Engaging and relevant. This is the essence of my teaching and learning resources. You'll find a wealth of History, Agricultural Technology, Retail Services, Aboriginal Studies and more.
Engaging and relevant. This is the essence of my teaching and learning resources. You'll find a wealth of History, Agricultural Technology, Retail Services, Aboriginal Studies and more.
The impact of World War I on Australian veterans was the harbinger of similar experiences suffered by veterans in subsequent and it continues to be an important issue today. But how did Australians in the period 1918-1924 come to terms with this issue? This source-based homework task is designed for students studying the NSW History syllabus for the Australian Curriculum
Stage 5
Depth Study 3: Australians at War
The impact of trauma on people in the past and society's lack of understanding and lack of services to deal with the issue is an interesting discussion to have with students.
Thank-you for choosing Lonely World Time Travel to help you organise your travel plans. We take you to places and times that you just cannot get to with regular travel agencies. Today we travel to Krak des Chevaliers in Syria to explore the mediaeval castle that beats all mediaeval castles by its imposing size, outstanding archaeological remains and stories of horror. The past truly comes alive at Krak! The Lonely World Time Traveller's Guide to Krak des Chevaliers is a Powerpoint presentation giving students a virtual tour of the historical and significance of Krak and it's place in the horrendous period when terrorists from Europe attacked the innocent peoples of Syria.
Thank-you for choosing Lonely World Time Travel to help you organise your travel plans. We take you to places and times that you just cannot get to with regular travel agencies. Today we travel to the Meteora World Heritage Area where you will see scenic geographical formations, and amazing Greek Orthodox monasteries. the past truly comes alive. The Lonely World Time Traveller's Guide to Meteora World Heritage Area is a Powerpoint presentation giving students a virtual tour of the historical and geographical significance of Meteora.
The Achaemenid Persian army had a number of elite military units who performed a military role similar to the special military forces in any 21st century nation. They were highly trained, received special benefits and were employed in the most difficult campaigns. The written and archaeological evidence presents a rich picture of them and their role. This source-based homework task is designed to build student understanding of the NSW Ancient History syllabus
Higher School Certificate course
Part III: Historical Periods
Option F: The Near East: Persia from Cyrus II to Darius III
This is a source-based homework task to support student understanding of the NSW syllabus for the Australian Curriculum
Stage 5
Depth Study 3: Australians at War
The significance of wars to Australia.
Students analyse a variety of primary and secondary, visual and written evidence to decide whether the 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea really saved Australia from Japanese invasion, as is so often reported in the media. The results may surprise.
This findaword/word search is part of a unit of work for the NSW BOSTES Stage 6 Retail Services Syllabus topic on Minimise Loss. It matches with the Australian Industry Skills Council SIRXRSK201 Minimise loss unit. However, education systems in other jurisdictions will have similar vocational courses where this findaword can be utilised.
This source-based homework task covers the living conditions of Aboriginal peoples, working class, rural and middle-class European settlers in Australia in the 1800s. It has been developed for the NSW History syllabus of the Australian Curriculum
Stage 5
Depth Study 1: The Making of the Modern World
1(a) The Industrial Revolution
I have avoided the assumption that the Industrial Revolution was the primary factor in determining wealth and social status, and therefore living conditions. In the Australian context I believe that the evidence indicates ethnicity (i.e. whether you were Aboriginal or not) and the rural/urban divide were stronger factors. Gifted and Talented students should be encouraged to pursue this further by investigating whether being able to speak English, being born in an Asian country and being Irish played any part in determining income and therefore, living conditions.
This poster was part of a series made for a New England NSW high school to promote the importance of visual literacy across the curriculum and to scaffold how a visual image (in this case an advertisement) can be used to elicit short- and long-responses from students. The techniques of visual literacy are outlined in the diagram on the second page.
This Powerpoint presentation supports the teaching of the History Australian Curriculum Syllabus Stage 4 Depth Study 4: The Vikings. It is, however, adaptable to other education systems. I have used it with a regular class but it can also be used with Gifted and Talented classes and various specialised classes e.g. classes for students with emotional disturbances, by modifying the activities in the last slide.
This source-based homework task supports student learning of the History Australian National Curriculum Stage 5 Depth Study 6: School-Developed Topic - The Roaring Twenties. Students analyse a variety of written and visual primary and secondary source materials to come to a determination as to how the RSSILA (Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia) assisted returned servicemen in the 1920s.
Crossword & answers on Aztec Society. Supports student understanding of the NSW History syllabus of the Australian Curriculum
Stage 4
Depth Study 6: Expanding Contacts
6c: The Spanish conquest of the Americas
The Saka (Scythians) were a large confederacy of nomadic people who inhabited Eurasia from Eastern Europe to Afghanistan. They were the forebears of many peoples in this part of Eurasia. One group of Saka wore a distinctive pointed hat. They were part of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, ruled as a satrap and paid tribute to the king. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum
Higher School Certificate course
Historical Periods
Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the Death of Darius III
It can also be used as part of
Historical Societies
Option D: Persian society at the time of Darius and Xerxes
Described by 19th and 20th century historians as a mysterious Persian priesthood, the Magi can be easily misunderstood. However, more recent research reveals them to be a religious order whose religious and non-religious (e.g. medical) functions changed over the time of the Achaemenid period to become the Zoroastrian priests that we recognise in the later period.
This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus
Higher School Certificate course
Historical Periods
Option D: Persia from Cyrus II to the Death of Darius III
It can also be used as part of
Historical Societies
Option D: Persian society at the time of Darius and Xerxes.
The sad truth is that human rights in the ancient world depended on socio-economic status, ethnicity, gender and sheer good luck. Take the example of eunuchs in Achaemenid Persian society. Young men were forcibly castrated as part of the slave trade and spent their lives serving their owners. A rare few were owned by the royal family and rose to positions of prominence at the royal court. These were involved in court intrigues throughout the Achaemenid period. During the later Achaemenid times some plotted the rise and fall of their masters, including the kings. This source-based homework task is designed for NSW Higher School Certificate Ancient History students:
Higher School Certificate course
Historical Periods
Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III
Historical Societies
Option D: Persian society in the time of Darius and Xerxes
Historical Personalities
Option D: The Near East - Xerxes
Thank-you for choosing Lonely World Time Travel to help you organise your travel plans. We take you to places and times that you just cannot get to with regular travel agencies. Today we travel to the Bru na Boinne where you will walk through ancient Celtic tombs that date back to the Neolithic and hear of life for the peoples of Ireland soon after their arrival from the Iberian Peninsula when the world was colder, life was shorter but the imagination of the ancients was as broad as ours today. The past truly comes alive. The Lonely World Time Traveller's Guide to Bru na Boinne is a Powerpoint presentation giving students a virtual tour of the historical and geographical significance of Bru na Boinne. It's also a great way for me to show off some of my holiday photos and not feel guilty!
The city of Sparta in the 8th to 4th centuries BCE had a magnificent temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. It sat on the acropolis overlooking the city and was one of the focal points for public worship and a sanctuary for criminals and the less fortunate to seek refuge. This source-based homework task is designed to increase student understanding of the public life of Spartans and is part of the NSW Ancient History syllabus.
Higher School Certificate course
Part II: Ancient Societies
Option I: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BCE.
Until the 20th century historians have focused on Sparta as being a wholly militaristic society, devoid of a cultural life. This is certainly untrue. This task reveals the Spartans to value religion and public art and architecture.
Spartan defeat at the Battle of Leuctra in 371BCE heralded a new age for the city state. Theban invasion and constraints put upon it's alliances, territories and freedom for the helots made the former powerhouse of Greek politics a second-rate power. But the battle also coincided with significant demographic and social change within the Spartan state. This homework task is designed to increase student understanding of the NSW Ancient History syllabus
Higher School Certificate course
Part II: Ancient Societies
Option I: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra
It can also be used as part of
Part IV: Historical Periods
Option J: Fourth Century Greece to the death of Philip II of Macedon
This is a comprehension activity based on a newspaper article. It supports student learning in the NSW Stage 6 Retail Services Curriculum Framework Syllabus SIRXIND101 Work effectively in a customer service environment. The article relates initiatives in Australian retail to re-attract customers to bricks and mortar retail businesses from on-line services.