This activity could be used as a homework task, as an additional activity for students who complete set work early, as an introduction to the Easter Story or as an emergency cover lesson/activity when the normal teacher is not able to be present.
The activity includes two versions of the find-a-word so students seated side by side can be given a different letter configuration so as to discourage copying.
Activities included in this resource
Easter Story Find-A-Word Version 1
Easter Story Find-A-Word Version 1 (SOLUTION)
Easter Story Find-A-Word Version 2
Easter Story Find-A-Word Version 2 (SOLUTION)
The Channel Tunnel Engineering Case Study -
This resources looks at the engineering design and construction of the Channel Tunnel. These activities are specifically designed for emergency cover lessons when the usual classroom teacher is absent. However, it is also a great resource for presenting content in an Engineering or Design and Technology lesson.
They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons due to teacher absence.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering achievements. This activity specifically looks at The Channel Tunnel .
Included in this resource
Channel Tunnel reading comprehension activity
This activity includes a 2 page outline of the engineering challenges faced by the builders of the Channel Tunnel. The activity could be used an in individual task of as a reading task with the entire class or an an individual activity. Page 3 of this activity includes some reading comprehension questions relating to the text.
Test yourself activity
This page consists of 10 multiple choice questions for students to test their understanding of the text from the read comprehension activity. Answers are included at the bottom of the page for students to self assess.
Channel Tunnel Find-A-Word V1
Activity 3 is a Find-A-Word activity with 19 words related to the Channel Tunnel and matching information found in activity 1 “Channel Tunnel reading comprehension activity”. Activity 4 is an alternative layout to V1 for distribution to students sitting next to each other if the teacher would prefer students to work independently.
Channel Tunnel Find-A-Word V2
Activity 4 is a Find-A-Word identical to Find-A-Word V1. It has an alternative layout to V1 for distribution to students sitting next to each other if the teacher would prefer students to work independently.
Life Skills Activities
Channel Tunnel reading comprehension activity (Life Skills)
Simplified version of “Channel Tunnel Reading activity (activity 1) with true/false questions for students to answer.
Channel Tunnel Find-A-Word (Life Skills)
Find-A-Word activity with reduced number of words and all words being either horizontal or vertical.
**The Eiffel Tower Engineering Case Study **
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The Eiffel Tower, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word and other activities which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity.
Who is this resource for?
The activities and text have been written for students in Year 7 to 10. It could be a useful resource to provide as a casual or sub lesson or to introduce a discussion around engineering principals, materials or structures.
The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence or unexpected unavailability of the workshop for Metalwork classes.
Included in this resource
Eiffel Tower reading comprehension activity (Solution included)
Eiffel Tower Find-A-Word (Solution included)
Eiffel Tower Crossword Puzzle (Solution included)
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Engineering Case Study- The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Metalwork or Engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workshop etc.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The Sydney Harbour Bridge, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity and includes a Life Skills version of the Find-A-Word activity.
Included in this resource
Case Study - Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge Find-A-Word
Sydney Harbour Bridge Find-A-Word (Solution)
Sydney Harbour Bridge Find-A-Word (Life Skills)
Sydney Harbour Bridge Find-A-Word (Life Skills Solution)
The Sydney Opera House Engineering Case Study - The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workshop etc.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The Sydney Opera House, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word and other activities which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity.
Included in this resource
Sydney Opera House Reading Comprehension
Sydney Opera House Find-A-Word (Version 1) (Version 1 Solution included)
Sydney Opera House Find-A-Word (Version 2) (Version 2 Solution included)
Sydney Opera House Cross Word Puzzle (Solution included)
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Engineering Case Study - The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge Metal Engineering Case Study - The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Metalwork or Metal engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workshop etc.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The Brooklyn Bridge, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity and includes a sample solution.
Included in this resource
Brooklyn Bridge Case Study and questions page
Brooklyn Bridge - Missing Word activity
Brooklyn Bridge Find-A-Word
Brooklyn Bridge Find-A-Word (Solution)
This activity can be used to assist in teaching about voyage of the HMS Endeavour during Captain James Cook’s First voyage of discovery.
You may wish to use the cut and paste timeline activity to teach your students about the significant dates related to the ship. This would be a great activity to use for significant anniversaries such Captain Cook’s landing at Botany Bay or other places during his voyage.
The resource consists of 3 pages.
Events and key dates during the first voyage of discovery.
Blank sheet for students to glue the events
An alternative sheet for older students to write the key events.
The R.M.S Titanic Case Study
The story of the titanic is widely known. This resource has been designed to provide the teacher with an opportunity to discuss the disaster in a setting of an Engineering or Metalwork class.
The text could be used to assist in opening up a discussion around steel quality, manufacturing and joining techniques.
The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Metalwork or Metal engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workshop etc.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The R.M.S Titanic, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity and includes a Life Skills version of the Find-A-Word activity.
Included in this resource
Metalwork Case Study - R.M.S Titanic
Titanic Find-A-Word
Titanic Find-A-Word (Solution)
Titanic Find-A-Word (Life skills version)
Titanic Find-A-Word (Life skills version solution)
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Nancy Wake, The war time Hero
This set of activities can be used as a homework task, as an additional activity for students who complete set work early, as an introduction to Nancy Wake or a World War 2 unit of study or as an emergency cover lesson/activity when the normal teacher is not able to be present.
Nancy Wake was a World War 2 War Hero who worked tirelessly and often in great danger to help the French Resistance to overcome the German invasion of France. Her work in secretly assisting Jewish refugees and Allied troops to escape France and her ability to avoid capture earned her the nickname of “The White Mouse” from the Germans.
This set of activities can be used in a variety of ways.
It can be used as a reading comprehension activity (Activity 1 and 2)
Activity 1 is a reading activity where students will read about the life of Nancy Wake. The teacher may direct students to create a summary from this, a diary entry activity or other class discussion around persistence for example. Alternatively, the activity could be used as a reading comprehension activity where the class answers the questions on page 2 (Activity 2).
It can be used as a student research task (Activity 3)
Students will research the life of Nancy Wake using the focus questions provided and answering as they go. The activity will require students to search for information from a variety of websites. Space has been provided for students to record the sources of information.
Activities included in this resource
Page 1 - Biography reading task
Page 2 - Questions related to the Biography (Sample Solution included)
Page 3 - Scaffolded research task (Sample Solution included)
Page 4 - Find-A-Word activity (Sample Solution included)
This is the first of a series of resources based around World War 2 heroes currently being created and which will be available in the store.
This set of activities can be used as a homework task, as an additional activity for students who complete set work early, as an introduction to a Ned Kelly or Bush Rangers unit of study or as an emergency cover lesson/activity when the normal teacher is not able to be present.
Activities included in this resource
Ned Kelly Find-A-Word (With Sample SOLUTION)
Ned Kelly Research activity (With Sample SOLUTION)
Ned Kelly Timeline activity (With Sample SOLUTION)
Ned Kelly Wanter Poster
This is one of a number of “Bushranger” activities you may find useful.
This set of activities can be used as a homework task, as an additional activity for students who complete set work early, as an introduction to a unit of work looking at famous individuals, explorers, pioneers or specific historical research of Sir Edmund Hillary. The activity could also be used as an emergency cover lesson/activity when the normal teacher is not able to be present.
Activities included in this resource
Activity 1 - Reading activity.
Activity 2 - Research comprehension activity (With Sample SOLUTION)
Activity 3 - Research activity (With Sample SOLUTION)
Activity 4 - Time line activity (With Sample SOLUTION)
This is one of a number of explorers activities you may find useful.
The following resources covering Ancient Egypt are perfect for a those times when you need something quick and easy to provide in an emergency where you need some valuable on topic worksheets.
These activities have been designed to cover a lesson when a casual or cover lesson is needed. They could also be used for early finishers or to provide a short homework activity. Each is able to be quickly printed individually.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given at the top of the page.
There are 6 activities included in this resource all with sample solutions included.
1.1) Ancient Egypt Find-A-Word (Version 1) - 15 - 20 min
1.2) Ancient Egypt Find-A-Word (Version 2) - 15 - 20 min
1.3) Ancient Egypt Cross word (Version 1) - 10 -15 min
1.4) Ancient Egypt Cross word (Version 2) - 10 -15 min
1.5) Ancient Egypt Research Task - 20 - 25 min
1.6) Ancient Egypt True/False questions - 5 - 10 min
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This resource is designed to help teach your students about the First Fleet. These resources and worksheets are great for classes when the classroom teacher may not be available for the class.
The activity should be used when learning about early European settlement. It could be used as a homework task after discussion in the classroom, as an activity to complete as a cover or extra lesson when the regular teacher is not present or as an activity to complete during class time.
The activities are aimed at junior classes and include activities which will assist student to understand the reasons for sending the First Fleet to Australia and what impact that had on the Indigenous Australians and the convicts themselves. There are a variety of activities including find-A-Words, individual research tasks, reading comprehension activity, a quiz and word scramble activity.
That is included in this activity?
The First Fleet Quiz
The First Fleet Quiz (SOLUTION)
The First Fleet Ships Word Scramble
The First Fleet Ships Word Scramble (SOLUTION)
Ships of the First Fleet - Find-A-Word
Ships of the First Fleet - Find-A-Word (SOLUTION)
Ships of the First Fleet V2 - Find-A-Word
Ships of the First Fleet V2 - Find-A-Word (SOLUTION)
Ships of the First Fleet Research Task
What was the First Fleet Reading activity
British Settlement - Cause and Effect task
First Fleet Voyage Route
First Fleet Voyage Route with labels
This resource consists of 10 pages of pattern templates to use in your Textiles classes. They are designed for students to practice sewing on a sewing machine, however, there is no reason why you would not be able to use them for hand sewing practice as well. There are 10 pattern pages that can be print off as often as need.
The sheets will test students in sewing a variety of lines and shapes in.
Sewing straight lines
Sewing corners
Sewing curves
Advanced sewing practice with unusual shapes
Do you need a quick and easily printable lesson to leave for a casual or cover teacher? This Food technology lesson about Food in Australia is perfect for that Emergency lesson to keep your students occupied with meaningful unit related activities. This resource has specifically been created to align with the Stage 5 Food in Australia unit. It has been formatted to allow for quick printing when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workroom or to give to early finishing students.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given. Based on the Food Technology NSW Years 7–10 Syllabus Unit: Food in Australia. Sample solutions and Life Skills versions are also included in this resource. The activities use words and terms from the Food Technology Years 7–10 Syllabus to help students familiarise themselves with the content.
What is included?
Food in Australia - Find-A-Word (Version 1)
Find-A-Word activity with 20 words related to Food in Australia.
Food in Australia - Find-A-Word (Version 2)
Find-A-Word activity with 20 words related to Food in Australia with an alternative layout to Version 1. It contains the same words for students to search however, the search table is an alternative to the first. Teachers may chose to use “Find-A-Word 1” and “Find-A-Word 2” in the same lesson but providing each second student with the alternative so as to prevent copying etc.
Food in Australia - Crossword (Version 1)
Cross word puzzle which uses the words previously found in the find-a-word activity.
Food in Australia - Crossword (Version 2)
Cross word puzzle which uses the words previously found in the find-a-word activity with an alternative layout to prevent students from copying each other if desired.
Food in Australia - Term matching activity
Food in Australia term matching activity. Students will test their knowledge of terms by matching the term with the definition.
Life skills activities
Food in Australia - Find-A-Word (Life Skills V1)
Find-A-Word activity with 20 words on a smaller area. All words either horizontal or vertical
Food in Australia - Find-A-Word (Life Skills V2)
Find-A-Word activity with 20 words on a smaller area. All words either horizontal or vertical
Food in Australia - Crossword Life Skills
Cross word puzzle which uses the words previously found in the find-a-word activity. There is a reduced number of questions in this Life Skills version and a word list is also included. In addition, each hint provides the first letter. Teachers may decide to hand write the first letter in the puzzle as additional help depending on their knowledge of their students abilities.
Do you need a quick and easily printable lesson to leave for a casual or cover teacher? These Food Technology activities are perfect for that Emergency lesson to keep your students occupied with meaningful unit related activities. This resource has specifically been created to align with the Stage 5 Food Equity unit. It has been formatted to allow for quick printing when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workroom or to give to early finishing students.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given. Sample solutions and Life Skills versions are also included in this resource. The activities use words and terms from the Food Technology Years 7–10 Syllabus to help students familiarise themselves with the content.
How can I use this resource?
Whilst the activities were specifically designed to cater to the needs of a teacher looking to quickly put together a meaningful and relevant set of activities for a casual teacher, they are also great for an introduction activity, to give to students finishing early or to provide as an easy homework activity.
Looking for something to leave for a casual or relief teacher for your Timber or Woodwork class? Or maybe something to use as a quick filler activity?
This resource, focusing on activities to teach about the various marking out tools students may use, has been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class.
This resource includes a number of worksheets relating to woodworking marking out tools. (See the list below). They have been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. If you cant be there to teach your class, you will at least be confident that your students will be actively involved in their learning for a whole lesson.
This set is one of a series of Emergency style themed worksheet sets available in the Tasstudent store.
When to use this resource
When a Casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised.
When students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. (eg- Incorrect footwear)
When a student has completed an activity early and you need a meaningful fill in activity.
What do I need to do to use this resource?
This resource is easy to use and prepare as all the worksheets just need to be printed out. Each new worksheet or handout has space for the student to write their name and date.
What will I get in this set?
Currently there are 6 activities that can be selected to provide your class. These will be added to later.
The importance of woodwork marking tools (2 pages)
Marking out tools overview and questions (2 pages)
Marking out tools matching activity (1 page)
Marking out tools Cutout matching activity (2 pages)
Find-A-Word puzzle (1 page)
Crossword puzzle (1 page)
Each activity a sample solution sheet.
If you are looking for printable Food Technology safety tests for your class, this set of safety tests should work for you. These classroom activities are a little different from the Food Technology sets 1 and 2. They have been designed to provide testing opportunities for students’ knowledge of safety-related information specific to Food classes.
How to use this resource
The safety tests within this teaching resource have been designed as a paper based safety testing resource. They can be used as an alternative to online safety testing when paper records of students work is preferred or more convenient.
They could be used as a pre-test prior to instruction being given so as to test current knowledge.
The teacher may choose to use these to test or reinforce knowledge after safety instructions and demonstrations have been given.
Use the tests as an additional activity when the regular classroom teacher is absent and practical lessons can not continue.
Each test or quiz includes an answer sheet.
This resource currently contains safety tests for the following food related equipment.
Food Technology General Safety
Gas Oven
Microwave Oven
Gas Cooktop
Electric Cooktop
Food Allergies
Kitchen Knife Safety
-----Sample solutions are also included with each test-----
Each test has been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons and each allows for students to write their name and the date the activity was completed.
Additional tests will be added periodically.
Looking for something to leave for a casual or relief teacher for your Timber or Woodwork class? Or maybe something to use as a quick filler activity?
This resource has been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class.
This resource includes a number of worksheets relating to a specific woodwork power tool. (See the list below). They have been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. If you cant be there to teach your class, you will at least be confident that your students will be actively involved in their learning for a whole lesson.
This set is one of a series of Emergancy style worksheets available in the Tasstudent store.
When to use this resource
When a Casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised.
When students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. (eg- Incorrect footwear)
When a student has completed an activity early and you need a meaningful fill in activity.
What do I need to do to use this resource?
This resource is easy to use and prepare as all the worksheets just need to be printed out. Each new worksheet or handout has space for the student to write their name and date. If you wish to, space has been provided to insert your school logo is desired.
What will I get in this set?
Currently there are 4 Woodwork power tools included. These will be added to later.
The Jigsaw (Sample solution included)
The Orbital Sander (Sample solution included)
The Biscuit joiner (Plate joiner) (Sample solution included)
The Laminate Trimmer (Sample solution included)
Each information sheet includes a question page and a sample solution sheet.
Woodwork Hand Tools - Looking for something to leave for a casual or relief teacher for your Timber or Woodwork class? Or maybe something to use as a quick filler activity?
This resource, focusing on activities to teach about the various hand planes students may use in your woodwork class. They have been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class.
This resource includes a number of worksheets relating to various woodworking hand planes. (See the list below). They have been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. If you cant be there to teach your class, you will at least be confident that your students will be actively involved in their learning for a whole lesson.
This set is one of a series of Emergency style themed worksheet sets available in the Tasstudent store.
When to use this resource
When a Casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised.
When students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. (eg- Incorrect footwear)
When a student has completed an activity early and you need a meaningful fill in activity.
What do I need to do to use this resource?
This resource is easy to use and prepare as all the worksheets just need to be printed out. Each new worksheet or handout has space for the student to write their name and date.
What will I get in this set?
Currently there are 7 activities that can be selected to provide your class. These will be added to later.
What are woodwork hand planes? (Reading comprehension activity)
Hand planes overview
Hand planes matching activity
Hand planes cutout matching activity
Find-A-Word puzzle (V1)
Find-A-Word puzzle (V2)
Crossword puzzle
Each activity has a sample solution sheet included.