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Hanging out with kids from Africa and Asia

Each resource introduces a child from either Africa or Asia. Using photos, and either information blurbs or short personal recounts, students learn more about aspects of the children’s lives,...

 English, Geography, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Case Study, Africa, Asia, Aid and Development, Food, Water

Environmental checklist

This 1-page resource gives students ideas for actions they could take could take, along with their family, for protecting the environment.

 Geography, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Environment

Photo kit: A Day in the Life of 5 Children

This resource includes images and information about five children from around the world. Students are introduced to Sheila from the Philippines; Misael from Honduras; Nissma from Gaza; Myagmargarig...

 English, Geography, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Photo Kit, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Aid and Development, Child Rights

A Day in the Life of Lucy film clip

This film clip introduces Lucy, who lives in rural Uganda with her adopted mother Doreen, and 9 brothers and sisters. In a typical day, Lucy helps her family by collecting water and firewood, helping...

 Civics and Citizenship, English, Geography, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Video, Africa, Aid and Development, Citizenship, Water

The Main Game

The Main Game introduces students to the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Students initially read the handout 'Main Game - About the Goals'. This outlines the activity, and briefly introduces...

 Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Fact Sheet, Game, Aid and Development

Make A Toy

Students reflect on the differences in living conditions of children living in poverty compared to their own lives. Using only commonly available resources, students design and create a simple child’s...

 Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lesson Plan, Africa, Aid and Development

Global citizenship – peace building

In this 2-page resource, students read two short case studies about World Vision peace building projects with young people from communities in Lebanon, and in Sri Lanka. Students consider what these...

 Civics and Citizenship, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Case Study, Asia, Middle East, Citizenship

Ethiopia Country Profile

This resource gives students a brief outline of Ethiopia’s geography, people, history, economy, educational issues, and living conditions. It includes a map and a table comparing Australia and...

 Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Upper Secondary, Country Profile, Africa, Aid and Development

Global Inequality

Students consider one of the measures of global inequality: the relative wealth of countries based on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and some of the issues with this type of measure. Students identify...

 Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Aid and Development

We live in a diverse world: Indonesia (Years 6-10)

This chapter provides an excellent background overview of Indonesia and Australia’s links with the country. This is essential for all units in Years 6–10 and especially the Year 6 unit...

 English, Geography, Health, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Upper Secondary, Activity Sheet, Case Study, Country Profile, Engagement with Indonesia, Video, Asia, Aid and Development, Environment, Food, Health, Water