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    Sites2See: Gallipoli

    • TLF-IDM016126

    This resource features the ABC resource 'Gallipoli: The First Day' which uses diaries, photos and interview clips, 3D graphics and videos to bring a new perspective to the first hours of the campaign. Includes additional activities and resources for study.

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    Syllabus Bites: Explore a source

    • TLF-IDM016207

    This resource is a webpage with information, study guide and resources on the process of analysing and evaluating historical sources to support Stage 3, 4 and 5 HSIE and the Australian Curriculum: History.

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    Face2Face: Thomas Keneally

    • TLF-IDM016734

    This resource is an interview with Thomas Keneally on his book, 'Australians: Origins to Eureka'.

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    Sites2See: Indigenous Veterans

    • TLF-IDM016258

    This resource is a page about the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans of the Australian armed forces, with case studies, activities and discussion points. The resource is relevant to selected outcomes of at least two topics in Stage 5 History including Australia's commemoration of World War I.

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    Telling the truth in history

    • TLF-IDM016503

    In this resource Thomas Keneally addresses the issue of fictionalising history and the difference between novels and histories.

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    Lisa Forrest Masterclass

    • TLF-IDM016698

    This resource is a student interview with Lisa Forrest, ex Olympian, author and journalist. She analyses her book 'Boycott' about the controversial 1980 Moscow Boycott Olympics.

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    Old Government House Parramatta virtual tour

    • TLF-IDM016334

    This resource is about exploring Governor Macquarie’s preferred residence while learning more about the early colony through this virtual tour of Old Government House at Parramatta.

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    The significance of Bennelong

    • TLF-IDM016731

    In this resource Thomas Keneally speaks about the significance of Bennelong and contrasts him with Pemulwuy.

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    Life on the land

    • TLF-IDM017589

    This is a resource about life on the land in Australia in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. It includes details about land grants allocation, the establishment of Australia's first farms, the condition of the land, the processes used to farm the land, and case studies about the early farming families in Australia. The ...

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    Sustainable transport – sustainability action process (Years 3–6)

    • TLF-IDM021173

    This sustainable transport learning resource will guide students through an extended school based investigation. Students will develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and reflect on their success and their learning.

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    William Buckley

    • TLF-IDM019607

    This is a website about William Buckley, an infamous convict that arrived in Victoria from England in 1803 and escaped European settlement. The resource presents: Buckley’s life after he escaped from settlement: details of the 32 years he spent with the Wathaurang people: and depicts his meeting with the colonising party, ...

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    Journey’s end

    • TLF-IDM019612

    This is website about emigrants arriving by boat to Victoria in the 19th and early 20th century. The resource has three sections: Introductory information; Story Objects; and Story Education Resources. There are 21 Story Objects, including a video and images with captions that depict the journey and way of life at this ...

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    Repat and Rabbits: WW1 soldier settlement in the ACT

    • TLF-IDM020503

    This site provides a collection of documents, guides and information to support research on the Australia's Soldier Settlement Scheme that was implemented the end of World War 1. Soldier Settlement Schemes were established in all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), now the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). ...

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    Ancient China: crafts and artisans

    • TLF-IDM012369

    This is a resource titled Workshop Alley, produced by the British Museum, in which the viewer explores three ancient Chinese workshops making jade, bronze and ceramic objects. Each workshop contains: an introduction to the material being worked; an illustrated description of the processes used; one or two questions and ...

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    Site study – Ypres Salient

    • TLF-IDM025060

    This resource is a digital site study of the Ypres Salient, using videos made with modern footage of Ypres and contemporary footage and images from the First World War. Each video has before, after and extension activities designed to meet the Stage 5 History: Core Study – Depth Study 3 outcomes around the scope and nature ...

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    Bombs Away: The Tuggeranong Bombing Range

    • TLF-IDM020696

    This site provides a collection of primary source documents, guides and information to support research on the local history of Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. 'Bombs Away' provides a brief history of the establishment of a live bombing range within the Territory in 1940 and local opposition to its creation. ...

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    World War I - the Western Front

    • TLF-IDM025742

    In this learning activity students locate and sequence the places where Australians fought and describe the nature of warfare during the Gallipoli campaign. Students and teachers are provided with links to a rich collection of diaries, letters, maps, photographs, artworks, posters and newspapers on the Great War. Students ...

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    Ancient China: religion

    • TLF-IDM012367

    This is a rich teacher resource about religious and funerary practices in ancient China. It contains: seven background information sheets; three lesson plans for whole-class discussions to introduce particular topics connected to tombs and the goods found within them; an inquiry-grid worksheet for gathering information ...

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    The Australian Colonies: gold

    • TLF-IDM021621

    This inquiry-based unit presents students with a range of visual primary sources to spark curiosity about life in the 1800s. Each activity introduces a new concept related to the Australian Gold Rushes.

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    Ancient China: staff room

    • TLF-IDM012362

    This is a rich teacher resource about ancient China. It contains 15 background information sheets; 11 lesson plans for whole-class discussions to introduce particular topics; four inquiry grid worksheets for gathering information; and nine follow-up lesson plans for activities that extend the content. The staff room resource ...

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