subtraction. They relate the use of mixed numbers to real life.

Read an excerpt from Sonia Mycak's short story A Dual Existence in a Seemingly Singular Country and consider the emotional and social implications of not being able to speak English in Australia. This would be a great lesson for EFL...

Ceramics can be a wonderful medium. The class creates fun and funky hand shapes vases inspired by Aboriginal art forms. This would be a great project to do just before Mother's Day. 

Students examine Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue's Ten Point Plan for Human Rights Action. They consider what initiatives they, as a group or as individuals, can take. Students analyze which human rights issues in Australia that they feel...

Students become familiar with Australian "dot paintings." For this Australian Aboriginal Lizard painting lesson, students make illustration of three types of lizards and complete pictures using "dot painting." Students recognize the...

Young scholars explore language arts by reading a classic children's story in class. In this story structure lesson, students read the Judith Viorst book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Young scholars...

Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.

Students complete a unit of lessons on the Vikings. They analyze maps, read and discuss myths, summarize the main ideas from resource materials, watch videos, sing a song, draw a picture to illustrate Norse mythology, and define key...

Students examine the life span of various currency denominations from Australia. They analyze a diagram of the life cycle of Australian currency, and complete a worksheet that involves describing how an Australian $5 note is passed from...