fun-facts-about-western-australia Not sure where to begin when teaching the facts on W.A.? This is a 70 slide PowerPoint that includes information that your students will love to know! For years 1-3. facts-on-western-australia includes; background information on Western Australia places in Western Australia state emblems animals found in Western Australia resources in Western Australia explicit and clear lesson design - learning intentions, success criteria, content and checking for understanding (answers provided) real photographs included this is all done for you! specifically relates to content in ACARA (& W.A. HASS geography curriculum for Grade 2) - use for any year level though! encourages students to learn about their own state (or neighbouring states if living out of this state!) Please note: when you click the arrow or space bar (in slide show mode) some text boxes will appear.

australian-powerpoint A huge 134 slide PowerPoint lesson covering so many aspects about Australia. Get your lesson from an Aussie teacher! This lesson will save you so much time. For Pre-Primary to Year 6 students. australian-powerpoint includes; background information (maps, flag, states, capital cities, traditional custodians) learning intentions and success criteria content; places animals people activities food money slang plants animals resources checking for understanding questions at end 134 slides (includes cover pages) please note: when you click the arrow or space bar (in presentation mode) some arrows and words may appear read and go (this is all done for you) menu at beginning to jump to the section you want to go to includes photographs Enjoy, kind regards Jennifer @teachnchatter

hemisphere-powerpoint This is an explicit lesson for Geography on hemispheres of the world (specifically, northern and southern). It includes 67 slides. hemisphere-powerpoint includes: 67 slides (includes cover pages) name of planet meaning of word hemisphere northern and southern hemisphere explanation equator description map and globe pictures clipart and photos north and south pole explanation weather differences across northern and southern poles one slide - Australian Aboriginal Noongar Season names quiz at end of lesson Thank you for your support. I hope you find this lesson useful.

australia-theme-decorations includes; Australian maps Location facts Traditional custodians of the land Flags and coat of arms places (4 posters) animals (10 posters) plants (2 posters) Aboriginal art Australian sayings Australian labels foods Australian money seasons and more! 75 pages (includes cover pages) I also have a PowerPoint lesson on Australia that is a good way to introduce the topic of Australia to your students. These posters are also a great way to educate your class on Australia and also brighten your room. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). Keep as A4 or enlarge to A3.

Need an engaging comprehension pack that relates to an Australia theme? Grab this… ‘Are we there yet?’ by Alison Lester! This pack is absolutely full of high-quality comprehension activities. I have also included a series of printables that you can use as a story display! 106 page printable resource. For grades Pre-Primary to Year 3. A fabulous way to link Australian Geography to literacy! are-we-there-yet-activities includes; suggested lesson sequence printables (e.g. all of the places in word cards, character cards, Australia map) connecting to text direct questions indirect questions writing prompts opinion writing description writing sentence stems (but, so, and, because) sentence types speech bubbles creative writing cloze 2x teacher check lists 106 pages (includes cover pages) engaging and high-quality This is a long text which is why I have not included this as a Kindergarten text however, it is up to you as a teacher and the needs of your classroom. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). Enjoy!

Where-is-Samoa - A 55 slide PowerPoint Lesson on Samoa. Made in consultation with proud Samoan woman, Crystal Sio. Appropriate for pre-Primary to Middle Primary students. Includes essential information. Great when teaching about other countries, places, islands and cultures. Includes: Where Samoa is located Foods Animals Manners Family Tattoo Leisure 55 slides (includes cover pages) Photographs and clipart Colour PowerPoint Engaging and on point Go to my podcast on spotify to learn more about ways to include other cultures in your classroom:

year-2-geography-worksheets Do you need a planned unit for Geography that has everything included? This 113 page printable product includes lesson plans, worksheets to follow, craft, writing prompts, assessment pages and teacher checklists! For Year 2, but can be used by other year levels learning about their place in the world! Aligns with HASS Geography from the W.A. Curriculum for Year Two. Syncs with any ‘My world’ unit. year-2-geography-worksheets includes; 9 lessons with learning intentions differentiated worksheets to follow lessons how to use the resource menu with links creative writing prompts includes content on: my home, street synonyms, suburbs, town/city, states, country, continents, globe labels, planet and galaxy craft activity - suitcase (includes suitcase template, colour or black and white items to pack in your suitcase, objects to pack, planning pages and reflection of craft) passport and boarding pass templates My World - flip book Assessments - on unit (4 pages) Teacher checklists Country report template 113 pages (includes cover pages) This is such a great product that you can use year after year. Adapt and use as you wish. I have trialled this with a year two class and it has been a great success. This unit can be used for other year levels such as; Pre-Primary, Year One and Year Three. Links nicely to my ‘Possum Magic’ comprehension unit and ‘Are we there yet’ Comprehension unit. Mockup cover image by youngmindscreative

Weather Sentences - Weather and Conjunctions for Grade 1-2 (PDF). Enhance your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive 116-page PDF resource, perfect for Grade 1 and 2 classrooms! Focused on sentence stems using key conjunctions—and, but, so, and because—this workbook makes sentence-building fun and engaging. The weather-themed sentence prompts help students practice constructing meaningful sentences while linking to real-world concepts from the HASS Geography Curriculum. Each activity is designed to reinforce grammar skills and improve students’ understanding of weather patterns, making learning relevant and integrated. Ideal for hands-on, print-friendly tasks or digital use, this resource allows teachers to download and print worksheets for individual or classroom activities. Tailored for both early learners and students needing extra support, this product encourages independent writing and critical thinking in a developmentally appropriate way. Perfect for daily practice, homework, or literacy centers, this digital worksheet pdf and is a versatile tool that will fit seamlessly into your lesson plans! Includes: 116 pages - this includes the answer key pages are numbered for easy reference 4 levels of differentiation provided conjunctions - so, and, but and because weather topic linked to writing digital download - simply save it to your computer, print and go! black and white product Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area).

Geography Writing Topics For Grade 1 - My Sentence Starter 223 page PDF Worksheet Pack is designed to help students build essential writing skills while exploring the fascinating topic of places and space from the HASS curriculum. This 223-page resource focuses on using conjunctions (and, but, so, because) to encourage sentence building and structured writing. With four differentiated levels, the pack is perfect for mixed-ability classrooms, catering to a range of student needs. What’s Included: Level 1: Simple sentence writing using conjunctions (1 sentence) Level 2: Build up to 2 sentences using conjunctions Level 3: Stretch students to write 4 sentences with conjunctions Level 4: Compilation pages for extended writing and practice Answer key included for quick and easy marking Northern and Southern Hemispheres North Pole and South Pole Natural and managed environments How places change over time How places are cared for Activities in various places Digital product - save to your computer, print and go! Single classroom use. Weather sentence stems can be found in a separate pack. This resource not only enhances writing skills but also strengthens students’ understanding of geographical concepts like places, space, and environments. Whether you’re working with emerging writers or those ready for a challenge, this pack will support student learning at every level. Perfect for: Differentiated learning Literacy integration in HASS (W.A. Curriculum) Developing sentence structure and conjunction usage Help your students confidently express their ideas about places and spaces with this comprehensive and easy-to-use pack! Please note that this is not a geography worksheet pack but a sentence framework pack. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you.