Extract from Sean Dorney’s book, The Sandline Affair, giving details of how the Bougainville War emerged and developed. The student activity uses this information to complete a mind map.

Numeracy activities for the topic SIRXWHS002 Contribute to Work Health and Safety: analysis of information in a table and pie chart.

Worksheet with answers for the video, Raising the Steaks, produced by the American Angus. The video examines how cattle are raised on farms, fattened for sale to a feedlot, further fattened and managed by a feedlot, transported to an abattoir for processing, the meat cut and packaged and transported to restaurants and retailers and then sold to the public. Three primary, family-based enterprises are examined. The theme is the humane treatment of livestock at all parts of the supply line. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Cattle Production. NSW Stage 5 Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Unit of work on the the Australian Government Retail Services (SIR) Training Package: SIRXWHS002 Contribute to workplace health and safety. This bundle includes: Powerpoint: Electrical safety in a retail environment Numeracy activity Poster: Work Health and Safety Act, 2011 (Com. of Aust.) Newspaper article: Coles fined after worker falls from height Prevention of falls - ladders

Analysis of article from World Archaeology Magazine, October/November 2017 entitled Rome’s forgotten battle. The article was written by Jesús Torres-Martínes and Manuel Fernández-Götz and examines the archaeological evidence for a battle between the Celtiberian peoples of northern Spain and the Roman army under the leadership of Augustus. The resource is part of a unit of work on Celtic Society or a unit of work on the Augustan Age. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Preliminary Course Section 1: Investigating Ancient History Case Study: A8 The Celts. Higher School Certificate Course: Historical Periods - Option I: The Augustan Age 44 BC–AD 14

Worksheet to accompany the GEO Channel video, From Seed to Civilization. The video examines the importance of wheat in world agricultural production, growth, harvest and milling of wheat, and its principal uses. This resource is part of a unit of work on Wheat Production, NSW Stage 5 Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This worksheet accompanies the video documentary, The War on Wheat, an episode of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s The Fifth Estate newsmagazine series. It examines claims by Dr William Kelley that wheat is unhealthy. It also looks at the movement to cut wheat from diets that has become popular amongst western, middle-class groups. This resource is part of a unit of work on Wheat Production, Stage 5 NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus.

Analysis of article by Raymond H. Anderson, printed in The New York Times, Sunday, June 4, 1989 entitled Ayatollah Rudollah Khomeini, 89, the Unwavering Iranian Spiritual Leader. The article was written the day after his death and examines his life, influences and key events in his leadership of Iran. The resource is part of a unit of work, Iran 1953-1989, NSW Stage 6 Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum, Higher School Certificate course.

This 41-minute video examines the history of particular agricultural equipment and chemicals (tractor, seed drill, fertilisers, combine harvester and GM food technology, discusses future developments of these items and their impact on farm operations and rural communities. It can be used as part of a unit of work on Farm Tools and Machinery or Wheat Production. Answers are provided. Stage 5 Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum

Analysis of ezine article by Peta Yoshinaga, John Marsden, bestselling Australian author and educator, on schools, successes and latest novel South of Darkness, published on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation News site. The article examines Marsden’s life and inspirations and emphasises resilience in overcoming adversity. The resource is part of a unit of work on Tomorrow When the War Began, NSW Stage 5 English K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Analysis of ezine article, written by Daniel Browning entitled, Indigenous Anzacs: Letters home from Aboriginal WWI diggers reveal humour, sadness, posted at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation News site. The article examines letters from Aboriginal servicemen in Europe to their families to assess their experiences and achievements. This resource is part of a unit of work on Australia in World War I, Stage 5 NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Analysis of magazine article, Front-end loaders can exceed tractor limits, in Farming Ahead with the Klondinin Group magazine, January 2001 No.109. The article examines safe operational practices with front-end loaders and fittings. This resource is part of a unit of work on Farm Tools and Machinery, Stage 5 NSW Agricultural Technology 7-10 Syllabus.

Analysis of an article from the Sydney Morning Herald about the 1917 Battle of Polygon Wood, published on the centenary anniversary of the commencement of the battle. The article uses extracts from war journalist, C.E.W. Bean, who was present during the battle and described the involvement of the Australian army. There is an activity on the role of journalists reporting from war zones. This resource is part of a unit of work on Australia in World War I, Stage 5 NSW *History K-10 Syllabus *for the Australian Curriculum.

Ezine article from Vanessa Binks entitled Drone weeds out good from bad, published in Stock Journal, May 5, 2018. The article looks at how a property owner has used drone technology to monitor weed growth and boomspray effectiveness, resulting in financial savings. This resource is part of a unit of work on Farm Tools and Machinery, Stage 5 Agricultural Technology.

Analysis of the excellent ezine article by Carolyn Holbrook, Anzac Day: How it came to occupy a sacred place in Australian’s hearts, published on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation website, April 25, 2017. The article examines changes in the Anzac Legend, views of why Anzac Day is celebrated and attempts at commercialisation of the day. The resource is part of a unit of work on Australia in World War I, Stage 5 History K-10 Syllabus.

Analysis of magazine article from *Feedback Magazine *April/May, 2018 entitled Gaining more calves. The article examines the experiences of a grazier from a property in Queensland/Northern Territory in increasing the rate of calf survival by managing predators, extreme weather events and breeder nutrition at calving. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Cattle Production, Stage 5 Agricultural Technology.

Analysis of ezine article by Claire Campbell and published at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation online news site, entitled Live export ban could harm rural communities. The article examines some of the arguments for and against the export of livestock from Australia to overseas markets and some of the impact of banning the practice. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Cattle Production, Stage 5 Agricultural Technology.

Analysis of ezine article by Kyle Wiens, published in Wired entitled* New high-tech farm equipment is a nightmare for farmers*. The article examines the impact of US legislation giving the manufacturer the right to keep ownership of onboard computer encryptions and passwords after sale of the equipment and the impact on farmers who are unable to make repairs to the engine. This article is part of a unit of work on Farm Tools and Machinery, Stage 5 Agricultural Technology.

Analysis of ezine article by Jamie-Lee Oldfield published in The Weekly Times entitled Agricultural production losses to pest animals soar. This article gives the financial cost of various feral animal species upon the Australian economy. This resource is used as part of the unit of work, Weeds, Pests and Disease, in Stage 5 Agricultural Technology.

Analysis of ezine article by Ben Goldfarb published in Science magazine and entitled A virus controlling Australia’s bunny menace, and giving endangered species new life. This article deals with control of rabbits by introduction of a virus. This article is part of a unit of work, Weeds, Pests and Disease and is taught in Stage 5 Agricultural Technology.