Based on the Board of Studies key word definitions, these are posters for classroom displays to explain the meaning of key instructional words for communication tasks (written and spoken). Suited to ALL subject areas (especially HSIE and English) for Years 7-12. Designed to enhance literacy and writing skills as well as spoken communication skills.

Tips and rules for students to understand what century a year belongs to, understandng BC/BCE and AD/CE time and calculating the age of an object along with related practice questions. While aimed at Year 7, it is important foundational information for all students of History. Provided in both PDF and Word format (PDF so that everything is fixed in place to avoid the issue of images moving around + Word to allow those who might use the resource to make adjustments to suit their own classes and needs). This resource can be used as a Smartboard tutorial and activity or as worksheets.

Various tutorial information and related worksheets and exercises investigating the concepts and importance of heritage and conservation.

Tutorial and revision aid for Year 12 Ancient History "Cities of Vesuvius" unit with the names of some of the architectural features that students will need to know for the HSC exam and related learning activities.

Attached is a snapshot of a SmartNote gallery sort activity (because TES won't allow upload of the interactive file type). This file can be used as a content checklist for students when they are composing their own postcard. This (originally interactive) activity was created and used with a Year 7 Literacy class where they were required to write a postcard from '1000 years into the future" while "holidaying on another planet in the solar system" as part of their 'Space' unit which included fiction and non-fiction texts.

Tutorial and activities to introduce the Australian Curriculum topic "Overview of the Ancient World". Includes chronology exercise, mapping and comprehension acvtities. Plus a word bank of key words for the topic.

A range of tutorial information and activities relating to the drama text "Dags" by Debra Oswald centred around study of a play text and drama techniques and textual conventions for Year 9 English.

A range of tutorials and activties related to the non-fiction text "Briar Rose" ready under the "Close Reading of a Text" module.

Some information and activities related to the "Introduction to Shakespeare" unit for Year 10 English.

Study of the site of Akrotiri on the ancient island of Thera (modern-day Santorini)is one of the "Site Study" options in Yr 11. Attached are a range of resources including programs, syllabus information and tutorials and activities. A fascinating topic due to the island's cataclysmic destruction by volcano, which makes it an excellent foundation for the Yr 12 core "Cities of Vesuvius". Links also to "Atlantis" myth. Also fascinating because of Thera's contact and probable links with the Minoans and Egypt. Lots of ethical issues too because of the nature of 'restoration' of the site.

Program & unit of work for Year 11 Ancient History topic 1a "Investigating History: History, Archaeology & Science". A range of resources, tutorials, learning activities to be supplemented by textbook work in addition to material here.

*Timeline to put this period in context with related questions (worksheet) *HSC and Trial HSC tips and revision questions for Historical Period- New Kingdom Egypt to the Death of Thutmose IV.*Establishment of the 18th Dynasty and the Hyksos*Keyword research activity and student summary activity* A range of other tutorials, sources, resources, activities and worksheets

Other version of this did not seem to work so added again

Climate graphs information and exercises for this important geographical skill listed in the syllabus for Year 7 Geography.

Part of the Historical Period option "New Kingdom Egypt to the Death of Thutmose IV". A timeline activity for the main information for foundation of the 18th Dynasty and the founding of the New Kingdom Period. Works as a complement to Antiquity 2 textbook but can work on its own or another textbook because of the word box. This timeline summaries many pages of the textbook and also provides modelling to students on how to summarise to create manageable study notes.

A revision summary tool for Year 11 Ancient History topic 1a- History, Archaeology & Science. All required content and skills from the syllabus are listed in table format for students to use to revise and summarise work and add relevant source information. Focus questions for writing practice are also included. Use of this tool will thoroughly prepare students for examinations.

Attached are some hippy badge images that can be cut out and handed to students with a pin to wear in class (along with a crepe paper 'headband' if you wish). Use these to create a novel & fun atmosphere when teaching about hippy culture. There's lots of useful clips on Youtube to accompany the instruction. Relevant music can also be played to add to the atmosphere. This has been a very engaging lesson every time I have used this idea.

Questions to accompany viewing of the movie "The Devil's Arithmetic" which is a Holocaust story that helps students understand why we need to remember- designed for Year 10 History. Free resource, I do not own rights to movie, which is available through the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhDhW2YPsrU at the time of posting this, but changes to this URL are beyond my control (if this happens). I recommend you try and purchase a copy of the movie yourself. It is also currently available on Clickview Online which is an audio-visual resource site for Australian teachers (if your school subscribes).

Presentation with questions case study Belgians in the Congo for Yr 11 Modern History 'World at the Beginning of the 20th Century' topic.

Practical tips to inspire and aid students earn extra exam marks Modern History exam.