New resources, articles, and support to help you explore Australian history with your students. No Images? Click here Defining moments in Australian historyAs history teachers know, our histories help us to explain where we have come from, what we identify with, what we admire or are proud of, even what we feel embarrassed or ashamed of. The past is not ‘another country’; the past is ourselves, and the better we know it the better we understand who we are individually and as a nation. Defining Moments in Australian History is the National Museum of Australia’s premier online social history resource which has great application for Australian classrooms. It derives from the premise that our histories (individual, family, communal and national) are important to us. Read more about this great resource in our Scootle Lounge blog post. Schools Catalogue Information ServiceConnections 105The latest issue of Connections looks at the capacity of stories to build empathy and resilience, what libraries bring to their school community, and digital content curation in education. Discovering Australia's history in the school libraryThe value of social history An inquiry-based approach to exploring Australian history Bringing history to life Student Wellbeing HubGolden Pixels LLS/Alamy Stock Photo It takes determination, resilience and compassion to build the kind of society we want to live in: one where diversity and inclusion are valued, and individuals feel a sense of connectedness and experience high levels of wellbeing. Young people can make early and valuable contributions to building social harmony, with parents and teachers providing opportunities for developing the skills of active and responsible citizenry. Visit the Student Wellbeing Hub to explore resources including Laws for Social Harmony. 2018 My Place CompetitionMy Place is a 26-episode television series (produced by Matchbox Pictures and shown on the ABC), adapted from the book of the same name. Spanning a period of over 200 years, the episodes in the series are set a decade apart, in the same neighbourhood. Each episode offers a snapshot into the lives of the children of the time. The next episode in the series would have taken place in 2018. To celebrate, the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) are hosting a national storytelling competition. Entrants will be asked to tell the fictional story of a child living in the My Place neighbourhood in 2018. For further details, please visit the ACTF website. myfuture | Myths and tips for young workersStarting work can be an exciting time for young people. While every workplace is different, there are rights and responsibilities that apply to all employees. The Fair Work Ombudsman has put together 10 myths and tips to help young people understand their rights and responsibilities at work. Digital Technologies HubDigital technologies can and should be integrated into all areas of the curriculum. Here are some ideas from the Digital Technologies Hub for integrating technology into language learning. Robots in South Australia Create a language learning program with Scratch Early Childhood Resource HubThe May newsletter explores resources to support emotional literacy development in the early years, and respectful relationships. It also offers ways to improve the delivery of Quality Area 5 in your service. What's new in Scootle?New to Scootle this month is a series of microbiotic world explorations through a science-based narrative; augmented reality and robotics in digital technologies; a look into the future of food security using Melbourne as a case study; and career posters in maths, economics and STEM to share with your students. Foodprint MelbourneThis unit of work explores land use, food supply and food security in the city of Melbourne. Students consider whether Melbourne will have a secure food supply in 2050, taking in factors such as population growth, climate change, and the declining supplies of natural resources that underpin food production, like available land and water. The resource consists of teacher notes, student worksheets, student data sheets and videos, and includes links to online resources. Upcoming eventsMark these dates in your calendar
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