The First People Activity Book is a complete, ready-to-use package, providing a unique program for upper primary students. It allows study of 6 indigenous cultures of the world, with a spread over several continents. Students can learn about the Ainu (Japan), Native Americans (North America), Sami (Northern Europe), Maori (New Zealand), San (Kalahari/Africa) and Aborigines (Australia). Each of the six investigations in The First People Activity Book comprises information about the cultural groups and each is accompanied by six inquiry cards, designed according to Bloom’s taxonomy of thinking and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory. These activities aim to promote both critical and creative thinking skills within a cultural context and are compatible with any inquiry-based classroom. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (63 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Lauren Princi

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Discover the Incredible Wildlife, Landscapes, Explorers and Research Bases of Antarctica The 'Cool Antarctica' Resource Book contains over 56 pages with illustrated sections on Antarctic discovery and exploration, Antarctica adventurers, historical events, research bases, daily life in Antarctica, working in Antarctica, features of the landscape and of course, plenty of pages on Antarctica’s unique wildlife. A careful selection of educational Antarctic websites has also been included. Includes several full colour pages. The Cool Antarctica Resource Book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Cool Antarctica Activities Book (BLM). Author: Jane Bourke N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications.

'The Oceans Alive' Resource Book contains over 60 pages with illustrated sections and contains just about everything to do with the ocean! Sections include ocean industries such as pearling and mining, ocean features such as tsunamis, waves, tides and icebergs and ocean exploration using submersibles. Half of the book is devoted to pages on the wonderful creatures that live in the sea, ranging from tide pool crustaceans to coral reef plants and fish to monsters of the very deep sea. A careful selection of educational ocean websites has also been included. 'The Oceans Alive' Resource Book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Oceans Alive Activities Book (BLM). This is a Photocopy Master ebook (64 pages) and pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

'Wonders of the Rainforest Activity Book' is to be used with the 'Wonders of the Rainforest Resource Book'. This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are CYBER CHALLENGES and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Humanities and Science curriculum documents. In this book, activities will focus on the rainforest biome, including rainforest locations around the world, layers of rainforests and the features of rainforest systems. This book also explains the importance of rainforests and has many fascinating activities on unique rainforest plants, animals and people. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

A great resource for the library! The World Cultures Resource Book contains over 60 pages with illustrated sections. It explores cultures from all corners of the globe, focusing on ancient cultures such (e.g. Greek and Egyptian) as well as modern (e.g. Scandinavian, Japanese) and indigenous cultures (e.g. Australian Aborigines, New Zealand Mäori and native American cultures. Pages explore all facets of cultures such as beliefs, storytelling, clothing, customs, traditions, holidays and festivals, language, food and recreation. This resource book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the World Cultures Activity Book (BLM). This is a Photocopy Master ebook (64 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

These activity pages have been designed to allow and encourage teachers to become totally involved with the teaching of creative thinking skills. While there is no one accepted way of teaching ‘thinking’, we feel that in being provided with an organized and developmental outline of some of the sub-skills, teachers may more readily internalize these skills, allowing a smoother approach to teaching thinking within the classroom. While most experts can never agree on a definition, they do agree that ‘thinking’ has a series of sub-skills. For the purpose of teaching them each of these skills can be treated in isolation. They include: fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, curiosity, complexity, risk taking and imagination. Each of these sets contain a teachers' note and four timed word questions relating to one of the skills. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (45 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications.

These activity pages have been designed to allow and encourage teachers to become totally involved with the teaching of creative thinking skills. While there is no one accepted way of teaching ‘thinking’, we feel that in being provided with an organized and developmental outline of some of the sub-skills, teachers may more readily internalize these skills, allowing a smoother approach to teaching thinking within the classroom. While most experts can never agree on a definition, they do agree that ‘thinking’ has a series of sub-skills. For the purpose of teaching them each of these skills can be treated in isolation. They include: fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, curiosity, complexity, risk taking and imagination. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (45 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications.

Endangered Species of the World contains practical research activities for threatened and endangered animal species around the globe. Ideal for gifted students or independent learners, this book examines the reasons why specific animals are facing uncertain futures. Activities provide opportunities for students to analyse conservation efforts, as well as asking them to provide their own ideas to help the plight of these animals. 'Endangered Species of the World' includes background information and activities for the black rhinoceros, giant panda, Malayan sun bear, tuatara, Philippine eagle, great white shark, humpback whale, leafy sea dragon, komodo dragon, Galapagos giant tortoise and much more. Each animal section contains links to relevant websites. Activities are outcome linked and can be completed in any order. Extension ideas and general activities have also been included making this title a valuable resource for the busy upper primary or relief teacher. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The activities in the Amazing Antarctica Activity Book involve the use and extension of “thinking” strategies such as Mind Mapping®, brainstorming, problem reversal, lateral thinking and forced analogies. The tasks are designed to enhance the development of cognitive and affective processes such as risk taking, applied imagination, originality, curiosity, flexibility and elaboration. This Photocopy Masters book contains a set of task cards ideally suited to a library or classroom learning centre. The cards are designed to promote the use of creative thinking skills based around the topic of Antarctica and are to be used in conjunction with the Amazing Antarctica Resource book. Through this topic, students will learn about Antarctica’s wonderful wildlife, exploring the unique features and adaptations of species that exist in the harsh Antarctic ecosystem. Activities in the Amazing Antarctica Activity Book also incorporate a look at the valuable research and scientific projects that are carried out on the icy continent, while exposing students to the very cool conditions that Antarctic workers must endure on a daily basis. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The 'Amazing Antarctica Resource Book' is an excellent resource for any library. The wildlife and the scientific opportunities of this icy continent have intrigued scientists and researchers for many years, and now Antarctica is even being touted as a tourist destination. Protected by the Antarctic Treaty, this harsh land of ice and rock provides fantastic learning opportunities for people from all over the world. Scientists from many countries work together to share valuable information so that we may learn more about this unique continent and of planet Earth as well. Antarctica has a rich history of exploration, involving both triumphs and tragedies and to this day people endeavour to mark new territories in some of the most dangerous parts of the continent. Learn about the first humans to sight and walk on Antarctic land and read about the thrilling race to the South Pole in the Amazing Antarctica Resource. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (68 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

'Our Earth' is a comprehensive photocopy master book that features stimulating activities aiming to raise students’ awareness about earth science concepts related to the world in which they live. The booklet is divided into five sections, each of which is headed by teachers’ notes providing valuable background information, Internet references and teaching suggestions. These sections are: * The Structure of the Earth * Landforms * Rivers and Inland Waters * Coastal Landscapes * The Ocean This is a Photocopy Master ebook (52 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Judy Gabrovec

The activities in the Transport on the Move Activity Book involve the use and extension of “thinking” strategies such as Mind Mapping®, brainstorming, problem reversal, lateral thinking and forced analogies. The tasks are designed to enhance the development of cognitive and affective processes such as risk taking, applied imagination, originality, curiosity, flexibility and elaboration. This Photocopy Masters book contains a set of task cards ideally suited to a library learning centre. The cards are designed to promote the use of creative thinking skills based around the topic of transport and are to be used in conjunction with the Transport on the Move Resource Book. Activities cover a range of exciting concepts in areas such as vehicle vocabulary, “flighty” career paths, and animal astronauts. Opportunities to develop original vehicle designs and innovative transports are sure to get the wheels of ingenuity turning. The Transport on the Move Activity Book aims to give students the drive to learn more about transport – a vital part of their everyday lives. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

The World Explorers Resource book is an excellent resource for any library. Since the dawn of the human race, people have travelled as far as they can in search of food, wealth or a better place to live. People explored because they were curious or they were determined to beat someone else to it. Follow the madness and the magic through the history of world exploration. Journey to every corner of the globe with Vikings, Mongols, pirates and seafaring voyagers; trek across rugged terrain alongside relentless explorers and share the excitement with record-breaking adventurers. The World Explorers Resource book contains a treasure-chest of interesting facts about the daily lives of sailors, the adventures of famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus and James Cook and the achievements of modern-day skippers and balloonists. Navigate your way through sailor-speak, dreadful disease and pitiful punishments to discover the intrigue of islanders, the aroma of foreign spices and the amazing breakthrough – Earth is not flat! This is a Photocopy Master ebook (32 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

The Earth and Life Science Series - is designed to provide teachers of junior primary with a set of materials that will give students a more rounded and scientific understanding of the world around them. Earth and Life Science Series: Weather approaches the main theme of weather from two aspects: By including sets of resource notes that provide background knowledge to the activities presented on the worksheet. These notes can be photocopied and used by children as they attempt the activity page, and their use will allow teachers to relate the class science program to the language program. By requiring children to use traditional print related reference materials to complete the set tasks on the sheets. Tasks in this section are of a more general nature but children will find them as stimulating and interesting as those in the first section, particularly when combined with a science investigation theme. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Judy Gabrovec

Description The Earth and Life Science Series - is designed to provide teachers of junior primary with a set of materials that will give students a more rounded and scientific understanding of the world around them. Earth and Life Science Series: Plants approaches the main theme plants from two aspects: By including sets of resource notes that provide background knowledge to the activities presented on the worksheet. These notes can be photocopied and used by children as they attempt the activity page, and their use will allow teachers to relate the class science program to the language program. By requiring children to use traditional print related reference materials to complete the set tasks on the sheets. Tasks in this section are of a more general nature but children will find them as stimulating and interesting as those in the first section, particularly when combined with a science investigation theme. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Jane Bourke and Judy Gabrovec

The Earth and Life Science Series - is designed to provide teachers of junior primary with a set of materials that will give students a more rounded and scientific understanding of the world around them. Earth and Life Science Series: Animals approaches the main theme of animals from two aspects: By including sets of resource notes that provide background knowledge to the activities presented on the worksheet. These notes can be photocopied and used by children as they attempt the activity page, and their use will allow teachers to relate the class science program to the language program. By requiring children to use traditional print related reference materials to complete the set tasks on the sheets. Tasks in this section are of a more general nature but children will find them as stimulating and interesting as those in the first section, particularly when combined with a science investigation theme. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Jane Bourke and Judy Gabrovec

The Earth and Life Science Series - is designed to provide teachers of junior primary with a set of materials that will give students a more rounded and scientific understanding of the world around them. Earth and Life Science Series: Oceans approaches the main theme of oceans from two aspects: By including sets of resource notes that provide background knowledge to the activities presented on the worksheet. These notes can be photocopied and used by children as they attempt the activity page, and their use will allow teachers to relate the class science program to the language program. By requiring children to use traditional print related reference materials to complete the set tasks on the sheets. Tasks in this section are of a more general nature but children will find them as stimulating and interesting as those in the first section, particularly when combined with a science investigation theme. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Judy Gabrovec

Research Quizzes Book 2 is the second in a series of three quiz books focusing on the primary learning areas. Covering a wide variety of interesting topics, some quizzes are designed to develop children’s knowledge and interest in language, while others encourage the use of a wide selection of resources. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Judy Gabrovec

Life Skills US: Bullying and Conflict includes activities and strategies for coping with bullying at school and exploring conflict resolution through a problem solving approach. Includes role-play cards. Activities suit most elementary/middle grades. There are numerous resources and articles about teaching values, dealing with grief, addressing bullying and the like, however, most of these articles and programs outline strategies for dealing with the problem at the wholeschool level. While this is indeed a very appropriate way to deal with such matters, it has become obvious that there is a lack of ready-to-use materials for the actual classroom teacher. The Life Skills activity sheets aims to fill the gap between the frameworks set out by national bodies and the delivery of practical and meaningful lessons in the classroom. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

These activity pages have been designed to allow and encourage teachers to become totally involved with the teaching of creative thinking skills. While there is no one accepted way of teaching ‘thinking’, we feel that in being provided with an organized and developmental outline of some of the sub-skills, teachers may more readily internalize these skills, allowing a smoother approach to teaching thinking within the classroom. While most experts can never agree on a definition, they do agree that ‘thinking’ has a series of sub-skills. For the purpose of teaching them each of these skills can be treated in isolation. They include: fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, curiosity, complexity, risk taking and imagination. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (45 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications.