The sun is shining, the mood is upbeat, and Christmas makes the perfect backdrop for those long-awaited visits to distant friends and family. As you might expect, many UK and European Christmas traditions are replicated in Australia. In some ways, however, festive seasons Down Under are very different. While Europeans might wish for snow, Australians hope for clear skies to make the most of the summer sun. Some years, the thermometer can soar to 40°C almost anywhere in the country. As a result, spending at least part of Christmas at the beach is a popular tradition for residents and visitors alike. Not snow, but sand, sea, surfing, snorkelling, and stunning sunsets are all key ingredients in a perfect Australian Christmas. Watch the video “13 Differences You Experience At Christmas In Australia" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnyYlM_ryE8) with your students and do the activities that follow. The video highlights the differences, and your students will be definitely curious to hear about them!

This Christmas, spend endless hours of fun and relaxation with this colouring book! With 100 different colouring pages, this is the only book you will need. The pages are in landscape format, especially designed for younger children. The drawings are black and white and really immaginative, so as to let your young students use all their creative skills. Thematically, the book covers all aspects of Christmas and includes all of the familiar characters. More specifically, you will find several pages dedicated to: the Christmas spirit Santa Claus Santa’s workshop Santa’s sleigh and reindeers elves Christmas trees singing carols Christmas presents toys Christmas dinner family gatherings Christmas markets and shopping Christmas decorations decorated fireplaces decorated houses winter scenes Christmas in the village Christmas in the city the nativity scene baby Jesus sleighing and playing and many more! The pages can be printed on any A4 paper. Ideally, use thick drawing paper. Have lots of fun with this festive colouring book!

This is a detailed lesson plan based on the YouTube video “Christmas traditions in Great Britain”. Christmas is a very important time in the christian year, but it is also very important to people who do not go to church. It is a time for presents, parties, and time with the family. In the UK, people start to get ready for Christmas in late October or early November. They decorate their shops with lights, trees, and other decorations. Shops get very busy and stay open later in the middle of December. Most families buy Christmas trees, put them inside the house, and put colorful decorations on them. Watch the video with your students and follow the steps in the lesson plan. You will have 60 minutes of lesson, with a variety of activities that will engage all types of learners. Add some Christmas joy to your lessons with this festive lesson plan!

By November 1st, Santa Claus is everywhere, but you probably didn’t know that Santa wasn’t always the fat man in the red suit. In fact, Santa didn’t get his iconic, jolly look until Thomas Nast, a political cartoonist, drew him that way. Before the 1860s, Santa was represented as everything, from a jolly elf to a tall gaunt man. In central Europe, Santa was even depicted alongside the Krampus, a devilish figure who punishes bad children. This enlightening video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO0MzHu3Tuw) by the acclaimed History Channel, describes how Santa Claus took the form we now know due to the creativity of New Yorker cartoonist Thomas Nast. Watch the video with your students, with or without subtitles, and then do the activities that follow in this ebook. There are activities for all kinds of learners, especially the younger ones. At the back of the book, you will find detailed Teacher’s Notes with directions about the activities, as well as the Answer key.

After trade and communication between Europe and the Americas began following Columbus’s voyage in 1492, many Europeans began to seek opportunities in the New World. One such group, now known as the Pilgrims, sailed from England to North America in 1620. In 1620 the Mayflower crossed from England to North America. Filled to the brim with passengers, livestock, and supplies, they faced many delays before finally reaching the shores of the New World. The Pilgrims suffered and many of them died to establish a settlement in what is now Massachusetts, but through cooperation with local tribes of Native Americans they were eventually able to thrive. Watch the excellent video “The Story of the Mayflower and the First Thanksgiving for Children” with your students, and then do the activities in this ebook. The answers are available at the end of the book, as well as plenty of guidance for the teacher in the Teacher’s notes.

For many Americans, the Plymouth Massachusetts pilgrims serve as the emblematic influence for the modern Thanksgiving celebration. Following the winter of 1620 that resulted in the deaths of nearly half of their population, the colonists established aconnection with the nearby tribe, which educated them on fishing, agriculture, and hunting. Even though Thanksgiving festivities trace back to the early European colonies in America, it was only in the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the final Thursday of November as a national holiday. This ebook includes a variety of hands-on activities for Elementary students to engage in after viewing the video “History of the Holidays: History of Thanksgiving” produced by the well-regarded History Channel. The activities accommodate all types of learners and will definitely keep your students engaged and eager to learn more about this American tradition. The book offers extensive support for the teacher at the back, including Teacher’s Notes and the corresponding answers to the exercises.

This ebook contains a number of activities that have been tailored specifically to accompany the YouTube video “Evolution of Santa Claus”, from the acclaimed History Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO6a6Ue2z5I. It is aimed for Elementary school students, though older students will also find it interesting. The video shows how the modern image of Santa Claus has been refined again and again. New York City has shaped the modern secular Christmas we now celebrate more than any other city in the world. It’s really because of the efforts of two very gifted New Yorkers who lived there in the 1800s that the jolly character known as Santa Claus came to life and is now loved by millions of children around the world. Watch first the video with your students, with or without subtitles if necessary, and then proceed to do the activities in this ebook. For every activity there are Teacher’s Notes and suggested answers.

Since the dawn of the 20th century, one thing has remained true: everyone loves presents, and especially kids. There’s nothing better than a big old wish list to put out into the universe during the holiday season. From Star Wars action figures to the iPhone, every decade has had a “MUST HAVE” Christmas gift. Check out the toys and trinkets that have topped kids’ wishlists to Santa over the past century, in this YouTube video by History Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aVWZuPKrSI. The wonderful treats on this list have stolen the hearts and wallets of families around the world for the better part of a century. Find which are the most popular gifts of all time, and which ones are sold one in every second around the world. After watching the video with your students, proceed to do the activities we have created for this purpose. The answers are provided at the end. Have fun!

This is a set of various activities designed to be done in class after watching the video “Origins of Christmas” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wmp0HPCOxk&t=45s The celebration of Christmas as we know it today stems from the traditions of several different cultures. This video from History Channel describes how old customs and traditions from different countries around the world came to form what we know and celebrate today as Christmas. Follow this trip from ancient Rome to Northern Europe, and also find out how the beloved character of Santa Claus came to life. The video duration is around 3 minutes. The activities that follow should take up another 90 minutes. There are many different types of activities to ensure that your students will stay interested throughout the lesson. Finally, there is the relevant answer key in the end, which also includes suggested answers to the writing activities. Enjoy Christmas with this festive lesson!

Here are some quick facts you surely didn’t know about sharks: Sharks have been around for 400 million years. There are over 400 different species of sharks. Sharks see in monochrome. Shark wounds heal quickly. Sharks can smell a drop of blood in 1 million drops of water. Sharks never run out of teeth, if they lose one another comes in front of rows and rows of back teeth. A shark can grow and lose 30,000 or more teeth in its lifetime! ​The smallest shark in existence is the Dwarf Lantern Shark, which is about 20 centimeters, while the largest shark in existence is the Whale Shark, which is about 10 meters. The average lifespan for most shark species is 20 to 30 years. Sharks sleep with their eyes open. Only one part of their brain is asleep at a time, so they can continue to breathe while they rest. Sharks do not take care of their young. A young shark is on its own from the moment it is born. This ebook has interesting information about the world’s biggest sharks. It is followed by questions and the relevant answer key. Have fun teaching!

Whether on the land, in the jungle, at sea, or in the air, you certainly do not want to cross paths with these natural-born killers! This ebook includes factual information about the ten biggest predators in the world: the African lion, the Grizzly bear, the orca, the polar bear, the great white shark, the golden eagle, the Harpy eagle, the Bengal tiger, the Komodo dragon, and the saltwater crocodile. You will find lots of interesting information on the animals’ size, where they live, how they behave, and their preferred hunting methods (how they camouflage, cooperate and ambush their prey). This is all essential information that your students can easily absorb and remember. To consolidate their knowledge, there are 20 multiple choice questions at the end of the book, followed by the relevant answer key. Take some time to teach the wild beauty of nature to your students, and don’t forget to have fun!

Many millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth and sea dragons were not mere creations of Hollywood movies, but fearsome predators that controlled and dominated the oceans. These creatures belong to a world that disappeared a long time ago, but nevertheless continues to excite those trying to understand the origin of life on our planet. Dinosaurs are a fascinating puzzle of prehistory, having evolved and disappeared millions of years ago. With their impressive variety of sizes and shapes, from the tiny Velociraptor to the imposing Tyrannosaurus Ρex, dinosaurs are a source of wonder and mystery for scientists and researchers. Telling their story opens windows into an ancient world rich with discoveries and helps us imagine what Earth was like when these amazing creatures dominated nature. Dinosaurs are linked to human curiosity, offering a journey into the past and an unexplored opportunity to learn more about the world that existed millions of years ago. This ebook includes information about the ten most well-known ones, followed by questions.