The sacrifice of Australian Prisoners of War (POWs) who worked on the Thai–Burma railway, including the notorious Hellfire Pass, almost 75 years ago, was remembered recently at a national service at the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat, Victoria. … Continue reading
GREAT NEW FAMILY HISTORY TOOL Convicts, Settlers and Immigrants (CSI) is a history tool that allows you to discover some defining moments (important events) in Australian history through your own eyes and those of your ancestors. Discover key events in … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that new Australian History Mysteries units for Years 1 and 2 are complete and online! The site now offers everything required for on-line learning including video, group activities, freeware, media banks, assessment tasks and interactive … Continue reading
CAN YOU STRIKE IT RICH DURING THE GOLD RUSH?
A FINALIST IN THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN TEACHERS OF MEDIA (ATOM) AWARDS BEST EDUCATIONAL GAME Continue reading
AUSTRALIAN HISTORY MYSTERIES. Why were colonies founded in Australia unit is now available to view for free. Continue reading
We have just returned from visiting 23 schools in France and Belgium. These schools are amongst 40 that have partnered with Australian schools to work on commemorative projects that showcase the impact of the First World War upon their respective communities. Continue reading
Welcome in the second half of the school year with complete classroom-ready Australian history digital resources for years 3-6. No teacher preparation needed! Continue reading
Taking action means carrying out practical steps in the community. And to help you do this we have developed a game for the Victorian Electoral Commission’s Passport to Democracy program. Before taking action about an issue that you feel strongly … Continue reading
STUDIES (eStudies) is now in its 20th year. The new e-magazine format enables your students to access video, interactive modules and research links on their own tablets and computers and thus make the learning experience richer and more interactive. Print … Continue reading
By RACHAEL HOULIHAN THE STANDARD (Warrnambool) CONDAH celebrated its connection to World War I with more than 60 people enjoying a night of music and a feature film. Tim Gurry, from Ryebuck Media, screened his 30-minute film called ‘Walking In … Continue reading