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Lucy’s Story

Students learn about the life of a girl living in rural Uganda. They consider the differences and similarities between their own lives and Lucy’s, and between living conditions in Australia compared...

 English, Geography, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Lesson Plan, Africa, Aid and Development

Get Connected: Water in the world

This issue focuses on the importance of access to clean, safe water for communities around the world. It explores water challenges facing Australia as well as case studies on Niger and Indonesia. This...

 Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Get Connected, Video, Africa, Asia, Aid and Development, Water

Get Connected: Child Rights

This issue helps students understand the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child and explores a range of child rights issues around the world. It highlights a case study of child labour in India. The...

 Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Health, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Upper Secondary, Activity Sheet, Fact Sheet, Game, Get Connected, Video, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific, Aid and Development, Child Rights, Citizenship, Health, Indigenous

What is poverty?

Students develop their understanding of poverty through exploring the impacts on people living in poverty. They consider some of the consequences of poverty on people and their wellbeing. Students learn...

 Geography, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Lesson Plan, Africa, Aid and Development

Kenya Country Profile

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

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

Mozambique Country Profile

This resource gives students a brief outline of Mozambique’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

Rwanda case study - country profile

Students develop their knowledge of Rwanda and living conditions in the country in comparison with Australia. Some of the challenges to food production and impacts of food insecurity in Rwanda are introduced....

 Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, Activity Sheet, Case Study, Country Profile, Lesson Plan, Photo Kit, Africa, Aid and Development, Food

Family in Democratic Republic of Congo Poster

Poster of 9-year-old Prudence at school in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Poster includes a photo, and a quote from Prudence about how her Grandmother takes care of her. Posters can make excellent...

 Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Lower Primary, Poster, Africa, Aid and Development, Child Rights

Rwanda Country Profile

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

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

Supplying Food in an Emergency – Scenario Activity

Students develop their critical thinking skills and knowledge of humanitarian emergency responses to disasters, by exploring the scenario of establishing a refugee/internally displaced persons camp...

 Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, Game, Lesson Plan, Africa, Aid and Development, Disasters, Food