Dave Rebb is a swaggie, a homeless man who Detective Cashin takes in. Dave Rebb brings an outsider’s perspective into the insular world of Port Monro and Cromarty. He also is instrumental in Cashin rebuilding his shattered life. The author uses Rebb to develop crucial themes: dysfunctional society, small town secrets, social class and police corruption. This resource is part of a unit of work on Peter Temple’s novel, The Broken Shore.

Peter Temple’s novel, The Broken Shore deals with the issue of the complex issues around small town secrets. From the protagonist, Joe Cashin suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, to the issues of police corruption and the historic operation of a pedaphile ring, characters discover secrets and use these for their own advantages. This resource outlines the many secrets held by the Port Monro community and the dangers these secrets can have. This resource also provides students with an outline of the themes in the parallel text, Joseph Conrad’s Nostromo, and invites comparison of the issues.

Worksheet to accompany the Australian Broadcasting Corporation 7.30 Report mini-documentary, Worldwide Paedophile Ring Busted in Sting Operation. The video outlines the 2014 work of Taskforce Argos which cracked the largest child pornography internet site and led to the arrest of thousands of criminals worldwide. Students are then asked to reflect on the impact that highly emotive investigations such as Argos have on the police officers involved. The resource is part of a unit of work on Peter Temple’s novel The Broken Shore.

Analysis of the issue of war crime in Richard Flanagan’s novel, The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Student activities included.

Close study of a passage to identify structural and language features including the use of ‘clipped’ language, building atmosphere and tension, the use of third person narrative, the employment of thought and flashback to provide an understanding of the protagonist, reference to light and darkness as a metaphor for uncovering the truth, intertextual connection and the use of short paragraphs and conversation to create the impression of fast-paced action. This resource is part of a unit of work on Peter Temple’s novel, The Broken Shore.

Analysis of an article by Sam Jones, published in The Guardian Australia newspaper, Spain fights to dispel legend of Inquisition and imperial atrocities. The article looks at the “black legend” of Spain: atrocities in the conquest of the Americas and efforts to promote a more positive image of Spain’s past.

Analysis of the information video, The Praetorian Guard by DC History. Only the first 40 minutes deal with the nature and role of the Praetorian Guard during the Julio-Claudian period. It is particularly useful in meeting some of the required knowledge in: Higher School Certificate course. Section 3 - Personalities in their Times. Option J - Rome - Agrippina the Younger. Section 4 - Historical Periods. Option J - The Julio-Claudians CE 14-69. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Analysis of an ezine article by Guy de la Bédoyère entitled The emperor’s fatal servants. The article provides an overview of the nature and role of the Praetorian Guard, focusing on the Julio-Claudian period. It is particularly useful in meeting some of the required knowledge in: Higher School Certificate course. Section 3 - Personalities in their Times. Option J - Rome - Agrippina the Younger. Section 4 - Historical Periods. Option J - The Julio-Claudians CE 14-69. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Resource based on WorkSafe Victoria’s publication, Prevention of falls - ladders. The resource deals with safe practices around the use of ladders in the workplace.

Analysis of article from Farming Ahead , written by Kylie Jackson entitled Quality and supply bring beef brand success. The article examines the advantages, problems and solutions beef producers encounter when marketing their produce under their own brands. The article covers the full supply chain, from grazier to restauranteur or retailer. It looks at the importance of working with other beef producers, marketing, alliances with retailers and ensuring quality standards. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Cattle Production. Stage 5 Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Analysis of article from The Guardian Australia, Pompeii: Is this the best they can do with €105m?, written by Jonathan Jones. The article examines the delay in restoration works due to the need to screen companies against corruption and links to organised crime and the impact on tourism and restoration. Student activities are focused on analying these issues. The resource is part of a unit of work on Core Study: Pompeii and Herculaneum, Higher School Certificate course, NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Ezine article from Wide Angle entitled Red Lines and Deadlines. Politics and the Press in Iran under the Pahlavis. The article details censorship and government control of the Iranian press under the Pahlavi Shahs. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate course. Part 2 - National Studies. Option H: Iran 1945–1989. NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Information report on the topic: What were Iran’s relations with the United States and Iraq before the 1979 revolution? How did these change after the revolution? This activity is fully scaffolded with advice on how to answer the question, how to identify the features and structure of an information report and a marking guide/rubric. This activity is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Part II - National Studies. Option H: Iran 1945–1989

Worksheet and video from Film Australia/Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Constructing Australia: Pipe Dreams. The video traces the economic development of the Colony of Western Australia/State of Western Australia by focusing on the largest piece of infrastructure work undertaken in the world in the period around 1900: the construction of the pipeline from Perth to the Goldfields. This resource is part of a unit of work, Making A Nation - Australia 1900-1914. NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This is a primary and secondary documentary activity on Why did the Macedonians win the Battle of Chaeronea? Students sift the evidence to identify the planning, weapons and armour, battle tactics, leadership and other factors that resulted in Philip II defeating the alliance of central Greek states in the 338 BCE Battle of Chaeronea. The activity is designed for Stage 6 students of the Higher School Certificate. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great. It can also be used in the teaching of Historical Periods. Option G. 4th–Century Greece to the Death of Philip II.

Analysis of article by Brendan Atkins entitled, Alexander’s Nearest and Dearest, published on the Australian Museum website. The brief article examines research carried out by Elizabeth Baynham into Alexander’s relationship with his generals, his staffers, the various categories of royal guards, mature female acquaintances and young female wives. The article looks at Alexander’s need for sexual, emotional relationships and his use of relationships to consolidate alliances and frontiers. Interesting insights into the complexity of managing personal relationships and ensuring that these relationships do not develop into a grab for military/social/political power. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in Their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.

Worksheet for the Timeline documentary, The Lost Army of King Cambyses. The video covers the search for archaeological remains associated with Cambyses’ army that marched on the Siwa Oasis in 525 BCE. This resource is part of a unit of work on Persia - Cyrus II to Darius III. Stage 6 Higher School Certificate course. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Worksheet to accompany the video, At the Court of the King of Kings. This 26-minute video gives an overview of the reigns of Cyrus II and Darius I and focuses on the capitals of Susa and Persepolis. There are a few instances of incorrect information but this does not detract from its educational value. The video is available on YouTube. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical periods - Persia - From Cyrus II to Darius III.

Worksheet for the documentary, I Knew Khomeini by Aljazeera. This 22-minute documentary covers the life of Khomeini and includes interviews with those who knew him on a private, religious and political level. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Part II- National Studies. Option H: Iran 1953-1989.

A rough diamond who likes drinking and fighting, it is Sheephead Morton who shows greater mateship to his fellow POWs than many other characters. This resource is part of a unit of work on Richard Flanagan’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North