Tag: History lovers
The Hope Diamond may have brought misfortune to anyone who possessed it, but luckily that isn’t the case with our new activity sheets! Based on the engaging and mysterious tale in The Deadly Diamond by Mark Greenwood, students can put their geography skills to the test and track the diamond’s journey around the world. In […]
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Follow Robin Miller’s journey as she pursues her dream of being a flying nurse. In this fun crossword, students will visit pivotal moments in Robin’s life and some of the places she flew to across Western Australia – and beyond! Complement the activity with our teaching resources, and encourage students to: You can download the […]
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Life looked a little different during the 1892 gold rush, especially when you compare it to life today! Using this comprehensive crossword and some of Clara’s experiences in the novel, students can expand their knowledge about the goldfields and the gold rush era. After the crossword, why not try some of these other critical and […]
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In 1989, Mecak Ajang Alaak led the Lost Boys on a four-year journey from Ethiopia to Kenya to protect them from becoming child soldiers. To understand these countries better, create a country profile for each of the following four countries: South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya. This activity gives kids the opportunity to learn practical […]
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Sister Bullwinkel was a WWII hero who tended to patients in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in Indonesia. Find the right illnesses to diagnose the WWII patient like Vivien Bullwinkel does in Courage Be My Friend. We’ve collated some common diseases she may have encountered. Use the internet to come up with your best […]
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The Light series by Dianne Wolfer and illustrated by Brian Simmonds includes The Last Light Horse, In the Lamplight, Light Horse Boy and Lighthouse Girl. These four books each look at some of the historical figures who played a part in World War I and are suitable for children to read as they learn about […]
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