A simple idea but one that can lead to several lessons of solid collaborative work from students as they plan and create a video or other presentation with a positive message- great as an end of term project; could be adapted to almost any subject but Geography, History and English are obvious ones for this.

This is terminology matching activity based on images from Smartnote (unable to load the interactive file onto TES). This format could be used as a worksheet.

Covers aspect 3 of the Overview of the Ancient World topic: Key features of ancient socities. A range of tutorial information and learning activities covering both historical knowledge and historical skills.

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.

Class exercise/homework/assessment task where students explore their own history and document it like a historian.

Wordbank/glossary activity for Investigating the Ancient Past topic Year 7

Tutorial/board notes for students to copy with related teacher explication and class discussion. This is an overview of the major changes and influences in Australia in the post-war period.

HSC performance bands explained along with HSC success tips. Designed to print 4 pages into 1.